He was a great leader who worked hard for the Party and the people of Laos.

President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane.

His death is a big loss for the Party, the country, and the people of Laos.

The LPRP Central Committee, the National Assembly, the Government, and the Lao Front for National Development will have a five-day mourning period from August 9 to 13 to honor him.