The Central Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, together with the National Assembly, Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Central Committee of the Lao Front for National Construction and the family of Phomvihane, issued a special notice stating that Comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane, Member of the Politburo of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the National Assembly of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, passed away at 11:18 am on August 8, 2026, due to severe vascular disease, at the age of 70.
The press release emphasized that Comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane is one of the key leaders of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, a person with knowledge, capacity, sensitivity and rich experience, who has held leadership positions in localities and many industries and fields; is a leader with many outstanding achievements.
Throughout his life of activities, he has dedicated his intelligence and strength to the revolutionary cause of the Party, to the cause of national development and the prosperous and happy life of the people of all ethnic groups in Laos.
The Central Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party clearly stated that the permanent departure of Comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane is an extremely great loss for the Party, State and people of all ethnic groups in Laos.
At the same time, the press release affirmed that in this extremely painful moment, the entire Party, the entire State, the entire armed forces, cadres, party members and the entire Lao people will turn the pain and mourning for Comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane into strength; strengthen solidarity, unity, and close attachment around the Central Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party; promote the glorious and heroic tradition of the nation and the Party; steadfastly and widely implement the Party's renovation guidelines; continue to improve the people's democratic regime, and move towards socialist goals.
To honor the merits and express deep condolences to Comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane, the Central Committee of the Party, the National Assembly, the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Central Committee of the Lao Front for National Construction decided to organize a national mourning for 5 days, from August 9 to August 13, 2026, at the National Convention Center.
The memorial service will be held on August 13, 2026 at That Luang Square.
