Khamtai Siphandone
General Khamtai Siphandon (Lao: ຄຳໄຕ ສີພັນດອນ; born 8 February 1924) is a Laotian politician. He was President of Laos[1] from 24 February 1998, until 8 June 2006, when he was officially replaced by Choummaly Sayasone. He also served as Prime Minister of Laos from 15 August 1991 to 24 February 1998.
Khamtai Siphandon | |
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2nd Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party | |
In office 24 November 1992 – 21 March 2006 | |
Preceded by | Kaysone Phomvihane |
Succeeded by | Choummaly Sayasone |
President of Laos | |
In office 24 February 1998 – 8 June 2006 | |
Prime Minister | Sisavath Keobounphanh Bounnhang Vorachith |
Vice President | Oudom Khattigna Choummaly Sayasone |
Preceded by | Nouhak Phoumsavanh |
Succeeded by | Choummaly Sayasone |
Prime Minister of Laos | |
In office 15 August 1991 – 24 February 1998 | |
President | Kaysone Phomvihane Nouhak Phoumsavanh |
Preceded by | Kaysone Phomvihane |
Succeeded by | Sisavath Keobounphanh |
Personal details | |
Born | 8 February 1924 |
Political party | Lao People's Revolutionary Party |
References
- ↑ Doeden, Matt (2007). Laos in Pictures. Twenty-First Century Books. p. 71. ISBN 0-8225-6590-0.