4th Government of Laos

The Fourth Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic was established on 24 February 1998.

Ministries

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Ministry Minister Took office Left office
Prime Minister Sisavath Keobounphanh 24 February 1998 27 March 2001
Boungnang Volachit 27 March 2001 30 September 2002
Deputy Prime Minister Boungnang Volachit 24 February 1998 27 March 2001
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Choummaly Sayasone 24 February 1998 30 September 2002
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Somsavat Lengsavad 24 February 1998 30 September 2002
Deputy Prime Minister Khamphoui Keoboualapha 24 February 1998 6 August 1999
Deputy Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith 27 March 2001 30 September 2002
Minister of Finance Khamphoui Keoboualapha 24 February 1998 6 August 1999
Boungnang Volachit 6 August 1999 27 March 2001
Soukanh Mahalath 27 March 2001 30 September 2002
Minister of Commerce Phoumy Thipphavone 24 February 1998 30 September 2002
Minister of Communications, Transport, Posts, and Construction Phao Bounnaphol 24 February 1998 30 September 2002
Ministry of Education, Sports and Fine Arts Phimmasone Leuangkhamma 24 February 1998 30 September 2002
Minister of Interior Asang Laoly 24 February 1998 9 April 2002
Soutchay Thammasith 9 April 2002 30 September 2002
Minister of Information and Culture Sileua Bounkham 24 February 1998 30 September 2002
Minister of Industry and Handicrafts Soulivong Daravong 24 February 1998 30 September 2002
Minister of Labor and Social Welfare Somphanh Phengkhamrny 24 February 1998 30 September 2002
Minister of Justice Khamouane Boupha 24 February 1998 30 September 2002
Minister of Public Health Ponemek Daraloy 24 February 1998 30 September 2002
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Siene Saphangthong 24 February 1998 30 September 2002
References:
[1]

Committees

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Ministry Minister Took office Left office
President of the Committee for Planning and Investment Bouathong Vonglokham 24 February 1998 27 March 2001
Thongloun Sisoulith 27 March 2001 30 September 2002
References:
[1]

References

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Specific

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Bibliography

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Books:

  • The Statesman's Yearbook. Macmillan Publishers. 1999. p. 875. ISBN 978-0-312-21588-0.