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Thongloun Sisoulith

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Thongloun Sisoulith is a Lao politician who became president of Laos and general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party in 2021. He previously served as minister of foreign affairs from 2006 to 2016 and as prime minister from 2016 to 2021. His career has placed him at the center of Lao state leadership, regional engagement through ASEAN, and the country's diplomatic relations with neighboring states and other international partners.

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When did Thongloun Sisoulith become president of Laos?

Thongloun Sisoulith became president of Laos in 2021. In the same year, he also became general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.

What offices did Thongloun Sisoulith hold before the presidency?

He served as Laos's minister of foreign affairs from 2006 to 2016. He then served as prime minister from 2016 to 2021 before becoming president.

Is Thongloun Sisoulith also the leader of Laos's ruling party?

Yes. In addition to becoming president in 2021, he became general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.

How did Thongloun Sisoulith's career move from diplomacy to national leadership?

His career included the foreign affairs ministry from 2006 to 2016, followed by the prime minister's office from 2016 to 2021. He then moved into the presidency of Laos in 2021.