Laos appoints veteran diplomat Saleumxay Kommasith as prime minister

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Laos’ National Assembly unanimously elected former foreign minister Saleumxay Kommasith as prime minister after Sonexay Siphandone became assembly president. Saleumxay’s unusually international career stands out in Laos as the country faces economic strain and balances close ties with Vietnam and growing Chinese influence.

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