Mr Phosay Sayasone addresses a position handover ceremony at the EDL headquarters on Wednesday.

Energy ministry announces changes in leadership positions

The Ministry of Energy and Mines has announced a high-level reshuffle of its leadership, to strengthen the operations of its various departments.
The handover of positions took place in Vientiane on Wednesday at an event chaired by the Minister of Energy and Mines, Mr Phosay Sayasone, and attended by ministry officials.
The changes in position see Mr Sinava Souphanouvong, who was previously Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines, become Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Mr Chanthaboun Soukaloun, who was previously the Director of Electricite du Laos (EDL), and Mr Chansaveng Boungnong, who was previously Director General of the ministry’s Department of Energy Policy and Planning, have been appointed Deputy Ministers of Energy and Mines.
It was also announced that Mr Vongsakoun Yingyong who was formerly the Director of the EDL-Generation Public Company, will become the new Director of EDL.
Speaking at the event, Mr Phosay said the improvement of the ministry’s organisational system, including the appropriate allocation of top level personnel, was strongly influenced by the Party's guidance.
“The changes in position have been made in keeping with decisions made during the 9th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolution Party,” he said.
Changes in leadership positions are based on the ideals of "Compactness, transparency, and consistency with actual conditions” and are part of efforts to enhance the capacity and knowledge of leading officials and promote them to positions where they can better serve the nation, the minister said.

By Times​ Reporters​
 (Latest Update February 16, 2024)