Khamsay Souphanouvong is a Laotian politician, refugee, and a former leading member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP). He was born in 1943 and is the son of Souphanouvong, the former head of state.[1] He served as Minister of Finance from 1991 until 1995.
Khamsay Souphanouvong | |
|---|---|
ຄຳແສນ ສຸພານຸວົງ | |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 15 August 1991 – 1995 | |
| Prime Minister | Khamtai Siphandon |
| Preceded by | Khamphoui Keoboualapha |
| Succeeded by | Saysomphone Phomvihane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1943 North Vietnam |
| Nationality | Laotian |
| Political party | Lao People's Revolutionary Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
He was elected to the LPRP Central Committee at the 5th National Congress and sat for one term.[2]
History edit
In November 2000, it was reported that Khamsay sought political asylum in New Zealand.[3][4] It was confirmed by then Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark.[5]
References edit
Specific edit
- ^ Stuart-Fox 2008, p. 157.
- ^ Stuart-Fox 2008, p. 31.
- ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | Attacks on the Press in 2000 - Laos". Refworld. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ^ Lamb, David (2000-12-26). "Laos' Campaign to Lure Tourists Goes Belly Up". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ^ "Elusive Laos minister granted asylum in NZ". NZ Herald. 2023-06-14. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
Bibliography edit
Books:
- Stuart-Fox, Martin (2008). Historical Dictionary of Laos. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-81086-411-5.
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