Vientiane: The Personnel Department of the Propaganda and Training Committee (PT Committee) of the Party Central Committee held a ceremony to announce the appointment of a new Deputy Head of the PT Committee.

According to Lao News Agency, the ceremony was presided over by Mr. Khamphan Pheuyyavong, Member of the Politburo, Head of the Propaganda and Training Committee, and President of the Central Theoretical Council. The event was attended by members of the Party Executive Committee, deputy heads of the PT Committee, representatives from the Central Organizing Committee, and heads of relevant departments.

During the ceremony, Ms. Kanlaya Sengkeovongphachanh, Deputy Head of the Personnel Management Department of the Central Organizing Committee, read the official decisions issued by the Party leadership. The decisions included the Politburo's transfer of Mr. Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune, a Member of the Party Central Committee and former Deputy Secretary of the Savannakhet Provincial Party Committee, to take up duties at the Propaganda and Training Committee. Following this, the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee appointed him as Deputy Head of the Propaganda and Training Committee.

In his address, Mr. Khamphan Pheuyyavong highlighted the importance of propaganda and training work within the Party and the State. He explained that the central leadership's decision to reinforce the leadership of the Propaganda and Training Committee aims to improve guidance of specialized work in both immediate and future contexts, push for modernization, and enhance overall effectiveness.

Mr. Khamphan expressed confidence in Mr. Phoxay's experience and capabilities to contribute to tangible outcomes. He urged the leadership and staff of the Propaganda and Training Committee to provide full support and collaboration to ensure the successful execution of their responsibilities.