Vientiane: A brainstorming meeting was held on March 31, 2025, to gather input on the draft political report for the Party’s XII Congress, specifically focusing on the economic zone. The session, led by Mr Sathabandit Insixiangmai, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, assembled key officials, economists, and Party members with the aim of refining the report.

According to Lao News Agency, attendees included representatives from various ministries, the Bank of the Lao PDR, research institutes, and the Party Central Theoretical Council. The meeting aimed to ensure the report accurately reflects economic realities, addresses financial challenges, and fosters collective decision-making.

Mr Dausavanh Kheuamixay, Deputy Head of the Lao National Academy Of Politics and Public Administration, presented progress on the draft, reviewing past achievements, challenges, and future strategies. Participants provided critical feedback to enhance the report’s depth and alignment with national economic goals.