Khamsay Souphanouvong

Khamsay Souphanouvong
ຄຳແສນ ສຸພານຸວົງ
Minister of Finance
In office
15 August 1991 – 1995
Prime MinisterKhamtai Siphandon
Preceded byKhamphoui Keoboualapha
Succeeded bySaysomphone Phomvihane
Personal details
Born1943
North Vietnam
NationalityLaotian
Political partyLao People's Revolutionary Party
OccupationPolitician

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.

He was elected to the LPRP Central Committee at the 5th National Congress and sat for one term.[2]

History

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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

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Specific

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  1. ^ Stuart-Fox 2008, p. 157.
  2. ^ Stuart-Fox 2008, p. 31.
  3. ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | Attacks on the Press in 2000 - Laos". Refworld. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  4. ^ Lamb, David (2000-12-26). "Laos' Campaign to Lure Tourists Goes Belly Up". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  5. ^ "Elusive Laos minister granted asylum in NZ". NZ Herald. 2023-06-14. Retrieved 2023-06-14.

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