Background
Choummaly, Sayasone was born in 1938 in Attapeu, Laos.
Choummaly, Sayasone was born in 1938 in Attapeu, Laos.
Member Central Committee, alternate Politburo member, member Politburo, since 2001. Vice president Laos People's Democratic Republic, 2001—2006, president, since 2006. Secretary general Lao People's Revolution Party, since 2006.
Lieutenant general Xieng Khuang armed forces, 1975.