The parliament of Laos has voted to elect Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone as the new prime minister to succeed Phankham Viphavanh, who has stepped down citing health concerns, according to local media.
Sonexay, one of the children of former president Khamtay Siphandone, thanked the National Assembly members who backed him by a vote of 149-2 and vowed to make the utmost efforts to fulfil his new duties.
