Speaking at the closing ceremony of the second ordinary session of the 10th National Assembly, Chairman Sonexay Siphandone said the session, held from October 5 to 21, 2026, had achieved its goals. He thanked lawmakers, government members, and delegates from relevant agencies for their effort and commitment in addressing the country's core issues. He said their work carried out the National Assembly's constitutional and legal responsibilities and put into practice the resolutions of the 12th Party Congress.

The session adopted 17 National Assembly resolutions. These give the government and relevant bodies a clear basis for carrying out policy, with the aim of keeping development steady, politics stable, society peaceful and orderly, and the economy growing. The Chairman noted that living conditions for people across all ethnic groups are gradually improving.

Key decisions

• Lawmakers elected a new National Assembly Chairman and Prime Minister, in line with the Constitution and the law, to guide the next phase of state development.

• The Assembly reviewed and approved government reports on the 2026 national socio-economic plan, the state budget, and the monetary plan, along with the outlook for 2027. It praised the government for largely meeting its targets. Economic growth averaged 5.1 percent for the year, below the Assembly's target of 5.5 percent, while political stability and public safety remained solid.

• The government was urged to modernize revenue collection, especially from land, leases, concessions, and natural resources. Lawmakers also called for tighter control over mineral concessions, stricter environmental and social safeguards for high-risk projects, firm action against inflation and currency swings, and better support for agricultural production and exports. Heavy and non-standard vehicles should be regulated more strictly, and key road networks improved.

• Public investment should go further into education, sports, and health. The Assembly also asked for better disaster preparedness, support for families who have served the nation, and sustainable management of World Heritage and other cultural and natural sites.

• The Assembly approved an updated list of narcotics and controlled chemicals, in line with a 2021 amendment to the drug law. The aim is to steadily reduce drug use and strengthen public order.

• The State Audit Organization and the State Inspection Organization were asked to coordinate better with the agencies they review, to act quickly on their findings, to clarify responsibilities between central and local levels, and to train auditors and inspectors in modern techniques.

• The Supreme People's Prosecutor's Office and the Supreme People's Court were praised for improving justice. Lawmakers asked for continued work on political education, closer oversight of detention facilities, faster resolution of cases involving prisoners held without verdicts, and regular assessment of judges' conduct.

Lawmakers elected a new National Assembly Chairman and Prime Minister, in line with the Constitution and the law, to guide the next phase of state development.

The Assembly reviewed and approved government reports on the 2026 national socio-economic plan, the state budget, and the monetary plan, along with the outlook for 2027. It praised the government for largely meeting its targets. Economic growth averaged 5.1 percent for the year, below the Assembly's target of 5.5 percent, while political stability and public safety remained solid.

The government was urged to modernize revenue collection, especially from land, leases, concessions, and natural resources. Lawmakers also called for tighter control over mineral concessions, stricter environmental and social safeguards for high-risk projects, firm action against inflation and currency swings, and better support for agricultural production and exports. Heavy and non-standard vehicles should be regulated more strictly, and key road networks improved.

Public investment should go further into education, sports, and health. The Assembly also asked for better disaster preparedness, support for families who have served the nation, and sustainable management of World Heritage and other cultural and natural sites.

The Assembly approved an updated list of narcotics and controlled chemicals, in line with a 2021 amendment to the drug law. The aim is to steadily reduce drug use and strengthen public order.

The State Audit Organization and the State Inspection Organization were asked to coordinate better with the agencies they review, to act quickly on their findings, to clarify responsibilities between central and local levels, and to train auditors and inspectors in modern techniques.

The Supreme People's Prosecutor's Office and the Supreme People's Court were praised for improving justice. Lawmakers asked for continued work on political education, closer oversight of detention facilities, faster resolution of cases involving prisoners held without verdicts, and regular assessment of judges' conduct.

Looking ahead

The Assembly also reviewed its own 2026 work and planned its 2027 direction. Lawmakers were encouraged to produce better-drafted laws that match reality, to ensure national decisions reflect Party policy and the constitution, and to monitor social issues such as the impact of large investment projects, rising prices, and the cost of living. The Lao Front for National Construction praised this work and urged the Assembly to make its oversight more effective.

Finally, the session received a report on the Standing Committee's decision on a special by-election in Constituency 1 of Vientiane Capital.