President Thongloun Sisoulith.

President inspires whole nation to join forces to overcome challenges

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith has delivered a New Year’s speech through the media, encouraging the people of the whole nation to join forces and stay united to enable Laos to overcome challenges that lie ahead in 2023.
Mr Thongloun, who is Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, highlighted the achievements of Laos during 2022 despite the global economic downturn.
“Throughout the year 2022, our country faced a number of difficulties and challenges, particularly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Although we encountered severe economic and financial difficulty, with the unity of the entire Party, state and entire society as well as the assistance of the international community, we managed to handle those challenges at a certain level and prevent our country from being dragged into default,” he said.
The President said that despite challenges, Laos was able to maintain political stability and social order and work for the slight recovery of the economy. Public security facilitates economic development and poverty reduction, but it is critical to tap the potential offered by the country in coming years. As the year 2023 approaches, Mr Thongloun said Laos will continue to face challenges and obstacles.
He called on all members of the public and people of Lao origin living overseas to further dedicate their energies to the two strategic tasks of national defence and development.
With greater efforts by all the Lao people, the President said he believes that Laos can overcome challenges and enter a new chapter of development that will bring more prosperity and well-being to the Lao people.
On the occasion of the international New Year 2023, the President extended best wishes to people of all ethnicities and hoped that they will continue to bring greater accomplishments to national development in the coming years.

By Somsack Pongkhao
 (Latest Update January 3, 2023)