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.

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

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]

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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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