Vientiane, Jan. 8 -- Over the next five years, Laos will roll out the 10th Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2026-2030) as a central pillar in its efforts to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status, advance the Sustainable Development Goals, and implement the Resolution of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) in line with long-term development strategies.

Addressing the 12th National Congress of the LPRP on January 6, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said the Government will prioritise three urgent tasks to ensure the plan is implemented in a practical and effective manner, serving as a solid foundation for sustainable development beyond LDC status.

These include revisin...