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

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. He served as Minister of Finance from 1991 until 1995. He was elected to the

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at the 5th National Congress and sat for one term.

History

In November 2000, it was reported that Khamsay sought

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in New Zealand. It was confirmed by then Prime Minister of New Zealand

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''Books:'' * Living people 1943 births Alternate members of the 4th Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Members of the 5th Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Finance Ministers of Laos Government ministers of Laos Lao People's Revolutionary Party politicians Place of birth missing (living people) {{Laos-politician-stub