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Khamtai Siphandon Biography and Timeline

Follow Khamtai Siphandon through 5 dated historical records for Laos.

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Khamtai Siphandon, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1991–2003Years on this page

1991

15 August 1991

Prime Minister

Prime Minister · Prime Minister of Laos · Vientiane · Government / Lao Peoples Democratic Republic

Becomes prime minister after Kaysone moves to the presidency

Role range: 1991-1998

1993

Market Reform

Prime Minister · Prime Minister of Laos · Vientiane · Government / Government of Laos

Continues market reforms while preserving one-party rule

Role range: 1991-1998

1997

Financial Crisis

Prime Minister · Prime Minister of Laos · Vientiane · Economy / Asian Financial Crisis

Faces regional financial turmoil soon after ASEAN accession

Role range: 1991-1998

1998

24 February 1998

President of Laos

President of Laos · President of Laos · Vientiane · Government / Lao Peoples Democratic Republic

Becomes president of Laos

Role range: 1998-2006

2003

17 September 2003

US Trade Agreement

President of Laos · President of Laos · Vientiane · Economy / Trade Relations

Supports steps toward a bilateral trade agreement with the United States

Role range: 1998-2006

Records, sources and methodology

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