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Khamphao Ernthavanh

b. 1961

Lao diplomat and politician

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About Khamphao Ernthavanh

Born 1961. Khamphao Ernthavanh is a Laotian diplomat and politician.

Khamphao Ernthavanh (; born 20 November 1961) is Lao diplomat and politician who is a former Deputy Director of the Department of International Finance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos. Since 2024, she has been the ambassador of Laos to Vietnam and previously served as ambassador of Laos to China from 2019 to 2024.

Biography Ernthavanh was born on 20 November 1961 in Xiangkhouang Province, Laos.

In June 2015, Ernthavanh was appointed as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos. On November 22, she presented her credentials to President Xi Jinping. In November 2023, she stepped down from this position and was succeeded by Somphone Sichaleune.

In March 2024, she was appointed as the new Lao ambassador to Vietnam, succeeding Sengphet Houngboungnuang.

Personal life In addition to her native Lao, Ernthavanh speaks Vietnamese, Russian and English. She is married with two children.

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Important facts

Born
20 November 1961, Xiangkhouang Province
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Diplomat, politician
Nationality
Laos
Education
Kyiv National Linguistic University
Positions held
Laotian Ambassador to China, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Also known as
Khamphao Eunthavanh

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Lao diplomat and politician

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Khamphao Ernthavanh was born on 20 November 1961 in Xiangkhouang Province.

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Khamphao Ernthavanh is a diplomat and politician.

What nationality is Khamphao Ernthavanh?

Khamphao Ernthavanh is Laotian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Khamphao Ernthavanh

· Wikidata: Q116619471

· DBpedia: Khamphao Ernthavanh

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