The measure will be in effect from April 5 until midnight (local time) on April 6, 2025, national television reported.

During the official mourning period, the Lone Star Flag will be flown at half-mast on public buildings and military institutions.

The statement states that the former Laotian president had a distinguished political career, during which he made important contributions to establishing and strengthening relations of brotherhood, solidarity, and mutual trust between both parties, governments, and peoples.

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