H.E Mr. Dmitry Medvedev,

Prime Ministerof the Russian Federation

Moscow

Your Excellency,

I have learned with profound sadness over the crash of the Russian Army airplane, occurred in December 25, 2016 in the Black Sea, that caused numerous losses of lives.

On behalf of the Government of the Lao PDR and on my own behalf,   I would like to convey my profound condolences and sympathy to Your Excellency and through Your Excellency to the Government of the Russian Federation as well as to the bereaved families of the victims.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.

Thongloun SISOULITH

         Prime Minister

of the Lao People's Democratic Republic