Vientiane, 17 August 2017

Excellency,

On behalf of the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and on my own behalf, it is my great honor to extend my sincere congratulations to Your Excellency, the Government and people of Afghanistan on the occasion of the 98^th Anniversary of the National Day of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the Lao PDR and Afghanistan on 11 March 1983, the two countries have enjoyed good relations over the past years. I am confident that our good relationship will be further developed in the years ahead for mutual benefits of our two countries.

May I take this opportunity to wish Your Excellency good health, happiness and great success in your noble tasks.

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

                                                                                        Saleumxay KOMMASITH

                                                                                      Minister of Foreign Affairs

                                                                           of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

His Excellency Salahuddin Rabbani

Minister of Foreign Affairs

of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Kabul