Vientiane, 03^rd October2018

Excellency,   

           I have learned of the tragic earthquakes and tsunami that struck the Central Sulawesi, Indonesia on the 28^th September, causing a great loss of lives and extensive damage to properties of people living in the affected area.

           On behalf of the entire Lao people and on my own behalf, I would like to express my deepest condolences and sympathy to Your Excellency and the Indonesian people, especially the victims and families affected by this calamity.

          We wish to express our solidarity with Your Excellency and Indonesian people in the light of this difficult moment as well as for the rehabilitation of the affected areato normalcy soon.

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

                                                                 Bounnhang VORACHITH

His Excellency Joko Widodo

President of the Republic of Indonesia

Jakarta