Vientiane, 5 March 2020
Excellency,
I have closely followed with concern the current situation on the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Republic of Korea, which has severely affected the livelihood and caused the loss of lives of the Korean people.
On behalf of the Lao Government and people as well as on my own behalf, I would like to convey my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Your Excellency, the Government and the people of the Republic of Korea, particularly to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones due to COVID-19.
I am strongly confident that under Your Excellency’s close guidance and the effective measures taken by the Government of the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Korea will be able to contain the outbreak of the virusand restore the living condition of the Korean people to normalcy soon.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Bounnhang VORACHITH
President of the
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
His Excellency Moon Jae-in,
President of the Republic of Korea
Seoul