Vientiane, 3 March 2021

Excellency,

On the occasion of the National Day of Ireland, on behalf of the Lao People and on my own behalf, I would like to extend to Your Excellency and through Your Excellency to the friendly people of Ireland, my warmest congratulations and best wishes.

I am confident that with common efforts, the friendly relations and cooperation existing between our two countries will be further strengthened and enhanced in the years to come for the benefits of our two peoples as well as that of regional and international peace, stability and development cooperation.

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

Bounnhang VORACHITH

President

of the Lao People's Democratic Republic

H.E. Mr. Michael D. Higgins

President of Ireland

Dublin

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