Vientiane, 17 August 2021

Excellency,

On behalf of the people of the Lao People Democratic Republic and on my own behalf, I would like to convey my warmest congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency and allfriendly Indonesian people on the occasion of the 76^th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia.

I am delighted that over the past years the traditional friendlyties and good cooperation between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Republic of Indonesia have been developed. I am confident that the friendly relations and good cooperation between our two countries will be further enhanced through both in bilateral and multilateral frameworks for the mutual benefits of our two nations as well as for peace, stability and cooperation for development in regional and international fora.

May I take this auspicious opportunity to wish Your Excellency good health, happiness and greater success in your noble tasks and the friendly Indonesian people continued prosperity.

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

Thongloun SISOULITH

His Excellency Mr. Joko Widodo

President of the Republic of Indonesia

Jakarta

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Excellency,

On the occasion of the 76^th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, on behalf of the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and on my own behalf, I would like to convey my sincere congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency, and through Your Excellency to the Government and the entire friendly Indonesian people.

The Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Republic of Indonesia have entertained friendly relations and good cooperation over the past six decades. Our two countries have worked together in the spirit of friendship and supported each other as ASEAN members. I look forward to working closely with Your Excellency to further enhance the bonds of friendship and fruitful cooperation both in bilateral and multilateral frameworks in order to bring about tangible benefits to our two nations as well as for peace, stability and cooperation for development in the region and the world at large.

May I take this opportunity to wish Your Excellency good health, well-being and greater success in your noble tasks while leading the Indonesian people to further progress and prosperity.

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

Phankham VIPHAVANH

H.E. Joko WIDODO

President of the Republic of Indonesia

Jakarta

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Your Excellency,

On the occasion of the 76th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of

Indonesia, I have a great pleasure to extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency and through Your Excellency to the entire officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.

I am delighted to note that the friendly ties and good cooperation between our two countries as well as two Ministries of Foreign Affairs have been continuously enhanced over the past six decades. I look forward to working closely with Your Excellency in bilateral and multilateral frameworks, especially in ASEAN in order to strengthen the existing friendly relations and fruitful cooperation and to bring about tangible benefits to the people of our two countries.

     May I wish Your Excellency and all staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the

Republic of Indonesia good health, well-being and greater success in your noble tasks.

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

Saleumxay KOMMASITH

H.E.Mrs.Retno L.P.Marsudi

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia

Jakarta