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H.E. Dr. Angela MERKEL
Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
Berlin
Excellency,
On the occasion of the Day of German Unity, on behalf of the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and on my own behalf, I have the honour to convey my heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency, and through You to the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Germany.
I am very gratified to witness thelongstanding friendly relations and fruitful cooperation in different fields between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germanyhave been continuously developed over the past six decades. I am confident thatthrough our joint efforts, the friendly ties and good cooperation existing between our two countries will be further strengthened and flourished in the coming years in the interest of our two peoples as well as for peace, stability and sustainable development cooperation in our respective region and the world over.
On this auspicious occasion, I would like to wish Your Excellency good health, personal well-being andevery success in your endeavor, and the friendly people of Germany lasting happiness and prosperity.
Please accept,Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Phankham VIPHAVANH
Prime Minister of the Lao PDR
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of the Federal Republic of Germany
Berlin
Excellency,
On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and on my own behalf, I would like to extend to you my warmest congratulations and through you to all staff members of the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germanyon the occasion of German Unity Day.
I strongly believe that with our concerted and intensified efforts, the longstanding friendly relations and fruitful cooperation existing between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany as well as our two ministries, both in bilateral and multilateral frameworks, will be further strengthened and flourished in the years to come for common benefits of our two peoples, thus contributing to regional and international peace, stability, justice and sustainable development cooperation.
Taking this favorable opportunity, I would like to wish you good health, personal well-being and every success in your highly responsible duties as well as all of your staff members greater progress and prosperity.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Saleumxay KOMMASITH
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR