On the occasion of the 24th Anniversary of ASEM foundation, which falls on 1 March, on behalf of the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and on my own behalf, I would like to convey my sincere congratulation and best wishes to the Lao people and the people of ASEM member countries.
Vientiane, 28 January 2020
Excellency,
I have learned with profound sadness over the earthquake occurred in Elazig and Malatya Provinces, Turkey on 24 January 2020, which causednumerous deaths and injured peoplesincluding destruction of property.