Vientiane, 3January 2018
H.E.Mr. Alain Berset
President of the Swiss Confederation
In Bern
Excellency,
On the occasion of Your election as President of the Swiss Confederation,on behalf of the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and on my own behalf, I have the honor to convey to Your Excellency my sincere congratulations and best wishes foryour personal well-being, happiness and great success in your noble task.
I am look forward to closely working with Your Excellency in order to further enhance the existing friendly relations andgood cooperation between the two countries for mutual benefits of our two peoples.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration,
Bounnhang VORACHITH
President
of the Lao People's Democratic Republic