Vientiane, 30 January 2018
H.E. Dr. Angela MERKEL
Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
Berlin
Excellency,
On the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany(31/1/1958 - 31/1/2018), I would like to convey to Your Excellency and through you to the Government and the friendly German people my warmest congratulations and best wishes.
I am very pleased to observe that, over the past 60 years, the traditional relationship and bilateral cooperation between our two countries have been consistently strengthened. We highly appreciate the valuable assistance of the Federal Republic of Germany rendered to the Lao PDR which has significantly contributed to the social and economic development of the country. We are fully confident that the strong relationship and fruitful cooperation between our two countries will be further developed and flourished for the benefits of the peoples of our two nations as well as that of regional and global peace and international development cooperation.
Once again, may I wish Your Excellency good health, happiness and every success in your noble tasks as well as joyful as well as meaningful celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.
Thongloun SISOULITH
Prime Minister
of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
H.E. Mr. Sigmar GABRIEL
Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
of the Federal Republic of Germany
Berlin
Excellency,
On the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany(31/1/1958 – 31/1/2018), I would like to convey to Your Excellency and through you to all the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, my warmest congratulations and best wishes.
I amvery delighted to see that, over the past 60 years, the existing traditional relationship and good cooperation between our two countries have been further enhanced. I would like to express our sincere thanks and deep appreciation for the valuable assistance of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Germany provided to the Lao PDR which has significantly contributed to the social and economic development of the country in the past as well as in the future. I strongly believe that the friendly relations and fruitful cooperation, both in bilateral and multilateral frameworks, between our two countries will be continuously developed in the coming years.
May I wish Your Excellency good health, happiness and greater success in your noble tasks as well as meaningful celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.
Saleumxay Kommasith
Minister of Foreign Affairs
of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic