Vientiane, 13 April 2018

Excellency,

            I have learned of the plane accident of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria’s military aircarft in the northern part of Algeria on the 11^th April 2018, causing the death of all people in the aircraft.

On behalf of the Government and people of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and on my own behalf, I would like to express my deepest sympathy and share the sadness to Your Excellency, Government and people of Algeria, particularly to the families of the victims.

            I am confident that under intensive effort by the Algerian Government, the people of Algeria will be able to overcome this moment of grief.

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

                                                                                                   Saleumxay KOMMASITH

                                                                                                    Minister of Foreign Affairs

                                                                                          of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

His Excellency Abdelkader Masahel

Minister of Foreign Affairs

of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

Algier