Excellency,

On behalf of the Government and on my own behalf, it is my great honor to extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency, the Government and people of Cote d’Ivoire, on the occasion of the 56^th Anniversary of the National Day of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire.

Iam confident that the existing good relations between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire will be further developed in the years to come.

May I take this opportunity to wish Your Excellency good health, happiness and great success in your noble task.

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

                                                               Saleumxay KOMMASITH

                                                                                                                 Minister of Foreign Affairs

                                                                of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

His Excellency Albert Toikeusse Mabri

Minister of Foreign Affairs

of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire

Abidjan