Excellency,

On the occasion of the 59^th Anniversary of the Independence Day of Malaysia, on behalf of the Government and People of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and on my own behalf, I have a great pleasure to convey my sincere congratulation and best wishes to Your Excellency and the entire friendly People of Malaysia.

I am confident that under your wise leadership, our friendly ties and good cooperationbetween Laos and Malaysia will be further developed and fruitfully strengthened in the years to comefor the mutual benefits of the peoples of Laos and Malaysia as well as for our ASEAN family.

May I take this auspicious occasion to wish Your Excellency good health, wellbeing and greater success in your noble task, and lead the People of Malaysia to further progress and prosperity.

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

                                                                           Thongloun SISOULITH

                                                                       Prime Minister of the Lao PDR

Honourable Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak

Prime Minister of Malaysia

Kualalumpur

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 Excellency,

On the occasion of the 59^th Anniversary of the Independence Day of Malaysia, Ihave a great pleasure to extend my warmest congratulation and best wishes to Your Excellency and through Your Excellency to theleadership and the entire personnel of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia.

I look forward to working closely with Your Excellency to further strengthen and enhance the friendly relations and cooperation between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Malaysia for the mutual benefits of our two countries and peoples as well as for peace, stability and cooperation for development in the region and the world at large.

May I take this auspicious and significant occasion to wish the friendly relations and close cooperation between our two countries for long-lasting and continued flourishing and wish Your Excellency, the leadership and all officers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia good health, well-being and continued success in your noble tasks.

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

                                                                            Saleumxay KOMMASITH

                                                                  Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR

Honourable Dato’ Sri Anifah Aman                   

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur