Excellency,

I have the great pleasure to convey my warmest congratulations to Your Excellency on your re-election asthe President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

I am confident that under your wise leadership, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistanwill be further developedand prosperous. I look forward to working with Your Excellency to further strengthening the friendly ties and cooperation existing between our two countries for the mutual benefits of our two nations.

May I take this opportunity to wish Your Excellency good health, well-being and greater success in your noble tasks.

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

                        Bounnhang VORACHITH

                          President of the Lao PDR

His ExcellencyMohammad Ashraf Ghani

President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Kabul