Your Excellency,
On the occasion of the National Day of the Portuguese Republic, on behalf of the entire Lao people and in my own name, I would like to extend to Your Excellency, my warmest congratulations and every wish for your excellency best health and personal well-being as well as lasting happiness and prosperity to the Portuguese people.
I am confident that the warm friendly ties and splendid cooperation existing between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Portuguese Republic will be further strengthened and flourished for the common benefits of our peoples.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Bounnhang VORACHITH
President of the Lao PDR
H.E. Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
President of the Portuguese Republic
Lisbon