Vientiane, 09 December 2021

Excellency,

On behalf of the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and on my own behalf, I have a great pleasure to extend my warmest congratulations to Your Excellency on the occasion of your election as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.

          I am confident that with your wise leadership and rich experience, the Federal Republic of Germany will be further developed and prosperous. I look forward to working closely with Your Excellency to furtherstrengthen the relations and good cooperation between our two countries both in bilateral and multilateral frameworks for mutual benefits of our two peoples as well as for regional and global peace, stability and development cooperation.

          May I avail myself of this opportunity to wish Your Excellency good health, personal well-being and every success in your high responsible duties, and the friendly people of Germany lasting happiness and prosperity.

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

(Signed)

Phankham VIPHAVANH

Prime Minister of the Lao PDR

H.E. Mr. Olaf SCHOLZ

Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany

Berlin

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Vientiane, 8 December 2021

Excellency,

I have a great pleasure and honor to convey to Your Excellency my cordial greetings and warmest congratulations on the occasion of Your appointment as Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany.

            I look forward to working closely with Your Excellency to further strengthen the existing long standing relations and fruitful cooperation between our two countries in the years to come both in bilateral and multilateral frameworks for the benefits of our two nations.

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

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

Saleumxay KOMMASITH

Minister of Foreign Affairs

H.E. Mrs. Annalena BAERBOCK

Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs

of the Federal Republic of Germany

Berlin