H.E.Mr. Donald Tusk

President of the European Council

Brussels

Excellency,

On the occasion of the Founding Anniversary of the European Union, on behalf of thepeople of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and on my own, I would like to extend to Your Excellency and through Your Excellency to the people of the European Union my warmest congratulations and best wishes for happiness and prosperity.

I am confident that the existing friendly relations and cooperation between the Lao PDR and the European Union will be further strengthenedin the years to come for the interest of our two peoples and for development cooperation.

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

Bounnhang VORACHIT

             President of the Lao People’s

                                                                                   Democratic Republic

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H.E.Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker

President of the European Commission

Brussels

Excellency,

On the occasion of the Founding Anniversary of the European Union, on behalf of theGovernment of the Lao people’s Democratic Republic and on my own behalf, I would like to convey to Your Excellency and through You to the people of the European Union, my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes.

I strongly hope that the friendly relations and cooperation between the Lao PDR and the European Union will be further enhanced in the coming years for the benefits of our two peoples and for world peace and development cooperation.

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

Thongloun SISOULITH

                 Prime Minister

                                                                                   Of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

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Her Excellency Mrs. Federica MOGHERINI

High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission

Brussels

Excellency,

On the occasion of the Founding Anniversary of the European Union, I have the honour to convey to Your Excellency my warmest congratulations and best wishes for personal well-being and greater success in your noble task.

I believe that the friendly relations and cooperation between the Lao PDR and the European Union will be further developed and strengthened for mutual benefits of our two peoples, for world peace and international cooperation.

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

Saleumxay KOMMASITH

            Minister of Foreign Affairs

                                                                                   Of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic