From: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan, Brunei Darussalam
To: His Excellency Bounnhang Vorachith, President, The Lao People's Democratic Republic
Your Excellency,
I am pleased to extend my warmest congratulations to you and to the Government and people of the Lao People's Democratic Republic on the occasion of your National Day.
I appreciate the warm friendship and cooperation enjoyed by Brunei Darussalam and the Lao People's Democratic Republic, which have benefited our two countries and peoples. I look forward to renewed opportunities in further strengthening these much-valued ties in the years to come.
With my kindest regards and very best wishes to you and your family as well as the people of the Lao People's Democratic Republic for good health and happiness.
SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH
OF BRUNEI