From: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan, Brunei Darussalam
To: His Excellency Dr. Phankham Viphavanh, Prime Minister, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Your Excellency,
I am pleased to send my warmest congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
I wish you every success in your new role and look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen the close and friendly relations between Brunei Darussalam and Laos, both bilaterally and as close partners in ASEAN.
With my warmest regards and best wishes for your continued good health and happiness as well as for the progress and prosperity of the people of Laos.
SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH
OF BRUNEI