Lao General Secretary and President congratulates General Secretary and President To Lam

"Dear Comrade To Lam!

On behalf of the Central Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and on my own behalf, I am honored and warmly congratulate you on being elected General Secretary of the Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam at the Conference of the 13th Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam on August 3.

Your election to this important position demonstrates the trust and appreciation of the Party, State and people of Vietnam for your capacity, rich experience and outstanding achievements in leadership and direction over the past time.

I firmly believe that, under the correct, talented and wise leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam headed by Comrade, the Vietnamese people will continue to gain many new and greater achievements in the cause of innovation, successfully implement the Resolution of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and complete the goal of building Vietnam into a modern industrialized country with a rich people, a strong country, democracy, equality, civilization and a developed country with a socialist orientation.

I affirm that I will stand side by side with you and the leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam to continue to consolidate and nurture the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam, Vietnam and Laos, to develop more deeply and effectively in all fields, bringing practical benefits to the people of our two countries, as well as contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

On this important and meaningful occasion, I wish you good health, happiness and great achievements in your honorable and noble career.

Best regards!