(Phnom Penh): Thongloun Sisoulith, President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, thanked Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian People’s Party, for his congratulatory message on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

“I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for Your Excellency’s warm congratulatory message and best wishes extended to me and the Lao people on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic," according to the letter seen by Fresh News on Saturday (Jan. 17).

"At the same time, I would also like to convey my profound appreciation to Your Excellency for appointing Samdech Tea Banh, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party, as Your Excellency’s representative to attend the celebration of this important historical anniversary in Vientiane on 2 December. This gesture was a great honor and strong encouragement to us.

I am deeply pleased to witness the long-standing traditional friendship, solidarity, and excellent cooperation between our two neighboring countries, as well as the enduring and comprehensive strategic partnership between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Kingdom of Cambodia, which has continuously developed over the years.

I would like to reaffirm my commitment to work closely with Your Excellency to further strengthen and expand our friendship and cooperation, making them more substantive and fruitful for the mutual benefit of our two peoples, as well as for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.

On the occasion of the New Year 2026, I would like to extend my best wishes to Your Excellency for good health, happiness, and continued success in your noble duties, and I wish the friendly people of Cambodia continued progress and lasting prosperity.”
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