Vientiane, April 2024. On the occasion of bidding farewell to the old year 2566 and welcoming the Lao New Year 2567, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Central Committee for Foreign Affairs of the PRL Party, together with foreign ambassadors and international organizations in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, organized a ceremony to celebrate the Lao New Year on April 12, 2024 at the TPC Sports Club in Elai Tung village, Nashaithong District, Vientiane, which was attended by Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and senior leaders of the Ministry's Party Committee, former leaders, senior officials and retirees, as well as the accredited diplomatic corps.
Mr. Kommasith wished the participants in the event good health, and new successes in their work, happiness in personal and family life in all aspects throughout the year.
I urge you to continue to work together always, successfully, and provide maximum benefits to the nation and its people.
The celebration ceremony was seen as another platform to spread Lao good customs and culture, and invited foreign tourists to visit the Lao People's Democratic Republic, especially on the occasion of the Lao Year of Tourism 2024.
At the same time, the Deputy Prime Minister thanked everyone for the close friendship, valuable support and continuous cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Party Foreign Affairs Committee, with Lao PDR by friendly countries and international organizations.
He said that continuing to provide support and assistance to Lao PDR in the future will be an important contribution to the activities of Lao PDR's ASEAN chairmanship in 2024 under the theme "Enhancing ASEAN Connectivity and Strength", as well as contributing to enhancing cooperation in bilateral and multilateral frameworks. including cooperation at the regional and international levels.
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