[wanabidii] Press Releases: Lao People's Democratic Republic Day

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Lao People's Democratic Republic Day 11/30/2015 03:18 PM EST Lao People's Democratic Republic Day Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC November 30, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate President Choummaly Sayasone and the people of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic as you celebrate your National Day on December 2. This year marks both the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and 60 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Laos. With our current level of engagement on health, environment, energy, and education, our cooperation has never been stronger. The United States looks forward to continuing to work with the people of Laos on issues rooted in the past, as well looking ahead for new opportunities to enhance our partnership. As Chairman of ASEAN next year, Laos will play an important role in leading the region to maintain peace and security and promote prosperity. The success of Laos’s chairmanship is important to the United States, and we stand ready to assist you. In the coming year, I wish the Lao people peace, prosperity, and happiness. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520