Lao leaders greet Hungary's National Day

(KPL) President of the Lao PDR Mr. Choummaly Sayasone sent a telegram of greetings to the President of the Republic of Hungary.

The President writes: "On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Hungary, on behalf of the government and the people of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and on my own behalf, I would like to express to Your Excellency, and through you to the friendly people of the Republic of Hungary, my warmestcongratulations and best wishes.

"I am confident that the relations of friendship and co-operation between our two states will further develop for the benefit of our two people."Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr.

Thongloun Sisoulith also sent similar telegrams to their Hungariancounterparts.