Secretary General and President Thongloun Sisoulith extended wishes to the citizens of the Lao PDR on the occasion of Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year B.E. 2566).
The President stated in his New Year message that the passing Year of the Tiger has witnessed the Lao people staying united in overcoming countless difficulties and challenges with the country continuing to have political stability, peace and order, constant economic growth, and Lao people enjoying improved living conditions.
He noted that such achievements resulted from the country’s opening to friendly countries, investment and tourism following its decisive control of Covid-19 and the participation of all people across the country, their solidarity as well as their active and constant implementation of the resolution of the 11th National Congress and the 9th National Socio-economic Development.
“The approaching Year of the Rabbit B.E. 2566 will be another year for us to continue to face obstacles and trials. Nevertheless, I would like to call on an entire Party, entire government, entire armed forces and an entire Lao people to protect and strengthen the sound traditions of our nation, enhance solidarity, dedicate physical and mental efforts to the cause of national protection and development, push forward in a more concrete manner the implementation of the two national agendas to ensure our self strengthening, and make significant and profound change in all areas throughout the coming Year of the Rabbit,” said the President.
The President extended best wishes to all Lao people living in the country and abroad and foreigners living and working in the Lao PDR for happiness, healthiness, and success throughout BE 2566.
Source: Lao News Agency