Lao New Year
Lao New Year
Press Statement
John
Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
April 10, 2015
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States of America, I am honored to wish the people of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic peace and prosperity on the occasion of the Lao New Year.
The start of a new year is a time to celebrate all we have accomplished and look ahead with hope for the future. I was delighted that the United States had the opportunity to join the Government of Laos in co-hosting the Extraordinary Meeting of the Friends of the Lower Mekong in Pakse this past February. The coming year will be an important one for Laos, and I hope it brings joy to Lao people around the world.
The United States values its important friendship with Laos. May the New Year bring us closer together.
ENDS