Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency Thongloun Sisoulith, President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, on his country's National Day.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the message from King Hamad expressed well-wishes to the president and the people of Laos on the occasion marking their National Day. The king conveyed his hopes for continued prosperity and progress for the Lao People's Democratic Republic.