PRESS RELEASE
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN VIENTIANE, LAO PDR
MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER EXTENDS CONDOLENCES OVER FLOODS IN SOUTHERN LAOS
H.E. Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia extends a condolence letter to his Lao counterpart, H.E. Saleumxay Kommasith through a letter dated 17 September 2019 over floods in southern Laos. Among the content of his letter is as below:
“I am saddened by the tragic loss of lives and devastation caused by severe tropical storms and floods in the southern region of Lao PDR.
During this difficult time, Malaysia stands in solidarity with Lao PDR and its friendly people. I extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to you and through you, to the bereaved families. I wish fortitude and strength to the victim’s families and a speedy recovery to those affected by the disaster.
I wish to also convey Malaysia’s readiness to contribute to the relief efforts for the victims of this disaster.”
Embassy of Malaysia in Vientiane, Lao PDR
17 September 2019