Excellency,
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome Your Excellency Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh and the distinguished delegates of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
I would like to note that Your Excellency’s visit to Korea has long been anticipated and awaited since we had Prime Minister Bounnhang as an honoured guest to my country six years ago.
We have many important issues to discuss today, including regional and international issues, not to mention our bilateral issues. I am delighted to have this opportunity to hear Your Excellency's esteemed views in person on matters of our common interest and many important issues that Korea and Laos are facing together. I am confident that Your Excellency and I will share a brighter vision for Korea-Laos partnership for our common future.
During your visit to Korea, I sincerely hope that Your Excellency and the Lao delegation will have the pleasure of experiencing warm hospitality of the Korean people.
Thank you.