Laos

Laos

As the Chief of General Staff Department, Ministry of National Defence, the Lao People's Army, I wish to extend my warmest greetings to all ASEAN Chiefs of Armies, in particular the Singapore Armed Forces as the host and the competitors of the 19th ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM XIX) in the beautiful City of the Republic of Singapore.

May I take this opportunity to express my thanks and deep appreciation to the Singapore Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence as well as the concerned authorities for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to the delegation and shooting contingents of the Lao People's Army during their time in Singapore.
I do believe that under the active and able chairman of Chief of Army of Singapore, the AARM XIX and the ACAMM XIX / 2009 will carry on to accomplish with good outcomes, and to be main aspects for promoting the friendship, solodarity and the mutual understanding among the commanders of ASEAN Armies.

On behalf of the Lao People's Army, I finally would like to convey the best wishes to leaders of Singapore Armed Forces, Organizing Committee as well as all participants's good health and fruitful successes in this important mission.

With my warmest regards,

BG SANYAHAK PHOMVIHANE
Chief, General Staff Department
Lao People's Army