The message said:

I extend my warmest congratulations and comradely greetings to you on your 80th birthday.

I am pleased that the fraternal Lao people are making big successes in the efforts to achieve the country's prosperity and consolidate the people's democratic system under the correct guidance of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party headed by you.

Convinced that the traditional friendly and cooperative relations between the two parties, states and peoples provided and developed by the preceding leaders would steadily strengthen, I heartily wish you good health, happiness and bigger success in your responsible work.