Messages of Congratulations

Asmara, 18 May 2026- Leaders of various countries and governments have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 35th Independence anniversary.

In their messages, President John Dramani Mahama of the Republic of Ghana, President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, Ms. Sam Mostyn, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Republic of Egypt conveyed their best wishes for good health to President Isaias Afwerki, as well as peace and prosperity to the Eritrean people.

They also expressed their countries’ readiness to enhance friendship and cooperation with Eritrea.

Commending the strong historical relations developing between Eritrea and Egypt, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi expressed his firm belief that bilateral consultation and cooperation on various issues for the benefit of the two peoples will develop to a higher level.

Ms. Theresa Lazaro, Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, also sent a similar message to Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs.