Top Vietnamese leader extends congratulations to Congolese President

April 09, 2026 - 22:13

President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso was re-elected on March 17.

President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso. — Photo courtesy of the Congolese Presidential Office

HÀ NỘI — General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm on Thursday sent a message of congratulations to Denis Sassou Nguesso on his re-election as President of the Republic of Congo.

Việt Nam and the Democratic Republic of Congo have maintained diplomatic relations since April 13, 1961. — VNA/VNS

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