Vietnamese leaders extend greetings on national days of foreign countries

April 27, 2026 - 20:17

On the 66th Independence Day of Togo (April 27, 1960–2026), Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm sent a message of congratulations to President Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové. Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng also conveyed greetings to President of Togo’s Council of Ministers Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe.

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm sent a message of congratulations to President Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové on the 66th Independence Day of Togo (April 27, 1960–2026). — VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — High-ranking Vietnamese leaders on Monday extended congratulatory messages to leaders of Togo, South Africa, and Sierra Leone on the occasion of their national celebrations, reaffirming Việt Nam’s commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation.

On the same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung sent congratulations to Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and African Integration of Togo Robert Dussey.

Marking the 32nd Freedom Day of South Africa (April 27, 1994–2026), Party General Secretary and State President Lâm extended greetings to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung also sent a congratulatory message to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola.

On the occasion of the 65th Independence Day of Sierra Leone (April 27, 1961–2026), Party General Secretary and State President Lâm sent congratulations to President Julius Maada Bio. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung extended greetings to Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Timothy Musa Kabba. — VNA/VNS

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