Messages of Congratulations

Asmara, 20 May 2026- President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 35th Independence anniversary.

In their messages, sent on behalf of their respective countries and themselves, the leaders conveyed their best wishes for good health to President Isaias Afwerki, as well as peace and prosperity to the Eritrean people.

Noting the historical relations between the two countries based on mutual cooperation and partnership, President Xi Jinping said that over the past 35 years, the Government and people of Eritrea have remained steadfast in the spirit of independence, self-reliance and unyielding endeavor, striving relentlessly for national prosperity and development and raising their voice to uphold international fairness and justice. He also wished Eritrea continued and greater achievements in its future development endeavors.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on his part, said that bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Eritrea and Turkiye will be further strengthened across all areas.