Messages of Congratulations

Asmara, 26 May 2026- Leaders of the Republic of South Sudan and Libya, as well as the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 35th Independence Day anniversary.

In their messages, President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan, President Dr. Mohamed al-Menfi, Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya, and Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, 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 readiness to enhance friendship and mutual cooperation with Eritrea.

Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said that the important occasion reflects the resilience, determination, and aspirations of the Eritrean people for sovereignty, peace, and national development. He also reaffirmed the African Union’s commitment to working closely with Eritrea in advancing the shared goals of peace, regional stability, integration, and sustainable development across the continent.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit, on his part, said that the day marks a significant milestone in Eritrea’s history, as it embodies the sacrifice and resilience of the Eritrean people. These pillars of sacrifice and resilience, he said, were the foundation of the country’s pursuit of sovereignty and self-determination.