Presidents Mary McAleese of Ireland, Helnz Fischer of Austria, and Jacob Zuma of South Africa respectively sent messages of congratulations to President Isaias Afwerki in connection with the 19th anniversary of Independence Day. Asmara, 21 May 2010 – Presidents Mary McAleese of Ireland, Helnz Fischer of Austria, and Jacob Zuma of South Africa respectively sent messages of congratulations to President Isaias Afwerki in connection with the 19th anniversary of Independence Day.
In their messages, the leaders wished President Isaias good health, as well as peace and prosperity to the Eritrean people.