Presidents Hu Juntoa of China, Raul Castro of Cuba and Mahmoud Abas of the Palestinian Authority sent messages of congratulations to President Isaias Afwerki in connection with the celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of Independence Day. Asmara, 19 May 2011 – Presidents Hu Juntoa of China, Raul Castro of Cuba and Mahmoud Abas of the Palestinian Authority sent messages of congratulations to President Isaias Afwerki in connection with the celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of Independence Day.
In their respective messages, the leaders wished President Isaias good health and peace as well as prosperity to the Eritrean people.