Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia, Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka, Evelin Widmer-Schlumpf of the Swiss Federation, Jacob Zuma of South Africa and His Holiness Pope Benedict 16th of the Vatican respectively sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea in connection with the 21st anniversary of Independence Day.
Asmara, 24 May 2012 – Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia, Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka, Evelin Widmer-Schlumpf of the Swiss Federation, Jacob Zuma of South Africa and His Holiness Pope Benedict 16th of the Vatican respectively sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea in connection with the 21st anniversary of Independence Day.
The leaders wished President Isaias good health, as well as peace and prosperity to the Eritrean people.