Congratulations on 50th anniversary of Vietnam – Burundi diplomatic ties

Congratulations have been sent to Burundian leaders on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations (April 16, 1975–2025).

Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:07

Party General Secretary To Lam (right) receives Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye in Hanoi on April 4, 2025 as part of the latter's official visit to Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese leaders have sent congratulatory messages to their Burundian counterparts on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations (April 16, 1975–2025).

State President Luong Cuong extended congratulations to Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh did the same to Prime Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca. Meanwhile, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man conveyed the messages to Speaker of the Senate Emmanuel Sinzohagera and Speaker of the National Assembly Gelase Ndabirabe.

On this occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son sent congratulations to Burundian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation Albert Shingiro./.

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