Top leader sends congratulations to newly elected President of Iraq

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President To Lam on April 24 sent a message of congratulations to Nizar Amidi on his election as President of the Republic of Iraq.

President of the Republic of Iraq Nizar Amidi (Photo: Sundayguardianlive.com)
President of the Republic of Iraq Nizar Amidi (Photo: Sundayguardianlive.com)

Hanoi (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President To Lam on April 24 sent a message of congratulations to Nizar Amidi on his election as President of the Republic of Iraq.

Vietnam and Iraq set up their diplomatic ties on July 10, 1968./.

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