Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency Carlos Vila Nova, President of the Democratic Republic of So Tom© and Prncipe, on his country's Independence Day.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the message from His Majesty King Hamad expressed his best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of So Tom© and Prncipe under President Vila Nova's leadership. The message also highlighted the desire to strengthen the friendly relations between the two nations.