Publish Date: 28 April 2018 - 09:07

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani has forwarded a message of felicitation to the President of Sierra Leone on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day on April 27.

In his message, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated President Julius Maada Bio and the people of Sierra Leone as they celebrated the 57th anniversary of independence from British colonial rule on April 27.

President Rouhani stressed strong support for mutual efforts between the two sides for further development of relations in various political, economic and cultural fields as guided by the strong political wills of the leaders of the two countries.

He also prayed for the president’s continued health and success, as well as the nation’s felicity and prosperity.

Sierra Leone celebrates Independence Day on 27 April, which commemorates independence from Great Britain on 27 April 1961.

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