Abu Dhabi:President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended a congratulatory message to General Horta Inta-A, the Transitional President of Guinea-Bissau, on the occasion of the country's Independence Day.

According to Emirates News Agency, similar congratulatory messages were sent by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. These messages were directed to both General Horta Inta-A and Prime Minister Ilidio Vieira Te, commemorating the national celebration.