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Carlos Vila Nova congratulates Lula on re-election in Brazil

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São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election as president of Brazil. In his message, he said the victory would strengthen the historic ties and cooperation between the two countries, according to the São Toméan presidency.

São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election as president of Brazil on Monday, according to the São Toméan presidency’s official page. In his message, he wished him health and success in carrying out his term.

The São Toméan head of state said the victory would help strengthen the historic relations and the ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. He also described Lula’s re-election as reflecting the trust and hope placed in him by Brazilian voters.

Vila Nova’s congratulations are part of a series of African reactions to the Brazilian president’s re-election. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan had also congratulated him, while Daniel Chapo, president of Mozambique, had mentioned strengthening relations with Brazil.

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