His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani extended congratulations to Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo in a cable sent on the occasion of the country's Independence Day. Similarly, His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani conveyed his felicitations to President Mbasogo.

In addition, His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani issued a separate message of congratulations addressed to Equatorial Guinea’s Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua, marking the national celebration.

The communications were delivered to recognize Equatorial Guinea’s anniversary of independence.