South Sudan recognised

Hanoi (VNA) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on July 10 that the nation recognised South Sudan as an independent and sovereign country.

It also said that Vietnam was willing to establish a complete relationship with South Sudan to strengthen friendship and cooperation.

President Nguyen Minh Triet sent a congratulatory message to South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit on the occasion of the country's independence on July 10./.