You are subscribed to Africa for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day 06/30/2025 12:01 AM EDT Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day hide Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day Press Statement June 30, 2025 On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes to the Congolese people and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the 65th anniversary of your nation. The United States values its enduring diplomatic ties with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since 1960 our two countries have shared a common belief that a secure, democratic, and prosperous African continent is good for the world. We are committed to working with the government and people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to achieve a durable peace in the Great Lakes region which will enable economic growth, boost regional connectivity, and allow the region to develop its full potential. May this National Day be a time of celebration for the Congolese people. We look forward to deepening our cooperation in the year ahead and further solidifying the ties between the Congolese and American peoples. Tags Bilateral Relations and Engagement Bureau of African Affairs Democratic Republic of the Congo Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State Stay connected with the Department of State:          Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe-All Privacy Policy | Subscriber Help External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  This email was sent to caterresearch9.news@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520