You are subscribed to Africa for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Sao Tome and Principe National Day 07/12/2025 12:01 AM EDT Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Sao Tome and Principe National Day hide Sao Tome and Principe National Day Press Statement July 12, 2025 On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Sao Tome and Principe as you mark the historic 50th anniversary of your independence. Both the United States and Sao Tome and Principe share a strong commitment to democracy and constitutional principles. I look forward to working with you over the next year to expand cooperation on maritime security and support mutual economic growth. As you celebrate this milestone, we wish you all the best for your next half-century and beyond. Tags Bilateral Relations and Engagement Bureau of African Affairs Office of the Spokesperson Sao Tome and Principe 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