You are subscribed to Africa for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. The Gabonese Republic National Day 08/17/2025 12:01 AM EDT Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…The Gabonese Republic National Day hide The Gabonese Republic National Day Press Statement August 17, 2025 On behalf of the United States, I would like to congratulate the people of Gabon on the 65th anniversary of your independence on August 17. Over the last year, our two countries entered a new era of partnership. We stand ready to work with Gabon as it strives to diversify its economy, strengthen its maritime security, and counter illicit trafficking of its natural resources. Our bilateral resolve to promote United States-Gabon commercial trade, advance infrastructure, and pursue security cooperation demonstrates our shared vision for a safe and prosperous Gabon. We extend our best wishes for the people of Gabon and look forward to building a stronger partnership in the coming year. Tags Bureau of African Affairs Gabon 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