HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Guinea-Bissau National Day hide Guinea-Bissau National Day Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State September 24, 2023 On behalf of the United States of America, I send congratulations to the people of Guinea-Bissau as you celebrate 50 years of independence. We take this special occasion to reaffirm the close friendship between the United States and Guinea-Bissau as we pursue our shared goals of promoting peace and security, strengthening democracy, and growing economic prosperity. We send the people of Guinea-Bissau our best wishes on this joyous Independence Day. Tags Bureau of African Affairs Democracy Economic Affairs Guinea-Bissau Office of the Spokesperson Peace Secretary Trip The Secretary of State Security
