HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...The Gabonese Republic National Day hide The Gabonese Republic National Day Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State August 17, 2022 On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes to the people of the Gabonese Republic on the 62nd anniversary of your independence. The United States congratulates Gabon for its entry into the Commonwealth of Nations. We commend Gabon’s efforts to confront climate change through its exemplary protection of the environment and its ambitious carbon credit program. We are eager to continue our partnership with Gabon to improve maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and promote peace, security, and human rights through the United Nations Security Council and United Nations Human Rights Council. We wish Gabon prosperity in the years to come and look forward to strengthening our partnership. Tags Bureau of African Affairs Gabon Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State