HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Zimbabwe National Day hide Zimbabwe National Day Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State April 18, 2024 On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Zimbabwe as you celebrate the 44th anniversary of your country’s independence. We remain committed to partnering with the people of Zimbabwe as you endeavor toward a more just, equitable, and healthy society. The United States is pleased to support Zimbabwean efforts to promote democracy and respect for human rights. As you celebrate your independence, please know our friendship with the Zimbabwean people endures. We wish the very best for the people of Zimbabwe Tags Bureau of African Affairs Democracy Human Rights Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Trip The Secretary of State Zimbabwe