The Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day

You are subscribed to Africa for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. The Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day 06/30/2021 12:01 AM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the 61st anniversary of your independence. On this historic day, we reiterate our commitment to further strengthening of the ties between our countries.  Our U.S.-DRC Privileged Partnership for Peace and Prosperity, which now also includes preservation of the environment, reflects our shared commitment to improving the lives of our citizens.  We welcome efforts by President Tshisekedi and the new Congolese government to implement reforms that reflect the will of the Congolese people, including preparations for free and fair elections in 2023.  We also salute President Tshisekedi's leadership as Chairperson of the African Union. The DRC can count on the United States to support Congolese efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, combat corruption, promote human rights and free expression, as well as to end the violence that has led to far too much suffering in Eastern DRC. We look forward to continuing our support for the DRC's positive path and a brighter future for all Congolese people. Stay connected with the State Department: External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.    Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This email was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520