Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Sao Tome and Principe as you celebrate the 51st anniversary of your independence.
The United States and Sao Tome and Principe share a strong commitment to democracy and constitutional governance. I look forward to building on that foundation in the year ahead, and I applaud your efforts to develop your economy and safeguard your territorial waters.
As you mark this day, we wish the people of Sao Tome and Principe continued success and prosperity.
original source: Sao Tome and Principe National Day – United States Department of State
