You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Benin National Day 08/01/2025 12:01 AM EDT Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Benin National Day hide Benin National Day Press Statement August 1, 2025 On behalf of the U.S. government, I extend our congratulations to the people of Benin on this momentous 65th anniversary of their independence. We welcome this special occasion to reaffirm our partnership based on our common pursuit of a more peaceful, prosperous, and secure world. Together, we remain committed to creating opportunities for both of our nations and look forward to what we can accomplish in the years ahead. Tags Benin Bureau of African Affairs Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State Stay connected with the Department of State:          Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe-All Privacy Policy | Subscriber Help External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  This email was sent to jjosephanews.BusinessPoint@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520