Burundi National Day

The following Press Statement was published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs on July 1. It is reproduced in full below.

On behalf of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Burundi as you celebrate 60 years of independence. We look forward to working with you in the years ahead to promote the protection of human rights, regional peace and stability, and economic development.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs