On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my sincere congratulations to the citizens of Senegal as you celebrate 66 years of independence.

As you mark this important milestone, we reaffirm the strong and lasting relationship between our nations. The United States values Senegal’s crucial partnership and engagement on key international issues.

I look forward to advancing our shared commercial and security interests and to enhancing the ties between our countries in the years to come.