# Guinea-Bissau National Day

Date: 24 Sep 2026
Released by: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

## MediaRelease.co Summary

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Guinea-Bissau on its 53rd National Day. The statement highlights a growing economic partnership, with emphasis on energy-sector cooperation and expanded trade and investment opportunities.

## Original release

On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my warmest congratulations to the people of Guinea-Bissau as they mark their 53rd National Day. The United States values its growing economic partnership with Guinea-Bissau, particularly in the energy sector. Together, we are deepening our cooperation and expanding opportunities for trade and investment in ways that benefit both the American and Bissau-Guinean peoples. As Guinea-Bissau celebrates this important occasion, I wish you every success. The United States looks forward to strengthening our relationship in the years ahead.

## Key details

- Author/spokesperson: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
- Published: 24 Sep 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: National (United States)
- Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/09/guinea-bissau-national-day-2/
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/us/mr01019-guinea-bissau-national-day-24092026.html

Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/09/guinea-bissau-national-day-2/
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