# Guinea National Day

Date: 2 Oct 2026
Released by: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

## MediaRelease.co Summary

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the people of Guinea on the 68th anniversary of independence. The statement cites deeper cooperation this year on critical minerals supply chains with Guinea’s elected leadership, plus a new global health security partnership aimed at building sustainable public health capacity. It frames U.S.–Guinea ties as a growing partnership grounded in mutual interest, prosperity, and security.

## Original release

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Guinea on the 68th anniversary of your independence. The United States and Guinea share a growing partnership built on mutual interest and benefit. This year, in partnership with your elected leadership, we deepened cooperation on critical minerals development to strengthen all secure and reliable supply chains. We also launched a new global health security partnership to help Guinea build a sustainable, self-sufficient public health capacity. These achievements reflect our shared commitment to prosperity and security for both our peoples. I send my best wishes to all Guineans as you celebrate this important day.

## Key details

- Author/spokesperson: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
- Published: 2 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: National (United States)
- Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/guinea-national-day/
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/us/mr01158-guinea-national-day-02102026.html

Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/guinea-national-day/
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