Secretary of State Rubio Issues Statement on Gabonese Republic National Day
August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Aug. 16, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio on Gabonese Republic National Day:
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On behalf of the United States, I am pleased to extend warm congratulations to the people of Gabon as you celebrate the 66th anniversary of your independence on August 17.
Our growing commercial ties and deepening security cooperation reflect a shared commitment to a stable, prosperous, and sover . . .
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On behalf of the United States, I am pleased to extend warm congratulations to the people of Gabon as you celebrate the 66th anniversary of your independence on August 17.
Our growing commercial ties and deepening security cooperation reflect a shared commitment to a stable, prosperous, and sover . . .