U.S. Department of State

08/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/31/2026 22:35

Benin National Day

Benin National Day

Press Statement

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

August 1, 2026

The United States is proud to join the people of Benin in their celebration of 66 years as a sovereign nation, a milestone that reflects your resilience and enduring spirit. As your country moves forward under new Presidential leadership, we extend our sincerest wishes for a productive and successful year ahead.

On this occasion, we proudly reaffirm the rich relationship between our governments and peoples. We remain committed to further strengthening our partnership and to working side by side in pursuit of shared ambitions: driving economic opportunity, fostering stability, and enhancing security across both of our countries.

Let us build deeper ties in the year ahead.

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