[wanabidii] Press Releases: Aruba's Independence Day

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Aruba's Independence Day 01/25/2016 10:39 AM EST Aruba's Independence Day Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC January 25, 2016 On behalf of President Barack Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to offer my best wishes to the citizens of Aruba as they mark the anniversary of their independence on January 25, a day named in honor of the statesman and patriot Betico Croes. In recent years, Aruba has emerged as a key force in moving the Caribbean toward a clean energy future. This can be seen through the nation’s development of one of the largest solar parks in the region, its hosting of the sixth annual Green Aruba Conference in 2015, its participation in the Caribbean Energy Security Summit in Washington, D.C., and its support for the COP21 Summit in Paris, which yielded an unprecedented multilateral agreement to combat climate change. Taken together, these steps reflect Aruba’s commitment to sustainability and to meeting its goal of being completely independent of fossil fuels by 2020. Aruba’s dedication to environmental protection and clean energy is matched only by the warm hospitality of its citizens, rich culture, and beautiful beaches, which each year welcome millions of visitors from the United States. I wish all Arubans a year of peace and prosperity, and a most festive day of celebration. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520