[wanabidii] Press Releases: Botswana National 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: Botswana National Day 09/30/2015 09:38 AM EDT Botswana National Day Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC September 30, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Botswana on the 49th anniversary of your independence on September 30. Botswana is one of the United States’ strongest, most reliable and valued partners in Africa. The partnership between our nations is grounded in mutual respect and responsibility. The United States applauds Botswana’s proud tradition of peace and your commitment to a democratic future that respects individual freedoms and responsible governance. The United States’ current engagement with Botswana, across a wide range of issues, underscores our mutual commitment to supporting democracy, human rights, youth empowerment including through the Washington Mandela Fellowship, the fight against HIV/AIDS through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, promoting economic growth, and conservation and environmental issues, including ending wildlife trafficking and protecting the Okavango Delta. Botswana has consistently been a source of hope for others, and an example of what is possible in Africa. The people of the United States send warmest wishes to the citizens of Botswana on your national day. 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