Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan in Berlin

US Secretary of State congratulates Sudan on Independence Day

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated the Sudan on the occasion of the 67th. Anniversary of its Independence Day. Blinken said in a press statement published over the US State Department’s website “on behalf of the Government of the United States of America I join the people of Sudan in commemorating 67 years of independence,” adding that “I admire the courage of those Sudanese who have time and again demanded that their voices be heard and that their leaders deliver freedom, peace, and justice.” He went on to say “I join the people of Sudan in mourning the loss of life this past year not only in pro-democracy protests, but also intercommunal violence.”
The US Secretary of State welcomed the December 5 announcement by the Sudanese parties of a framework political agreement, describing it as an essential first step toward restoring Sudan’s democratic transition. He said “the United States reaffirms our support for this Sudanese-led process and encourages all parties to engage swiftly in good faith and meaningful dialogue to resolve outstanding issues.”Blinken affirmed that United States will continue to stand with the people of Sudan and their struggle for democracy, saying that “I look forward to continuing work with Sudan during the democratic transition and wish for a peaceful and prosperous year ahead.”