Washington, DC - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State: "On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate all Finns as you celebrate the 104th anniversary of your independence.

Washington, DC - "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Polish people as you celebrate your Constitution Day.

Washington, DC - The United States is gravely concerned by the violent clashes yesterday in Mogadishu. We call on all parties to exercise restraint and to resolve their differences peacefully. 

Washington, DC - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State: "As Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates its Statehood Day, I extend congratulations on behalf of the United States Government and the American people.

Washington, DC - The United States is concerned about the arrests of journalists affiliated with the group Bao Sach (Clean Journalism).  Nguyen Phuoc Trung Bao, Nguyen Thanh Nha, and Doan Kien Giang were arrested on April 20 and charged with “abusing democratic freedoms” under Article 331 of the Penal Code.  These arrests follow the December detention of another member of Bao Sach, Truong Chau Huu Danh, under the same charges.

Washington, DC - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State: "On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send greetings to the people of Suriname as you celebrate the 45th anniversary of your nation’s independence.