Washington, DC - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send congratulations to the people of Equatorial Guinea on the 51st anniversary of your independence.

"The United States looks forward to continued cooperation on strengthening good governance and security for the benefit of all Equatoguinean people and expanding economic ties.

"May the people of Equatorial Guinea enjoy peace, prosperity, and stability in the years to come."