Press Releases: South Africa National Day

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Press Statement

Rex W. Tillerson

Secretary of State

Washington, DC

April 27, 2017


On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate all South Africans as you observe the 23rd anniversary of Freedom Day.

On this day commemorating your first democratic elections, we reflect on South Africa’s legacy of political and economic leadership in Africa and acknowledge our strong and broad partnership based on shared goals of security, democracy, and prosperity.