On behalf of the people of the United States, I send our congratulations to the people of the Republic of Cyprus on the 64th anniversary of its independence.
The Republic of Cyprus and the United States are partners in pursuit of a more peaceful and prosperous world and share a commitment to democracy and freedom. We are deeply grateful for Cyprus's contributions and continued efforts to strengthen the rule of law, its leadership on regional security issues, and its continued assistance in support of civilians in crisis. The bonds between our nations have never been stronger, and we look forward to continuing to deepen our bilateral relationship.
We remain fully committed to a Cypriot-led, UN-facilitated comprehensive settlement to reunify the island as a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality for all Cypriots. The United States remains your steadfast partner and believes in the resilience of the Cypriot people. I extend my warmest regards and best wishes to the Cypriot people, and I look forward to another year of collaboration between our nations.
