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Africa: Sudan's National Day

WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, January 1, 2017/APO/ --

Press Statement 
John Kerry 
Secretary of State 
Washington, DC
January 1, 2017


On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of Sudan on 61 years of independence and send our best wishes for the year ahead.
I share your hopes for a Sudan at peace with itself and its neighbors. It is my fervent wish that the coming year brings sustainable peace, reconciliation, and development to Sudan.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Department of State.