US Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a statement on Tuesday on the occasion of Israel”s Independence Day.
“On behalf of the United States of America, I want to offer congratulations to all Israelis on the 75th anniversary of Israel”s statehood,” wrote Blinken.
“Ever since President Truman recognized the State of Israel just minutes after the Israeli Declaration of Independence, our countries have shared a special friendship rooted in shared interests and democratic values. Over the last 75 years, the United States and Israel have built a partnership that transcends politics and benefits the people of both nations. We see that in our scientific and technology cooperation, economic investment, and security collaboration, among many other areas,” he added.
“We will continue to work together to advance Israel”s integration into the region, which is central to the vision of a more peaceful, secure, and prosperous future for the people of the Middle East. As we seek to promote peace and prosperity in the region, we will also remain unwavering in our commitment to Israel”s security and democracy, endeavoring to strengthen further the decades-old US-Israel bond.”
“Yom Ha”atzmaut Sameach,” concluded Blinken.
US President Joe Biden earlier released a statement on the occasion of Israel”s 75th Independence Day.
“On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend our best wishes to the people of Israel as they celebrate 75 years of statehood,” wrote Biden.
“As a life-long friend and supporter of the State of Israel, I have worked my entire career to deepen and strengthen our partnership. And I have seen first-hand the benefits to both our nations. Together, we have achieved remarkable advances in science, medicine, and technology that will benefit our people for generations to come. We”ve continued to work together to create a more prosperous, peaceful, and integrated Middle East. And as strong partners, we are working together to build new alliances to meet 21st century challenges like climate change and global health,” stated Biden.