Congratulatory message from Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the occasion of Independence Day

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MESSAGE

ATTN: HIS EXCELLENCY

MR. MARCO RUBIO

SECRETARY OF STATE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Mr. Secretary of State,

Please convey our sincere congratulations to the American people on the occasion of the U.S. national holiday - Independence Day. The Russian Federation extends its support for America’s pursuit of unity and the realization of the American dream.

I look forward to our collaborative efforts further enhancing bilateral relations in a constructive direction, fostering stability and predictability rooted in mutual respect and consideration for each other’s national interests shaped by history, geography, and realities on the ground.

I take this opportunity to wish the American people to follow the path of peace and prosperity, as they continue to uphold the enduring principles enshrined in the U.S. Declaration of Independence ensuring every individual’s right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Respectfully yours,

SERGEY LAVROV