U.S. Embassy in Asmara sent congratulations to the people of Eritrea on the 65th anniversary of the start of the armed struggle for independence (1 September 1961).
Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Christine Meyer also described positive experiences she has had in Eritrea. She said she would share with people in the United States that Eritrea achieved independence more than 35 years ago and that all nations should respect Eritrea’s sovereignty and agreed-upon borders, as the United States does.