On behalf of the United States, I offer my sincere congratulations to the people of Serbia on the occasion of your national day.

The United States remains a steadfast friend and partner of Serbia, just as we were 100 years ago when then President Wilson issued a special proclamation calling on a national day of prayer in solidarity with the Serbian people. We look forward to strengthening our partnership in the years ahead as Serbia progresses towards integration into the Western Community of Nations.

We wish all of Serbia’s people peace, security, and prosperity in the coming year.