WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – On Saturday, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton congratulated in the people of Tunisia on the 54th Anniversary of the independence, the State Department announced.

And on this special day, I reaffirm the commitment of the United States to support the aspirations of the Tunisian people for an independent, democratic and open Tunisia and a peaceful and prosperous future,” Secretary Clinton said.

“Ties between our two nations extend back over two centuries, and it is our hope that those bonds will endure well into the future.”

“We look forward to strengthening the partnership between our governments and the friendship between our people, working together on issues of common concern and shared responsibility,” the U.S. Secretary of State added.