WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs issued the following report:

On behalf of the United States of America, I wish to convey my most heartfelt congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Grenada's independence.

Over the past 50 years, Grenada has worked hard to achieve its current position as a secure, democratic stalwart upon which other countries in the region and the United States can depend. Whether working together to combat the climate crisis under the U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis 2030 or to ensure a safe, secure, and prosperous Caribbean region under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, Grenada is a reliable partner with strong democratic value...