PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 15, 2023 By announcing National Security Law charges and a list of cash awards that unjustly target overseas democracy advocates, including a U.S. citizen and other individuals based in the …
PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON DECEMBER 17, 2023 The United States condemns the prosecution of pro-democracy advocate and media owner Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong under the PRC-imposed National Security Law. Lai has been held in pre- …
DECEMBER 17, 2023 Our nation was founded on the fundamental idea that we are created equal and deserve to be treated equally. But for 61 years, the Chinese Exclusion Act failed to live up to that promise. It weaponized our immigration system to …
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, December 14, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen delivered remarks on the U.S.-China economic relationship at the U.S-China Business Council’s 50th Anniversary Dinner in Washington, DC. As Prepared for Delivery Good evening. …
PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON DECEMBER 14, 2023 The United States welcomes the European Council’s December 14 decisions on EU enlargement as a powerful affirmation of the EU candidates’ and prospective candidates’ European …
DECEMBER 13, 2023 Eight years ago, the world came together in Paris to announce a historic commitment to address climate change and protect the planet for future generations. On my very first day in office, I took action to return the United States to …
The United States is today announcing a new package of weapons and equipment to support the people of Ukraine as they defend their country and their freedom against Russia’s aggression. This package provides up to $200 million of arms and equipment under …
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 11, 2023 The United States is taking a series of actions today, on International Anti-Corruption Day, to promote accountability for those who engage in corruption around the world. …
PRESS STATEMENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 10, 2023 We live by the principle that all persons are born free and equal with inherent human rights. This principle – a product of foresight and humility by those who came before us – was enshrined 75 …
DECEMBER 06, 2023 We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), met virtually on December 6, 2023, to address global challenges and shape a course for a better future. We reaffirm our commitment made at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, which is a city that …
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 8, 2023 The United States is marking Human Rights Day and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10th by taking actions to promote accountability for …
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in 1948, enshrines the principle recognized by all members of the UN General Assembly that human rights and fundamental freedoms are inherent to all people, and states that all human beings are born free …
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 7, 2023 The Department of State is committed to countering corruption and promoting integrity as a foreign policy priority and core national security interest. On the eve of International …
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 I’ll never forget the first time I met Dr. Kissinger. I was a young Senator, and he was Secretary of State—giving a briefing on the state of the world. Throughout our careers, we often disagreed. And often strongly. But from that first …
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the UN Climate Conference, COP 28, Leaders Event: Transforming Food Systems in the Face of Climate Change REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE COP 28 DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES DECEMBER 1, 2023 SECRETARY …
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 30, 2023 Henry Kissinger once wrote that, “however different the great statesmen of history, they had a common sense of the past and a vision for the future.” Henry was not only a student of …
Today, 16 more people have been returned to their families after being held hostage by Hamas for more than 50 days. Among them, is Liat Beinin—a high school teacher, a guide at Israel’s Holocaust Museum Yad Vashem, and an American. Jill and I are deeply …
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 28, 2023 The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the African Union’s Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on the …
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 28, 2023 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative …
Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Airlift of Critical Humanitarian Supplies to Egypt to Support Aid Delivery in Gaza NOVEMBER 28, 2023 Today, the United States airlifted over 54,000 pounds of medical items and food aid to the …
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