On International Anti-Corruption Day and on the eve of Human Rights Day, the United States is taking dozens of actions to promote accountability for corruption and human rights abuse around the world. In doing so, we are using a range of accountability …
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a great pleasure once again to have my friend Zbigniew Rau, the foreign minister of Poland, here at the State Department in Washington. We were just together in Bucharest for a very important meeting of …
Today, we are imposing sanctions on three Russian entities connected to Moscow’s growing military relationship with Tehran – a relationship that includes the transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Iran. The Kremlin is deploying these UAVs against …
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish all Finns a happy national day as you celebrate the 105th anniversary of your independence. This year, the United States and Finland reaffirmed the strength of our relationship and our commitment to …
MR MURRAY: Secretary Blinken, thank you very much for joining us when you’re a little under the weather. I think you’ve got a bit of a cold. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, I’m rebounding Matt but great to be with you. Good to see you all. MR MURRAY: It’s …
MR PATEL: Good afternoon, everybody. We will take four questions. The first question goes to Yuka Hayashi with The Wall Street Journal. QUESTION: Hi. Thank you very much for doing this. I would like to ask about the disagreement over the (inaudible) …
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Gina, thanks very much. Margrethe, Valdis, so wonderful to have you here with the three of us, with Katherine, with Gina. And I’ll add very little because we’re most anxious to get into this conversation and to hear from all of you. …
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Please take a seat. Thank you so much. Thank you. Good morning, J Street. Now, it’s Sunday, the World Cup is on, New York Times probably awaits, and yet you’re all here, and I am grateful for that. It’s wonderful to see …
QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, thanks so much for joining us. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Morning, Jake. QUESTION: Let’s start with Ukraine, because it’s clear that Russia is openly terrorizing the Ukrainian people with attacks not just on civilians but on …
QUESTION: Good morning to you, Mr. Secretary. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Margaret, good morning. Good to be with you. QUESTION: I want to start with some breaking news overnight out of Iran. They have abolished the morality police. This is after months of …
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. Welcome. Welcome to the State Department. Welcome to what is for us an incredibly special evening. The Kennedy Center Honors is one of our favorite events of the year. Actually, I’ll let you in on a secret: …
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India is a strong partner of the United States, and I look forward to supporting my friend Prime Minister Modi during India’s G20 presidency. Together we will advance sustainable and inclusive growth while tackling shared challenges like the climate, …
Around the world, governments and non-state actors harass, threaten, jail, and even kill individuals on account of their beliefs. In some instances, they stifle individuals’ freedom of religion or belief to exploit opportunities for political gain. These …
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. To my friend – longstanding friend – Nelson Cunningham, thank you for those wonderful words. But thank you even more for your leadership, for BCIU’s leadership. It is making a profound difference, and we are …
Via Translation QUESTION: Good afternoon, Antony Blinken. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. QUESTION: Thank you for giving a little bit of your time, which I know is very precious, for Télématin and for the viewers of France 2. Thank you also for …
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Kingdom of Thailand as it celebrates Thai National Day. This past year, the United States and Thailand have strengthened our partnership and alliance. Thailand successfully hosted the Asia- …
On behalf of the United States of America, I want to convey our sincere warm wishes to the people of the United Arab Emirates as you celebrate your 51st National Day. Our partnership is strong, as represented by our troops who have served together in …
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you. Well, good evening, everyone. (Laughter.) Thank you for your patience. President Macron, Mrs. Macron, it is an honor to welcome you to the State Department. (Via interpreter) Professionally, but also on a …
World AIDS Day reminds us that HIV/AIDS continues to pose a threat to global health and global health security. With 650,000 people having lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses last year, the United States government remains committed to working with …
