Ambassador Nina Hachigian is returning to the Department of State as our first Special Representative for Subnational Diplomacy. As Special Representative, Ambassador Hachigian will also lead a newly established Unit for Subnational Diplomacy. In an …
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of Germany as you celebrate 32 years of reunification this German Unity Day. Germany is an enduring NATO Ally and an influential global leader. The United States is fortunate …
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Guinea on the 64th anniversary of your independence. The United States continues to stand by the Guinean people in their pursuit of democratic governance. We continue to work closely …
We welcome the release from Venezuela of six wrongfully detained U.S. citizens — Jorge Toledo, Tomeu Vadell, José Luis Zambrano, Alirio Zambrano, Matthew Heath, and Osman Khan — as well as U.S. legal permanent resident Jose Pereira. After extraordinary …
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes to the people of Nigeria on the 62nd anniversary of their independence. The partnership between our two countries is strong and is built on our shared values of democracy, diversity, and a …
On behalf of the United States of America, I send best wishes to the people of the Republic of Cyprus on your Independence Day. The Republic of Cyprus and its citizens play a key role in ensuring security and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean region. …
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a great pleasure to be with the three presidents of the Freely Associated States, to have them here at the State Department, to reflect on the rich, deep history that binds us together, starting with our …
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate all Batswana on the 56th anniversary of your country’s independence. As you mark this momentous occasion, let us also celebrate the strong partnership between our two …
The United States unequivocally rejects Russia’s fraudulent attempt to change Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders, including by holding sham “referenda” in Ukraine’s Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhya regions. This is a clear violation of …
In October, the United States commemorates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) to herald the contributions and innovations of persons with disabilities to our country’s workforce. The 2022 NDEAM theme is “Disability: Part of the Equity …
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everybody. Bonjour, tout le monde. Foreign Minister Joly, Mélanie, as always, I’m delighted to welcome you back to the State Department, to the United States, and it is a great pleasure to continue our ongoing …
On the occasion of the 73rd People’s Republic of China National Day, I offer my congratulations to the people of China on behalf of the United States of America. As the United States works with the international community to tackle the great obstacles the …
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my congratulations to the people of Tuvalu as you celebrate the 44th anniversary of your nation’s independence on October 1. Our shared commitment to democracy and a free, open, prosperous, and resilient …
On behalf of United States of America, I congratulate the people of Palau on 28 years of independence and send you best wishes on your National Day. Our nations have a long tradition of friendship and partnership. The vital U.S.-Palau relationship is built …
The United States is taking further action to disrupt efforts to evade sanctions on the sale of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. Specifically, the Department of State is imposing sanctions on two People’s Republic of China (PRC)-based …
The Kremlin’s sham referenda are a futile effort to mask what amounts to a further attempt at a land grab in Ukraine. To be clear: the results were orchestrated in Moscow and do not reflect the will of the people of Ukraine. The United States does not, …
I congratulate Doreen Bogdan-Martin on her historic election to serve as the next Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This outcome reflects a broad endorsement by member states of Ms. Bogdan-Martin’s vision for universal …
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Suzanne, thank you very, very much. And colleagues, it is wonderful to see you all around this table. Thank you so much for being here. Welcome to the State Department. Welcome to the Benjamin Franklin Room. You can see to my left …
MS ALBRIGHT: Good morning. Thank you all so much for joining us today to celebrate a remarkable moment in the longstanding partnership between the United States and the Republic of Malawi. My name is Alice, and I am the CEO of the Millennium Challenge …
The President today signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2023, setting the refugee admissions target at 125,000 for this upcoming fiscal year. This ambitious target demonstrates that the United States is committed to …
