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Published on September 19, 2022 - 18:09 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Yemeni Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi Before Their Meeting

MR AL-ALIMI: (Via interpreter) I am delighted to meet His Excellency Secretary of the U.S. – of State Mr. Blinken and accompanying delegation. And we are always look – we always look forward to meeting the Secretary. We met for the first time in Jeddah …

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Published on September 19, 2022 - 16:38 GMT

Saint Kitts and Nevis National Day

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and government of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the 39th anniversary of your independence. The people of Saint Kitts and Nevis have exhibited an impressive resiliency over the past few …

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Published on September 19, 2022 - 14:44 GMT

Welcoming the Release of Mark Frerichs

After more than two years in captivity, U.S. Navy veteran Mark Frerichs is safe and on his way home from Afghanistan. I am grateful to our State Department team and to our broader national security professionals as well as to our partners in Qatar. Mark’s …

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Published on September 18, 2022 - 23:27 GMT

Nepali Constitution Day

On behalf of the people and the Government of the United States of America, I warmly congratulate the people of Nepal as you celebrate your Constitution Day on September 19. Our strong people-to-people ties bind us, with Nepalis contributing to many parts …

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Published on September 18, 2022 - 14:39 GMT

Chile National Day

On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I send our best wishes to the people of Chile as you celebrate your Fiestas Patrias on September 18. Over the past year, Chile again demonstrated it is a model of democracy, with exemplary, peaceful …

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Published on September 16, 2022 - 20:45 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi At a Joint Press Availability

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, first of all, we’ve done the most important thing, so I’m really delighted, Ayman, to have you back in Washington. The team, our team, have done a lot of good work. But before we get to why we’re actually here today, let me on …

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Published on September 16, 2022 - 14:01 GMT

Mexican National Day

On behalf of the people and government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Mexican government and its people as you celebrate Mexican independence. ¡Felicidades por más de 200 años de independencia! As two nations with an enduring …

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Published on September 16, 2022 - 00:27 GMT

Second Anniversary of the Signing of the Abraham Accords

This week, we celebrate the two-year anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords and normalization agreements. These steps have been transformational for Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco. They have led to new forms of …

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Published on September 16, 2022 - 00:27 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a special pleasure to receive my colleague and friend, the Foreign Minister of South Africa Naledi Pandor. This is just a very small way to return the extraordinary hospitality that the foreign minister …

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Published on September 16, 2022 - 00:27 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Portuguese Foreign Minister Joao Gomes Cravinho Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I’m so pleased to welcome my colleague, the foreign minister of Portugal, Joao Cravinho. Welcome to the State Department. It’s great to have you here. And I think the timing couldn’t be better to …

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Published on September 16, 2022 - 00:27 GMT

$600 Million in Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

Together with our Allies and partners, we are delivering the arms and equipment that Ukraine’s forces are utilizing so effectively as they continue their successful counter-offensive against Russia’s invasion. President Biden has been clear we will …

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Published on September 15, 2022 - 19:57 GMT

Targeting Russia’s Senior Officials, Defense Industrial Base, Financial Infrastructure Leaders, and Human Rights Abusers

The United States continues to hold the Russian government to account for its war against Ukraine. Today, we are taking actions against major Russian defense entities, key advanced-technology firms that support Russia’s defense industrial base, and …

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Published on September 15, 2022 - 19:57 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. It’s a great pleasure to welcome President Santokhi from Suriname here to the State Department, to Washington. It’s wonderful to be with you. Suriname is a great partner for the United States in the region …

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Published on September 15, 2022 - 17:41 GMT

Commemorating the International Day of Democracy

On this International Day of Democracy, we underscore our support for democracy as we strive toward a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world. The United States places democracy and human rights at the center of our foreign policy; they are …

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Published on September 15, 2022 - 15:30 GMT

Papua New Guinea National Day

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest regards to the people of Papua New Guinea in honor of the 47th anniversary of your independence this September 16. The bilateral relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea is …

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