SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. Before we begin, let me just take a moment to again welcome the safe return of Mark Frerichs, an American Navy veteran who spent more than two and a half years in captivity in Afghanistan. His return is the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
On behalf of the United States government and the people of the United States, I congratulate Guatemala on the 201st celebration of its Independence Day. The friendship and partnership between Guatemala and the United States is based on shared democratic …
On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate Costa Rica on its 201st Independence Day. Costa Rica and the United States enjoy a friendship and partnership founded on respect for democratic principles that shape both our countries. …
On behalf of the American people, I extend our warmest greetings to the people of Nicaragua on their Independence Day. Our two societies are joined by deep historical, commercial, and human connections that are far stronger and longer lasting than any …
On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate Hondurans on their very special 201st Independence Day. With the historic inauguration of President Xiomara Castro in January, the U.S.-Honduras relationship entered a productive new phase. …
On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate El Salvador on its 201st Independence Day. The people of El Salvador and the United States share a unique bond of friendship, familial ties, and partnership. Salvadorans seek security and …
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