One year ago today, 13 American service members lost their lives in a terrorist attack on the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. These American heroes were engaged in a selfless mission to undertake an unprecedented airlift, making the ultimate sacrifice while …
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Uruguay on the 197th anniversary of your independence on August 25th. The United States deeply appreciates our long and fruitful partnership with Uruguay. Our wide-ranging …
Five years ago, Burma’s military launched a brutal campaign against Rohingya – razing villages, raping, torturing, and perpetrating large-scale violence that killed thousands of Rohingya men, women, and children. More than 740,000 Rohingya were forced to …
I am appointing Ambassador Philip T. Reeker as Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations. In this capacity, Ambassador Reeker will serve as U.S. OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair and lead negotiator for the U.S. delegation to the Geneva International Discussions …
We are concerned by reports of renewed hostilities in Ethiopia. We call on the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) to redouble efforts to advance talks to achieve a durable ceasefire without preconditions and ultimately …
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day, the commemoration of the date in 1991 when Ukraine officially left the Soviet Union and became a sovereign, democratic country. What should be a …
The U.S. National Group to the Permanent Court of Arbitration intends to nominate Professor Sarah Cleveland, an esteemed scholar of international law with extensive experience in multilateral settings, for election to the International Court of Justice in …
As we mark the fourth annual International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, we recall that countless individuals have been killed, harmed, imprisoned, threatened, and harassed because of their beliefs. We …
On World Humanitarian Day, we honor the humanitarian aid workers who have sacrificed so much to protect and assist the world’s most vulnerable populations. We commend the bravery and compassion of those who put the welfare of others before their own. We …
As we approach the six-month mark of Russia’s unprovoked and brutal full-scale war against Ukraine, President Putin’s forces continue their assault, inflicting grievous harm on civilians and causing massive destruction of civilian infrastructure. …
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Hungary a happy Saint Stephen’s Day, as you celebrate the foundation of your nation more than a millennium ago. Our nations are connected in so many ways, including the commitments we share to …
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good morning. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Okay. (Laughter.) Now, I think we’ve already learned a few lessons today. Lesson number one: Never follow Tom Pickering. (Laughter.) But also I think we’ve learned …
On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes to the people of the Gabonese Republic on the 62nd anniversary of your independence. The United States congratulates Gabon for its entry into the Commonwealth of Nations. We commend Gabon’s efforts to …
We announced today that, through USAID’s continued partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), the U.S. Government will contribute more than $68 million to support the procurement, transport, and storage of up to 150,000 metric tons of Ukrainian wheat …
On behalf of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to the Indonesian people on the occasion of your Independence Day. The United States is proud of the long history of friendship and cooperation between our two countries. I witnessed …
MR MASSINGA: I’m Erv Massinga from the Department of State, Africa Bureau, and thanks to each of you for joining us today. It’s always my pleasure and honor to introduce Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Today he’s going to focus on issues that are …
On behalf of the United States of America, I send my kindest regards and congratulations to the Republic of Korea and the South Korean people as you celebrate your National Day. For nearly seventy years, through our ironclad Alliance, the United States and …
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Liechtenstein and wish you the best as you celebrate your National Day. Our countries also mark our 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, a strong partnership built on a …
On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the government and people of the Republic of the Congo on the 62nd anniversary of your independence. The United States commends the Republic of the Congo’s leadership in …
We join those across the country and around the world who are keeping Salman Rushdie in our thoughts in the aftermath of this heinous attack. More than a literary giant, Rushdie has consistently stood up for the universal rights of freedom of expression, …
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