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Published on August 8, 2022 - 20:38 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor at a Joint Press ...

MODERATOR: Good afternoon. Welcome to Minister Pandor and Secretary Blinken. We are going to start with our press conference. My colleague and I will be facilitating. Minister Pandor and Secretary Blinken will make statements, after which we will take …

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Published on August 8, 2022 - 18:55 GMT

$1 Billion in New U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

Nearly six months into the unprovoked and brutal assault on Ukraine, Russia continues its destruction of Ukrainian towns and villages. President Biden has been clear that we will continue to support the Ukrainian people as they defend their country from …

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Published on August 8, 2022 - 18:55 GMT

Remarks at the Opening of the U.S.-South African Strategic Dialogue

MINISTER PANDOR: Well, good morning, everyone. We didn’t really want to come here because we were enjoying our discussion so much, but we took pity on you and decided that we should come out. So allow me to begin. Secretary of State Mr. Antony Blinken; Ms …

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Published on August 8, 2022 - 15:21 GMT

Singapore National Day

On behalf of the United States of America, I send my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Singapore on the occasion of your National Day on August 9. The United States and Singapore enjoy a long friendship, built on a vision for a more secure, …

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Published on August 8, 2022 - 15:21 GMT

Imposing Sanctions on Virtual Currency Mixer Tornado Cash

The United States is sanctioning virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash for its involvement in laundering a portion of the more than $600 million stolen by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) hackers in one of the largest known virtual currency …

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Published on August 8, 2022 - 13:39 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Karen Davila of ABS-CBN

QUESTION: All right. Secretary of State Blinken, it’s an honor to have you on Head Start. I’m Karen Davila. Please tell us about your meeting with President Marcos this morning. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, it was really an honor and a pleasure to see …

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Published on August 8, 2022 - 13:39 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Thulasizwe Simelane of eNCA

QUESTION: Sir, thank you. I really appreciate your time, Secretary Blinken. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good to be with you. QUESTION: It is an absolute honor for me to speak to you. So — SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. QUESTION: — let me get straight to it, …

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Published on August 8, 2022 - 13:39 GMT

Welcoming the Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza and Israel

The United States welcomes the agreement today to bring an end to hostilities and restore calm in Gaza and Israel. The agreement will bring a welcome respite to Israeli and Palestinian civilians and permit deliveries of critical fuel and other supplies …

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Published on August 7, 2022 - 16:18 GMT

Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Georgia

Fourteen years ago today, Russia invaded the sovereign nation of Georgia. As we have done since 2008, we remember those killed and injured by Russian forces. For decades, the citizens of Georgia in Abkhazia and South Ossetia have lived under Russian …

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Published on August 7, 2022 - 15:06 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. This is such an incredibly powerful, moving experience, but all the more so because to be guided by Antoinette gives it particularly special meaning. And thank you so much for sharing with me, sharing with us …

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Published on August 7, 2022 - 12:39 GMT

24th Anniversary of the 1998 Embassy Bombings

Today we solemnly remember the lives — Americans, Kenyans, Tanzanians, and others — that were violently taken from us 24 years ago. The terrorist attacks against our Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania claimed 224 innocent victims and …

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Published on August 7, 2022 - 04:32 GMT

Côte d’Ivoire’s National Day

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I warmly wish the Ivoirian people a happy 62nd National Day. On this celebratory occasion, we reaffirm our enduring partnership and friendship with the people and government of Côte d’Ivoire. I …

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Published on August 6, 2022 - 13:46 GMT

Jamaica’s Independence Day

On behalf of the Government and People of the United States, I extend a heartfelt congratulations to the Jamaican people on a successful six decades of independence. Since 1962, our two countries have stood side-by-side, strengthening regional security, …

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Published on August 6, 2022 - 13:45 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a U.S. Trade and Development Agency Offshore Wind Grant Signing

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, and thank you, everyone. It’s wonderful, first of all, to be here in the Ayala Triangle Gardens, and I hope you had an opportunity, however briefly, to look at some of the work that’s on display over to my left. …

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Published on August 6, 2022 - 12:37 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a COVID-19 Assistance Event

MODERATOR: (In progress) participating in today’s event. I would like first to welcome to the podium the Honorable Marie Sheilah “Honey” Lacuna-Pangan – to the mayor of Manila. Thank you. (Applause.) LACUNA-PANGAN: Good afternoon, everyone. On behalf …

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Published on August 6, 2022 - 11:25 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo At a Virtual Press Availability

MODERATOR: I wish to welcome everyone, especially the DFA press corps and the traveling press of the United States, to the virtual joint press conference by Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. We’re also …

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Published on August 6, 2022 - 08:24 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. Before Their Meeting

PRESIDENT MARCOS JR: Good morning, Mr. Secretary, and all of your party. We are all very happy that – we’ve seen your schedule, and we are very happy that you were able to find time to pass by the Philippines so that we have the continuing contact that …

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Published on August 6, 2022 - 07:07 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo Before Their Virtual Meeting

FOREIGN SECRETARY MANALO: First, Mr. Secretary, welcome to the Philippines and to the department of foreign affairs, even though it’s virtual. And I’m glad that you did find the opportunity and time to come here to Manila, especially after attending the …

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Published on August 6, 2022 - 02:08 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Narin Sun of Voice of America Khmer

QUESTION: So thank you for taking the time out your busy schedule. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Pleasure. QUESTION: So two question first before we touch on the topics on Cambodia. So one is about Taiwan and Myanmar. Just want to get your view on what do you …

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Published on August 5, 2022 - 16:46 GMT

Bolivia’s Independence Day

On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Bolivia on the 197th anniversary of your independence on August 6. As we celebrate Bolivia’s independence, the United States expresses its respect for …

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