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U.S. Department of State Press Releases

870 Press Releases
  • Published on June 30, 2022 - 05:10 GMT

    Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day

    On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the 62nd anniversary of your independence. On this occasion, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening …

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  • Published on June 29, 2022 - 21:27 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares At the NATO Public Forum

    MS MARTIN:  All right, great.  Everyone ready and settled?  On behalf of the Atlantic Council and all of the other partners to this – to this event, I welcome you and I thank you for spending this time with us after a very long day.  I’m so delighted to …

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  • Published on June 29, 2022 - 21:27 GMT

    Remarks for the 2nd Annual International Religious Freedom Summit

    Hello, everybody. I’m grateful for the opportunity to speak at the 2nd annual International Religious Freedom Summit. Like all of you at this gathering, the United States has a deep and abiding commitment to protecting and promoting religious freedom for …

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  • Published on June 29, 2022 - 04:39 GMT

    Seychelles National Day

    On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the Seychellois people on your forty-sixth anniversary of independence. The United States greatly values our relationship with Seychelles and our mutual dedication to democratic values, human …

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  • Published on June 28, 2022 - 17:57 GMT

    Targeting Russia’s War Machine, Sanctions Evaders, Military Units Implicated in Human Rights Abuses, and Officials Involved in ...

    The United States reaffirms our commitment to working alongside our allies and partners to further impose severe consequences on President Putin and his supporters for Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war against the government and people of Ukraine.  …

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  • Published on June 28, 2022 - 14:50 GMT

    Assistance for Afghanistan to Respond to June 22 Earthquake

    The devastating June 22 earthquake that struck in eastern Afghanistan intensified the ongoing humanitarian crisis the Afghan people have endured for too long. U.S.-funded partners on the ground responded rapidly with medical care, and President Biden …

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  • Published on June 27, 2022 - 04:29 GMT

    On the Occasion of the Republic of Djibouti’s National Day

    On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Djibouti on the 45th anniversary of your independence. The United States appreciates the close partnership between our governments and warm friendship between our peoples.  Together, …

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  • Published on June 26, 2022 - 15:14 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jake Tapper of State of the Union with Jake Tapper on CNN

    QUESTION:  Here with me now exclusively is the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken.  Thank you so much for joining us, Mr. Secretary.  Appreciate it. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thanks, Jake. QUESTION:  So we’re here at the G7.  France and the UK, who are here …

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  • Published on June 26, 2022 - 13:58 GMT

    International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 

    Today, we solemnly observe the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, and in so doing, the United States reaffirms our condemnation of torture no matter where or by whom it is perpetrated.  Torture is not only an unacceptable violation of …

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  • Published on June 26, 2022 - 05:26 GMT

    Madagascar National Day 

    On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Madagascar on the occasion of your sixty-second Independence Day. The United States remains steadfast in its commitment to work with the Malagasy people to protect the environment and …

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  • Published on June 25, 2022 - 22:36 GMT

    Mozambique National Day 

    On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes to the people of Mozambique and join in commemorating your independence. Over the last year, our cooperative efforts have contributed to a more peaceful, prosperous, and healthy Mozambique. …

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  • Published on June 25, 2022 - 06:45 GMT

    Today’s Supreme Court Decision

    As Secretary of State, I usually avoid commenting on Supreme Court rulings. But today’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade has raised understandable questions and concerns across the world and within our workforce. So let me be clear: under this …

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  • Published on June 25, 2022 - 04:28 GMT

    Slovenia’s National Day

    On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Slovenia a happy Statehood Day. As we honor the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Slovenia, we celebrate our shared democratic values …

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  • Published on June 24, 2022 - 22:21 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon.  Let me just start by saying how wonderful it is to be back in Germany for what is I think my sixth time as Secretary of State.  There are reminders of my country’s partnership with Germany everywhere in this city, …

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  • Published on June 24, 2022 - 20:38 GMT

    Three Seas Initiative Summit

    Hello, everyone. President Levits, Foreign Minister Rinkēvičs, thank you and all in Latvia’s government for your leadership of the Three Seas Initiative over the past year, and for hosting this timely summit. I’m honored to have the opportunity to address …

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  • Published on June 24, 2022 - 18:45 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken During the Uniting for Global Food Security Conference

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Annalena, thank you so much.  I guess our mail service was working better maybe than some of the colleagues, but I really want to thank you and thank Germany, for bringing us all together here in this place at this critical time.  And I …

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  • Published on June 24, 2022 - 16:48 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna Before Their Meeting

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  It’s a great pleasure to actually be able to be face to face with my colleague, Catherine Colonna, the new French foreign minister.  It probably doesn’t feel new anymore because the challenges pile up …

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  • Published on June 24, 2022 - 14:56 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock Before Their Meeting

    FOREIGN MINISTER BAERBOCK:  (Via interpreter) Ladies and gentlemen, Tony, I am very grateful that you made the trip again as the Secretary of State and are joining us at our conference, Uniting for Food Security.  Thank you for joining us today. In mid-May …

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  • Published on June 24, 2022 - 11:27 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And German Vice Chancellor and Minister For Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck Before ...

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good morning, everyone.  It’s very good to be back in Germany, I think now for my fifth time in this job, and also to see again the Vice Chancellor after having visited with him in Washington, D.C.  We are deeply grateful for the …

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  • Published on June 23, 2022 - 04:15 GMT

    Luxembourg National Day

    On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri and the people of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg as you celebrate your National Day and the Grand Duke’s Official Birthday.     Our enduring and …

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