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Published on December 13, 2022 - 21:08 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Before Meeting With Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, ...

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. A tout le monde, bienvenue, welcome. Secretary Austin and I are delighted to have three close partners of the United States with us this morning: President Bazoum of the Republic of Niger, President …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 19:03 GMT

Plans for a Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy

Health threats such as COVID-19, Ebola, HIV/AIDS, and many others continue to demonstrate that health security is national security. A virus can spread quickly across borders and around the globe, endangering lives, disrupting how countries and communities …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 04:16 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Reception for African Innovators as Part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. So I am here to tell you that we have another 10 speakers, and so we can – (laughter). We are so thrilled to have you here at the State Department. Now, I have not heard or seen this room this animated in the …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 02:39 GMT

200th Anniversary of U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Relations

On behalf of the United States, I convey my highest regards to the government and people of Mexico as our nations jointly celebrate 200 years of bilateral relations. The U.S.-Mexico relationship is one of the world’s most important, dynamic, and …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 02:38 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Signing Ceremony for a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the Tent Partnership for ...

ASSISTANT SECRETARY NOYES: Good afternoon, Mr. Secretary, Hamdi, Abdul, colleagues, and guests. It is a great pleasure to be here today and welcome you all on this wonderful occasion when the room is so beautifully decorated. My name is Julieta Valls …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 00:48 GMT

Alleged Pan Am Flight 103 Bombmaker in U.S. Custody

Today is an important day for justice. Following an intensive diplomatic effort, Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir al-Marimi is in U.S. custody to face trial for his alleged role in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. The bombing resulted in the deaths of 270 …

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Published on December 12, 2022 - 21:08 GMT

Secretary Blinken And Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. Very pleased to have Foreign Minister Norov here from Uzbekistan. It’s good to have you at the State Department. We are pursuing our Strategic Partnership Dialogue, which I’m very pleased about. That’ll …

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Published on December 12, 2022 - 06:13 GMT

Kenya National Day

I join President Ruto and all Kenyans in celebrating 59 years of Kenyan independence. The close cooperation between Kenya and the United States on a wide range of shared priorities is a testament to the depth of our friendship and shared values. We …

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Published on December 11, 2022 - 06:13 GMT

Burkina Faso National Day

On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Burkina Faso as you celebrate your 62nd National Day. This past year has been a trying time for Burkina Faso as the nation has faced unprecedented …

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Published on December 10, 2022 - 06:32 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Conversation with 2022 Department of State Anti-Corruption Champion Award Honorees

ASSISTANT SECRETARY ROBINSON: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to this fireside chat where we are honored to be joined by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and three recently announced Anti-Corruption Champion awardees: Rozina Islam, Janet …

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Published on December 10, 2022 - 02:26 GMT

UN Security Council Adopts Resolution Establishing Humanitarian Carveout across UN Sanctions Regimes

Today’s adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2664 is a critical step to enabling the unimpeded delivery of food, medicine, and humanitarian aid, while upholding robust sanctions – critical to driving our foreign policy goals. The UN Security Council …

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Published on December 10, 2022 - 02:25 GMT

Human Rights Day

On December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) affirming that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Tomorrow, we honor the UDHR and its proclamation that human …

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Published on December 9, 2022 - 20:15 GMT

The Release of Brittney Griner from Russia

This morning, I joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, National Security Advisor Sullivan, and Cherelle Griner in the Oval Office, as Cherelle spoke to her wife Brittney, who is now on her way back to the United States and to her wife’s loving …

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Published on December 9, 2022 - 20:15 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström and Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto At a Joint ...

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. Earlier this morning, I joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Cherelle Griner in the Oval Office. Cherelle spoke to her wife, Brittney, who is now on her way back home to the United States after a …

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Published on December 9, 2022 - 20:15 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken on CBS News Livestream with Margaret Brennan

QUESTION: Thank you. And we go now to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who joins us from the State Department. It’s good to talk to you again. When we last spoke on Sunday, you suggested that the Russians were not yet prepared to release both …

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Published on December 9, 2022 - 20:15 GMT

Departure of Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Brian P. McKeon

It is with profound gratitude and respect that I thank Brian P. McKeon for his service to the Department and the American people as Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. President Biden asked Brian to serve in this role because he knew no …

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Published on December 9, 2022 - 20:14 GMT

A Day of Remembrance and Call to Action

On the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of Victims of the Crime of Genocide and the Prevention of this Crime, the world must pause not only to remember the lives lost to and torn apart by genocide, but also to recognize those that remain …

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Published on December 9, 2022 - 20:14 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Anti-Corruption Champions Award Ceremony

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning everyone, and welcome everyone. It’s so good to see you all here in person. We’ve, as Todd said, been proceeding with these very important recognitions and awards, but we’ve done it virtually, and I’m very, very glad that …

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Published on December 9, 2022 - 20:14 GMT

Combatting Global Corruption and Human Rights Abuses

On International Anti-Corruption Day and on the eve of Human Rights Day, the United States is taking dozens of actions to promote accountability for corruption and human rights abuse around the world. In doing so, we are using a range of accountability …

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Published on December 9, 2022 - 20:14 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a great pleasure once again to have my friend Zbigniew Rau, the foreign minister of Poland, here at the State Department in Washington. We were just together in Bucharest for a very important meeting of …

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