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  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Ministerial Conference of the Third Summit for Democracy

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Seoul, Republic of Korea

    Shilla Hotel

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you, everyone.  Thank you, and good morning again.  Thank you.

    So I again want to thank President Yoon and Foreign Minister Cho for bringing us together to discuss what is one of the most transformational forces that’s shaping our future, our world, our democracies – and that is artificial intelligence.

    I think it’s hard to overstate the extent to which

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    Regions: Chile, United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Energy, Global Health, Global Women's Issues, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar at a Joint Press Availability

  • Secretary Blinken and Cabo Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva Before Their Meeting

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Cabo Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva

    Praia, Cabo Verde

    PRIME MINISTER SILVA: (Via interpreter) Good morning, Your Excellency Secretary of State Antony Blinken.  Welcome to Cabo Verde.  A special visit of yours to Cabo Verde, to the city of Praia, strengthens our excellent relations between Cabo Verde and United States of America.  This visit to four African count

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    Regions: Cabo Verde , Israel , Nigeria , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Combating Drugs and Crime, Countering Terrorism, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation, The Ocean and Polar Affairs

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken and United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron at a Joint Press Availability

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Dean Acheson Auditorium

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  It’s genuinely a pleasure to welcome Foreign Secretary Cameron here to the State Department, to Washington.  The infamous special relationship has never been more important than it is now, and I think that’s reflected in the conversations we’ve had.  Actually, we began on the phone almost immediately after your appointment, then we were in Brussels together jus

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    Regions: British Indian Ocean, China, Finland , France , Guyana , Iran , Israel , Mauritius , Qatar , Russia , Rwanda , Taiwan , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , Venezuela , West Bank

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, The Ocean and Polar Affairs, Treaties and International Agreements

  • Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions for Undermining Democracy And for Repression in Uganda

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda.  At that time, I implored the Government of Uganda to significantly improve its record and hold accountable those responsible for flawed electoral processes, violence, and intimidation.

    Video Remarks at the Global Health Security and Diplomacy Symposium

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Swearing-in Ceremony for the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Award for Corporate Excellence Ceremony

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment

    Ramin Toloui, Assistant SecretaryBureau of Economic and Business Affairs

    Washington, D.C.

    Benjamin Franklin Room

    MODERATOR:  Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Secretary of State Antony Blinken; Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez; Special Representative for Commercial and Business Af

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    Regions: Jordan , Kenya , Poland , Russia , Rwanda , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Global Women's Issues, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Zambia Independence Day

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warm congratulations to the people of Zambia on your 59th Independence Day celebration.

    The United States remains committed to strengthening our partnership with Zambia, built on our shared commitment to democracy, inclusive economic growth, security cooperation, and health security. Today provides a joyous oc

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    Regions: United States , Zambia

    Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Opening Ceremony for A New Innovation Building at the Foreign Service Institute

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Arlington, Virginia

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    Regions: Armenia , Azerbaijan , Canada , China

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Ugandan National Day

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Uganda on the 61st anniversary of Uganda’s independence. Over the last 61 years, the American and Ugandan people have partnered to advance health, regional security, economic investment, agriculture, and education. The United States continues to support Ugandans in the pursuit of democracy, respect for human rights, peace, and prosperity for all.

    Lesotho National Day

On behalf of the United States Government, please accept my warm congratulations as the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho commemorate Independence Day on October 4.

The United States appreciates Lesotho’s partnership, which promotes sound democratic principles, peace, and stability. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with Lesotho on empowering sustainable economic growth, protecting public health, and respo

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Regions: Lesotho , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Portrait Unveiling of the 67th Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    Benjamin Franklin Room

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon.  Welcome.  Welcome back to the State Department for so many of you.  Welcome to the Ben Franklin Room, newly refurbished.  A lot went into this.  And I think maybe a word about Ben Franklin before we get to today’s event.

    As you all know, he was America’s first diplomat, ambassador to France, negotiated our first treaty, charted the Gulf Stream, pioneered el

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    Regions: China, France , Japan , Philippines , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Treaties and International Agreements

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken And South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor Before Their Meeting

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    Treaty Room

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good morning, everyone.  It’s always a great pleasure to be with my colleague and my friend Foreign Minister Pandor.  We’ve had many opportunities over the last couple of years to work closely together, quite literally around the world.  But it’s particularly gratifying to have the foreign minister here at the State Department in Washington.

    South Africa is a vital an

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    Regions: South Africa , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy, Treaties and International Agreements

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) “The Power and Purpose of American Diplomacy in a New Era”

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you.  Good morning, everyone.

    AUDIENCE:  Good morning.

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Dean Steinberg, Jim, thank you for the honor of joining the SAIS community to help inaugurate this truly magnificent new home.

    Jim has contributed so much over his remarkable career, but his most lasting contribution is the generation of thinkers, the generation of d

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    Regions: Armenia , Australia , Canada , China, Ethiopia , France , India , Iran , Iraq , Israel , Italy , Japan , Korea, North , Lebanon , New Zealand , Russia , Sweden , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , Yemen

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Combating Drugs and Crime, Countering Terrorism, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation, The Ocean and Polar Affairs

  • Eswatini National Day

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate all Eswatini on 55 years of independence. As you mark this momentous occasion, let us also celebrate the strong friendship between our two nations. We honor our progress on health, climate change adaptation, and addressing a period of unrest. This collaboration has only strengthened the relationship between the United States and Eswatini as we hope for democratic elections followed by an inclusive natio

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    Regions: United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health

  • Zimbabwe National Day

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Zimbabwean people as you celebrate the 43rd anniversary of your independence.

    The United States remains committed to standing with the people of Zimbabwe, as we have since your independence in 1980, to work together to promote democratic institutions, equitable economic growth, public health, and food security.

    Zimbabwe has the chance to set itself on a path to promot

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    Regions: United States , Zimbabwe

    Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken at “The Status of Women is the Status of Democracy” Event

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, DC

    Dean Acheson Auditorium

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the State Department and welcome to the second Summit for Democracy.

    Jen, to you for your remarkable leadership at the White House Gender Policy Council; to Kat, for yours here at the State Department on Global Women’s Issues:  We could not have a better team, a more dynamic duo, leading our efforts.  And I’m gra

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    Regions: Afghanistan, Iran , South Africa , United States

    Topics: Global Women's Issues, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ethiopian Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide Following Tour of UN Logistics Center Warehouse

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    U.S. Logistics Center Warehouse

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  We’ve had an enduring partnership when it comes to humanitarian assistance with Ethiopia, going back decades.  And it’s enduring because we’ve had periods of famine, conflict, displacement, and yet throughout we have found ways, working with extraordinary partners like World Vision, like Catholic Relief Services, to make sure we were

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    Regions: Ethiopia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Addis Ababa University

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good evening, everyone.  It is great to be back in Africa, but also to make my first appearance to Ethiopia as Secretary of State.

    I’m here in Ethiopia – and then on to Niger – to reaffirm the pledge that President Biden made at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit late last year.  As he put it, the United States is “all in on Africa, and all in with Africa.”  That mea

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    Regions: China, Ethiopia , Iran , Russia , Saudi Arabia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , Zambia

    Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum Lunch

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