Informal Communication

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

Nairobi, Kenya

Serena Hotel

FOREIGN SECRETARY OMAMO:  Well, may I begin by just extending to you again another warm welcome to Kenya.  We are so delighted to host you on your maiden visit to Africa in your capacity as Secretary of State.  We’re really greatly honored that you chose to start here, and I think that is an affirmation of the depth and the scope of the relationship that Kenya and the United States of America enjoy.

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Regions: Kenya , United Kingdom , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Energy, Global Health

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

Washington, D.C.

106 Dirksen Senate Office Building

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Mr. Chairman, thank you very much.  Ranking Member Risch, thank you very much.  And to all members, I appreciate the opportunity to be with all of you today to discuss our policy on Afghanistan, including where we are, how we got here, and where we’re going in the weeks and months ahead.

For 20 years, Congress has conducted oversight and pr

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Regions: Afghanistan, China, Iran , Korea, North , Qatar , Turkey , United Kingdom , United States

Topics: Countering Terrorism, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

Doha, Qatar

St. Regis Hotel

AMBASSADOR DESROCHER:  Good afternoon, everybody.  It’s great to see so many of you here today.  We also have colleagues in the multipurpose room back at the embassy.  I think we’ve got some people joining from Teams from elsewhere as well, trying to keep in mind all of our COVID protocols.

First of all, Mr. Secretary, thank you for making some time in what is a very busy and very pr

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Regions: Afghanistan, United Kingdom

Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19)