Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai at the APEC Ministerial Meeting Opening Plenary Session Home Republic of Peru National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the Peruvian people on the anniversary of Peru’s independence. The ties between our nations began in 1826, and our relationship today remains strong as we work together to create opportunities for inclusive economic growth and uphold our commitments to democracy and human rights. We look forward to our continued collaboration, including through the Americas Partnership for Economic Pr Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Peru , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Human Rights and Democracy Welcoming Costa Rica to the OECD Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State I am very pleased to welcome Costa Rica as the 38th member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The OECD is a unique forum of like-minded democracies dedicated to promoting our shared values and addressing our shared challenges. Costa Rica’s membership follows an extensive multiyear effort to align its economic policies with OECD recommendations and is a strong signal of confidence in the Costa Rican economy. I commend Co Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Costa Rica Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Secretary Michael R. Pompeo And Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Jakarta, Indonesia Ministry of Foreign Affairs MODERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, the joint press statement will now start. FOREIGN MINISTER MARSUDI: Your Excellency Secretary Pompeo, colleagues from the media, ladies and gentlemen. Secretary Pompeo, dear Mike, welcome back to — SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you very much. 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Home Republic of Peru National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the Peruvian people on the anniversary of Peru’s independence. The ties between our nations began in 1826, and our relationship today remains strong as we work together to create opportunities for inclusive economic growth and uphold our commitments to democracy and human rights. We look forward to our continued collaboration, including through the Americas Partnership for Economic Pr Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Peru , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Human Rights and Democracy Welcoming Costa Rica to the OECD Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State I am very pleased to welcome Costa Rica as the 38th member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The OECD is a unique forum of like-minded democracies dedicated to promoting our shared values and addressing our shared challenges. Costa Rica’s membership follows an extensive multiyear effort to align its economic policies with OECD recommendations and is a strong signal of confidence in the Costa Rican economy. I commend Co Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Costa Rica Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Secretary Michael R. Pompeo And Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Jakarta, Indonesia Ministry of Foreign Affairs MODERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, the joint press statement will now start. FOREIGN MINISTER MARSUDI: Your Excellency Secretary Pompeo, colleagues from the media, ladies and gentlemen. Secretary Pompeo, dear Mike, welcome back to — SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you very much. 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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the Peruvian people on the anniversary of Peru’s independence. The ties between our nations began in 1826, and our relationship today remains strong as we work together to create opportunities for inclusive economic growth and uphold our commitments to democracy and human rights.
We look forward to our continued collaboration, including through the Americas Partnership for Economic Pr
Roles: Everyone: All Users
Regions: Peru , United States
Topics: Climate and Environment, Human Rights and Democracy
I am very pleased to welcome Costa Rica as the 38th member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The OECD is a unique forum of like-minded democracies dedicated to promoting our shared values and addressing our shared challenges.
Costa Rica’s membership follows an extensive multiyear effort to align its economic policies with OECD recommendations and is a strong signal of confidence in the Costa Rican economy. I commend Co
Regions: Costa Rica
Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Jakarta, Indonesia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MODERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, the joint press statement will now start.
FOREIGN MINISTER MARSUDI: Your Excellency Secretary Pompeo, colleagues from the media, ladies and gentlemen. Secretary Pompeo, dear Mike, welcome back to —
SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you very much.
FOREIGN MINISTER MARSUDI: —
Regions: Afghanistan, China, Indonesia , Lebanon , United States
Topics: Countering Terrorism, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Global Women's Issues, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, The Ocean and Polar Affairs
On behalf of the United States and the American people, I send best wishes to the people of Peru as you celebrate your Independence Day.
Our strong partnership is rooted in a long history of shared values of democracy, economic cooperation, and security promotion. We welcome Peru’s leadership in supporting a peaceful return to democracy in Venezuela and your offering of a safe haven to the Venezuelan migrants and refugees in Peru. We also thank Peru f
Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance
We are deeply saddened by the passing on May 20 of Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews and, on behalf of the Department of State, I offer our deepest condolences to his family. Ambassador Matthews had a long and distinguished career in the State Department and was admired by all with whom he worked. Ambassador Matthews most recently served as the U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam. Previous to that, Ambassador Matthews was the U.S. Ambassador for Asia-Pacific Eco
Regions: Brunei
Topics: Human Rights and Democracy
The United States continues to be a catalyst for the international response to help the Venezuelan people and region respond to the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the former Maduro regime. We are providing more than $200 million in additional assistance from the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Inter-American Foundation (IAF), including more than $138 million in humanitarian assistance, for Venezuelans in
Regions: Argentina, Chile, Peru , Spain , United States , Venezuela
Topics: Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance