Search Results:  EUR — European & Eurasian Affairs  (127)
  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Victoria Nuland has let me know that she intends to step down in the coming weeks as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs – a role in which she has personified President Biden’s commitment to put diplomacy back at the center of our foreign policy and revitalize America’s global leadership at a crucial time for our nation and the world.

    Toria’s tenure caps three and a half decades of remarkable public service under six Presidents and ten Secret

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    Regions: China, United Kingdom

    Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Georgios, my friend, welcome.  It is always good to see you and always an important occasion to say we’re so grateful for the partnership between our countries.  Administrator Nelson, Bill, wonderful to have you here today.  Dr. Daglis, you as well.  Thank you to both of you for all that you do to further our understanding of space to the benefit of everyone here on Earth.<

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    Regions: Cyprus , Greece , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation, The Ocean and Polar Affairs, Treaties and International Agreements

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  First, let me say what a pleasure it is as always to have Secretary General Stoltenberg here in Washington at the State Department.  Let me first note the drone attack yesterday by Iranian-backed militia on U.S. forces in Jordan.  It killed three of our soldiers, wounded many others. First and foremost, I’m thinking of those who lost the

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    Regions: Canada , China, Egypt , Finland , Hungary , Iran , Iraq , Israel , Korea, North , Qatar , Russia , Sweden , Syria , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Davos, Switzerland

    World Economic Forum

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    Treaty Room

    Secretary Blinken:  Good morning, everyone.  To Defense Minister Häkkänen, to Foreign Minister Valtonen, so wonderful to have you here.  And welcome to all of you.  Welcome to the State Department.  Welcome as the United States and Finland take yet another step in what has truly been an historic year for our friendship.  We throw around the word “historic” sometimes; this really meets the mark.

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    Regions: Finland , Norway , Russia , Sweden , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Countering Terrorism, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Treaties and International Agreements

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    QUESTION:  Joining me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken.  Mr. Secretary, thanks for joining us.  So the U.S. stood alone at the UN Security Council on Friday to block the ceasefire, and the administration is sidestepping Congress to rush more weapons to Israel.  You said this week there is, quote, a “gap between … the intent to protect civilians, and the actual results that we’re seeing on the ground” in Gaza.  Can you de

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    Regions: Israel , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Countering Terrorism, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

  • 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

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, Ambassador-at-Large Office of Global Women’s Issues

    Washington, D.C.

    Benjamin Franklin Room

    AMBASSADOR RAO GUPTA:  Good afternoon, and welcome to the Department of State.  My name is Geeta Rao Gupta and I serve as ambassador-at-large for global women’s issues here in the State Department.  It is my honor an

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    Regions: Afghanistan, Colombia , Iran , Israel , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • 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

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    The Benjamin Franklin Room

    QUESTION:  And joining me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken.  Mr. Secretary, welcome back to Meet the Press.

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning, Kristen.

    QUESTION:  So the big question on everyone’s mind, Mr. Secretary:  How did Israel, how did the United States miss what Hamas was planning?

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, first, put this in perspective –

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    Regions: Iran , Israel , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Countering Terrorism, Energy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    New York City, New York

    Ford Foundation

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Administrator Power, Sam, my friend, thank you – thank you very much, but thank you especially for truly remarkable leadership at USAID.  I see that every day, and I see that around the world whenever I go to one of our missions around the world; where the rubber really meets the road is in the work of USAID, and it’s extraordinary, and it’s making a profound difference in lives a

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    Regions: Moldova , Tanzania , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Kyiv, Ukraine

    AMBASSADOR BRINK:  It is a privilege and an honor for me to be here with you as we give a very, very warm welcome to our Secretary of State, Tony Blinken.  Thank you, Mr. Secretary.  (Applause.)

    As members of Mission Kyiv, we all know the challenges and the demands of this work.  The hours are long – sometimes dangerous – and the future can seem uncertain.  But we also know why we’re here and we know why it matters.  We are h

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    Regions: Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Human Rights and Democracy

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Aspen, Colorado

    Aspen Meadows Resort

    MS MITCHELL:  Good morning, everyone.  It’s wonderful to be back in Aspen, and especially after such a great program all week, and most especially to be with Secretary Blinken.

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you.

    MS MITCHELL:  Tony Blinken, of course, you all know, but – (applause) – I think this is your first time here since becoming Secretary.

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    Regions: Australia , China, France , Germany , Iran , Israel , Italy , Japan , Korea, North , Korea, South , Mexico , Netherlands , New Zealand , Romania , Russia , Sweden , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Combating Drugs and Crime, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Karuizawa, Japan

    The Prince Karuizawa

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Let me – let me start with the situation in Sudan.  For the past 36 hours, we and our partners have been focused on how to stop the widespread fighting in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.  Indiscriminate military operations have resulted in significant civilian deaths and injuries, and are recklessly endangering the Su

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    Regions: Brazil , China, France , Iran , Japan , Russia , Sudan , Taiwan , Ukraine , United Kingdom

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

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    Dean Acheson Auditorium

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  Secretary Manalo, Secretary Galvez, it has been an honor to host you at the State Department for the third ever – and first since 2016 – U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial alongside Secretary of Defense Austin.  Today’s meeting builds on the momentum of the high-level U.S. visits to the Philippines just over the past year, including by Vice Presiden

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

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, 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, Treaties and International Agreements

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    On this historic day as we mark the 74th anniversary of NATO, we also welcome Finland as NATO’s 31st Ally.  Finland is stronger and safer within the Alliance, and the Alliance is stronger and safer with Finland as its Ally.  Finland has a highly capable military and has been an active participant in NATO-led operations; it also shares our values and strong democratic institutions.  We are confident Finland’s membership will strengthen our collective defense an

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    Regions: Finland , Hungary , Sweden , Ukraine , United Kingdom

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, everyone.  Thank you all so much for joining.  It’s very good to be with friends and partners from around the world as we prepare to open the second Summit for Democracy.

    In his first year in office, President Biden launched the summit to look at the future of democracy, which we see is at an inflection point.  Worldwide, we see autocrats violating human right

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    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, Treaties and International Agreements

  • Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    The United States continues to promote accountability for the Burmese military regime’s assault on the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma.  Today we are designating two individuals and six entities.  The regime continues to inflict pain and suffering on the people of Burma.

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury is imposing sanctions on Tun Min Latt and his spouse Win Min Soe, as well as three entities owned or controlled by Tun Min Latt.

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    Regions: Burma , Canada , United Kingdom , United States

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