Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Radio France Internationale Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Via Translation QUESTION: Hello, Antony Blinken. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello. QUESTION: Ivory Coast shares borders with countries that are completely overwhelmed by insecurity, such as Mali and Burkina Faso. What type of assistance does the United States propose to help Ivory Coast repel these threats? SECRETARY BLINKEN: Specifically, Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Burkina Faso , China, France , Mali , Niger , Russia , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar at a Joint Press Availability Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara After Their Meeting Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire PRESIDENT OUATTARA: (Via interpreter) Ladies and gentlemen, this is an honor for me to welcome Mr. Blinken, Secretary of State – that is the minister of state, minister of foreign affairs from U.S.A. side – in this occasion of his visit. So we had a pleasant meeting. We have been good and happy to confirm exceptional partnership between U.S.A. and Côte d’Ivoire. And I mentioned the fact that we do apprec Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Cabo Verde , Niger , Nigeria , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Global Health Secretary Blinken’s Remarks Following Visit to Porto de Praia Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Praia, Cabo Verde SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s wonderful to be here in Cabo Verde and the port of Praia. We start this trip to Africa here in Cabo Verde because it is quite literally a gateway to Africa for countries around the world, including for the United States. And a big part of that gateway is this port. One of the things I’m very proud of is the fact that, thanks to the Millenn Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Cabo Verde , United States 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 Roles: Everyone: All Users 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 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 Roles: Everyone: All Users 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 Nigeria National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Nigeria on the 63rd anniversary of your independence. The United States and Nigeria have built a strong partnership based on our shared values and common pursuit of a more peaceful, prosperous, and secure world. The United States is committed to strengthening our partnership and continuing to work together to promote inclusive economic growth, safeguard human rights, and combat inse Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Nigeria , United States Topics: Human Rights and Democracy Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum Lunch Topics Anti-Corruption and Transparency Arms Control and Nonproliferation Climate and Environment Combating Drugs and Crime Coronavirus (COVID-19) Countering Terrorism Cyber Issues Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy Energy Global Health Global Women's Issues Human Rights and Democracy Human Trafficking Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Science, Technology, and Innovation SG Security The Ocean and Polar Affairs Treaties and International Agreements
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Via Translation
QUESTION: Hello, Antony Blinken.
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello.
QUESTION: Ivory Coast shares borders with countries that are completely overwhelmed by insecurity, such as Mali and Burkina Faso. What type of assistance does the United States propose to help Ivory Coast repel these threats?
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Specifically,
Roles: Everyone: All Users
Regions: Burkina Faso , China, France , Mali , Niger , Russia , United Kingdom , United States
Topics: Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation
Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara After Their Meeting Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire PRESIDENT OUATTARA: (Via interpreter) Ladies and gentlemen, this is an honor for me to welcome Mr. Blinken, Secretary of State – that is the minister of state, minister of foreign affairs from U.S.A. side – in this occasion of his visit. So we had a pleasant meeting. We have been good and happy to confirm exceptional partnership between U.S.A. and Côte d’Ivoire. And I mentioned the fact that we do apprec Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Cabo Verde , Niger , Nigeria , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Global Health Secretary Blinken’s Remarks Following Visit to Porto de Praia Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Praia, Cabo Verde SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s wonderful to be here in Cabo Verde and the port of Praia. We start this trip to Africa here in Cabo Verde because it is quite literally a gateway to Africa for countries around the world, including for the United States. And a big part of that gateway is this port. One of the things I’m very proud of is the fact that, thanks to the Millenn Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Cabo Verde , United States 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 Roles: Everyone: All Users 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 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 Roles: Everyone: All Users 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 Nigeria National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Nigeria on the 63rd anniversary of your independence. The United States and Nigeria have built a strong partnership based on our shared values and common pursuit of a more peaceful, prosperous, and secure world. The United States is committed to strengthening our partnership and continuing to work together to promote inclusive economic growth, safeguard human rights, and combat inse Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Nigeria , United States Topics: Human Rights and Democracy Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum Lunch Topics Anti-Corruption and Transparency Arms Control and Nonproliferation Climate and Environment Combating Drugs and Crime Coronavirus (COVID-19) Countering Terrorism Cyber Issues Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy Energy Global Health Global Women's Issues Human Rights and Democracy Human Trafficking Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Science, Technology, and Innovation SG Security The Ocean and Polar Affairs Treaties and International Agreements
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
PRESIDENT OUATTARA: (Via interpreter) Ladies and gentlemen, this is an honor for me to welcome Mr. Blinken, Secretary of State – that is the minister of state, minister of foreign affairs from U.S.A. side – in this occasion of his visit.
So we had a pleasant meeting. We have been good and happy to confirm exceptional partnership between U.S.A. and Côte d’Ivoire. And I mentioned the fact that we do apprec
Regions: Cabo Verde , Niger , Nigeria , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States
Topics: Countering Terrorism, Global Health
Praia, Cabo Verde
SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s wonderful to be here in Cabo Verde and the port of Praia. We start this trip to Africa here in Cabo Verde because it is quite literally a gateway to Africa for countries around the world, including for the United States. And a big part of that gateway is this port. One of the things I’m very proud of is the fact that, thanks to the Millenn
Regions: Cabo Verde , United States
Cabo Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva
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
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
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
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
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Nigeria on the 63rd anniversary of your independence.
The United States and Nigeria have built a strong partnership based on our shared values and common pursuit of a more peaceful, prosperous, and secure world. The United States is committed to strengthening our partnership and continuing to work together to promote inclusive economic growth, safeguard human rights, and combat inse
Regions: Nigeria , United States
Topics: Human Rights and Democracy