Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
JW Marriott Hotel
QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, thank you so much for the interview.
SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s great to be with you. Thank you.
QUESTION: Why don’t I start asking about a very important topic for both of our countries? Democracy was one of the main topics between your meeting with President Lula. And what do you think that the two countries can learn with each other in t
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Home The Sixth Anniversary of Genocide Against Rohingya Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On August 25, the sixth anniversary of genocide against Rohingya, the United States stands with the victims and survivors and reaffirms our commitment to pursue justice and accountability for the atrocities committed by the Burma military. We are deeply grateful to the Government and the people of Bangladesh for giving shelter and refuge to nearly one million Rohingya, as well as o Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Bangladesh , Burma , United States Topics: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Burma New Year 2023 – Thingyan Festival Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I convey my best wishes to and solidarity with the people of Burma as they mark Burma’s New Year, Thingyan. Thingyan is a time of renewal and an opportunity to reflect on the values of peace and prosperity, to which the people of Burma aspire in their own lives and for their country. In the face of the military regime’s horrific campaign of widespread violence, the United States rem Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Burma , United States Topics: Human Rights and Democracy United States Imposes Additional Sanctions on Jet Fuel Suppliers and Military Cronies to Address Burma Military Regime’s Atrocities 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. Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Burma , Canada , United Kingdom , United States Secretary Antony J. Blinken And United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai At a Joint Press Availability 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
On August 25, the sixth anniversary of genocide against Rohingya, the United States stands with the victims and survivors and reaffirms our commitment to pursue justice and accountability for the atrocities committed by the Burma military. We are deeply grateful to the Government and the people of Bangladesh for giving shelter and refuge to nearly one million Rohingya, as well as o
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Topics: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance
On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I convey my best wishes to and solidarity with the people of Burma as they mark Burma’s New Year, Thingyan.
Thingyan is a time of renewal and an opportunity to reflect on the values of peace and prosperity, to which the people of Burma aspire in their own lives and for their country. In the face of the military regime’s horrific campaign of widespread violence, the United States rem
Regions: Burma , United States
Topics: Human Rights and Democracy
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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