Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
Munich, Germany
Bayerischer Hof
MODERATOR: (In progress) for Germany. Welcome. (Applause.)
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State of the U.S. (Applause.) Nice to have you.
And Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Republic of India. Minister. (Applause.)
I hope that based on the topic of the session that you will not all agree with each other and we can have some sparks. We have about 43
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On behalf of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the people of Lithuania as you celebrate your independence.
As President Biden said in his July 12 speech at Vilnius University, “Lithuania stands today as a stronghold of liberty and opportunity, a proud member of the European Union and NATO.” This year, you will celebrate the 20th anniversary of your membership in both organizations, marking your important par
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SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. It’s so good to have our Bulgarian colleagues here with us today. I’m very much looking forward to this meeting. Bulgaria is an extraordinary partner for the United States, for Europe. We see that playing out every single day in a whole variety of ways, but we are working together to rapidly increase our civil nuclear cooperation. Of course, we’re also working
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Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony With Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and Dr. Daglis 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. 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Let me just say at the outset, in the challenge of these times it is particularly valuable and appreciated by the United States to have in the EU a partner of first resort, not last resort. And if we lo Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Belgium , United States Topics: Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretary Antony J. Blinken and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at a Joint Press Availability 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 Roles: Everyone: All Users 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 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. 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Blinken, Secretary of State Gemeinde Davos, Switzerland QUESTION: I want to thank the Secretary for joining us today. It’s great to see you – SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good to see you, Andrew. QUESTION: — here in Davos. This is your first interview since a lot of things have Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: China, Iran , Israel , Russia , Taiwan , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation, The Ocean and Polar Affairs Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Defense Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony 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. 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Actually, we began on the phone almost immediately after your appointment, then we were in Brussels together jus Roles: Everyone: All Users 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 Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba Before Their Meeting Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Brussels, Belgium NATO Headquarters SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello, everyone. It is always great to be with my friend, my colleague, Dmytro Kuleba, but especially good here at – to be here at NATO and sitting around the table together and making sure and making clear – as we heard from every single country around the NATO table – our enduring commitment to Ukraine, to making sure that Ukraine has what it needs to defend itself against Russian Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Energy, Human Rights and Democracy Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Brussels, Belgium NATO Headquarters SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. In March of 2021, I came here to NATO to affirm President Biden’s commitment to rebuild, to revitalize, to re-energize our core alliances and partnerships. Indeed, they’re our greatest strategic asset: an unmatched network of alliances and partnerships. And I did this at NATO because some back then were questioning its relevance, its capa Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: China, Egypt , Iran , Israel , Korea, North , Qatar , Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Video Remarks at the Global Health Security and Diplomacy Symposium Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Tokyo, Japan The Okura SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. We just concluded a pretty packed two days – coming at a very intense time for our countries and for the world. I want to begin by thanking Foreign Minister Kamikawa for the very warm hospitality here in Tokyo, and to her and Prime Minister Kishida for Japan’s leadership during this historic year for the G7. The G7 has strengthened its role as the steering co Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: China, Israel , Japan , Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , West Bank Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance 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 The United States’ Commitment to Countering Iranian Weapons Development and Proliferation Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Iran’s development, procurement, and proliferation of missiles and missile-related technology remains one of the greatest challenges to international peace and security. 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The United States supports North Macedonia in making reforms to integrate into the European Union and forging ever stronger relations with neighboring European countries. North Macedonia has made great strides to ensure the prosperity of all its citizens while facing global challenges, and we stand with you in your ef Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States Moldova National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I extend a warm congratulations to Moldova and its people on 32 years of independence from the Soviet Union. The United States values Moldova’s shared commitment to strengthen democratic institutions and judicial reforms, foster economic growth, enhance its security, and promote respect for human rights. 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MS MITCHELL: Tony Blinken, of course, you all know, but – (applause) – I think this is your first time here since becoming Secretary. < Roles: Everyone: All Users 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 Belgium’s National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send my warm wishes to the people of the Kingdom of Belgium as you celebrate your National Day. Our deep friendship with Belgium is based on our common values and strong commitment to democracy. 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Certainly Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: China, Ethiopia , France , Israel , Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Virtual Panel Session on “A Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine” 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. 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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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Benjamin Franklin Room
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. It is wonderful to have our friends and colleagues from the EU here in Washington for our Trade and Technology Council number five.
Let me just say at the outset, in the challenge of these times it is particularly valuable and appreciated by the United States to have in the EU a partner of first resort, not last resort. And if we lo
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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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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
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Davos, Switzerland
World Economic Forum
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Gemeinde Davos, Switzerland
QUESTION: I want to thank the Secretary for joining us today. It’s great to see you –
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good to see you, Andrew.
QUESTION: — here in Davos. This is your first interview since a lot of things have
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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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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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Brussels, Belgium
NATO Headquarters
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello, everyone. It is always great to be with my friend, my colleague, Dmytro Kuleba, but especially good here at – to be here at NATO and sitting around the table together and making sure and making clear – as we heard from every single country around the NATO table – our enduring commitment to Ukraine, to making sure that Ukraine has what it needs to defend itself against Russian
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SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone.
In March of 2021, I came here to NATO to affirm President Biden’s commitment to rebuild, to revitalize, to re-energize our core alliances and partnerships. Indeed, they’re our greatest strategic asset: an unmatched network of alliances and partnerships.
And I did this at NATO because some back then were questioning its relevance, its capa
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Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Tokyo, Japan The Okura SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. We just concluded a pretty packed two days – coming at a very intense time for our countries and for the world. I want to begin by thanking Foreign Minister Kamikawa for the very warm hospitality here in Tokyo, and to her and Prime Minister Kishida for Japan’s leadership during this historic year for the G7. The G7 has strengthened its role as the steering co Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: China, Israel , Japan , Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , West Bank Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance 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 The United States’ Commitment to Countering Iranian Weapons Development and Proliferation Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Iran’s development, procurement, and proliferation of missiles and missile-related technology remains one of the greatest challenges to international peace and security. We see the horrific impact of Iran’s provision of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to designated terrorist organizations and militant proxies that directly threaten the security of Israel and our Gulf partners. Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: China, Iran , Israel , Russia , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Science, Technology, and Innovation Spain National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest congratulations to the people of Spain as you celebrate your National Day. Spain is a close ally and a friend with whom we tackle a vast number of urgent global issues. Our friendship is based on shared values and interests such as the fight against climate change, the defence of democracy, and a commitment to an international rules-based order. The United States is grateful for Spain’s Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Russia , Spain , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) “The Power and Purpose of American Diplomacy in a New Era” Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good morning. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Dean Steinberg, Jim, thank you for the honor of joining the SAIS community to help inaugurate this truly magnificent new home. Jim has contributed so much over his remarkable career, but his most lasting contribution is the generation of thinkers, the generation of d Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Armenia , Australia , Canada , China, Ethiopia , France , India , Iran , Iraq , Israel , Italy , Japan , Korea, North , Lebanon , New Zealand , Russia , Sweden , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , Yemen Topics: Climate and Environment, Combating Drugs and Crime, Countering Terrorism, Coronavirus (COVID-19), 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 North Macedonia National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of North Macedonia as you celebrate 32 years of independence. The United States supports North Macedonia in making reforms to integrate into the European Union and forging ever stronger relations with neighboring European countries. North Macedonia has made great strides to ensure the prosperity of all its citizens while facing global challenges, and we stand with you in your ef Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States Moldova National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I extend a warm congratulations to Moldova and its people on 32 years of independence from the Soviet Union. The United States values Moldova’s shared commitment to strengthen democratic institutions and judicial reforms, foster economic growth, enhance its security, and promote respect for human rights. We look forward to continuing this partnership, including through the U.S.-Moldova Strategic Dialogue, and s Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Moldova , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken At Aspen Security Forum Fireside Chat Moderated by NBC News Chief Washington and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell 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. < Roles: Everyone: All Users 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 Belgium’s National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send my warm wishes to the people of the Kingdom of Belgium as you celebrate your National Day. Our deep friendship with Belgium is based on our common values and strong commitment to democracy. We have stood shoulder to shoulder in shared sacrifice during two world wars. As founding members of NATO, we established a cornerstone of peace, prosperity, and stability, which the Transatlantic Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Belgium , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Human Rights and Democracy Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks Before U.S.-EU Energy Council Meeting Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Brussels, Belgium European Council Building SECRETARY BLINKEN: High Representative Borrell, Josep, thank you. Thank you for bringing us together today and for continuing an ongoing discussion, an ongoing action that we’ve had with the United States and the European Union on an issue that’s critical in the lives of all of our fellow citizens. I’m very much looking forward to pursuing the discussion we actually began earlier this Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy, Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretary Antony J. Blinken And EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Remarks to the Press Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Brussels, Belgium European Council Building HIGH REPRESENTATIVE BORRELL: Good morning. Good morning. I’m very happy to welcome you, Secretary Blinken, in Brussels. We just had a very good bilateral meeting marking our great transatlantic cooperation. Now we will co-chair the EU-U.S. Energy Council, and later we will see each other also at the NATO Ministerial. Allow me some words about our bilateral discussion. Certainly Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: China, Ethiopia , France , Israel , Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Virtual Panel Session on “A Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine” 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 Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Argentina, Belarus , France , Iran , Israel , Italy , Japan , Liberia , Malawi , Poland , Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , Zambia 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 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 United States Support of the EU-facilitated Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States welcomes the accord Kosovo and Serbia reached through European Union facilitation on the implementation of their February 27 Agreement on the Path to Normalization of Relations. We commend the President of Serbia and Prime Minister of Kosovo for their leadership in reaching this agreement. Fulfilling Kosovan and Serbian obligations under the Basic Agreement, as part of sustained commitment to reconciliation, will secure significant op Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Editor in Chief Matt Murray At The Wall Street Journal CEO Council Summit 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
Tokyo, Japan
The Okura
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. We just concluded a pretty packed two days – coming at a very intense time for our countries and for the world.
I want to begin by thanking Foreign Minister Kamikawa for the very warm hospitality here in Tokyo, and to her and Prime Minister Kishida for Japan’s leadership during this historic year for the G7.
The G7 has strengthened its role as the steering co
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Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment
Ramin Toloui, Assistant SecretaryBureau of Economic and Business Affairs
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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Iran’s development, procurement, and proliferation of missiles and missile-related technology remains one of the greatest challenges to international peace and security. We see the horrific impact of Iran’s provision of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to designated terrorist organizations and militant proxies that directly threaten the security of Israel and our Gulf partners.
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On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest congratulations to the people of Spain as you celebrate your National Day.
Spain is a close ally and a friend with whom we tackle a vast number of urgent global issues. Our friendship is based on shared values and interests such as the fight against climate change, the defence of democracy, and a commitment to an international rules-based order.
The United States is grateful for Spain’s
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SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Good morning, everyone.
AUDIENCE: Good morning.
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Dean Steinberg, Jim, thank you for the honor of joining the SAIS community to help inaugurate this truly magnificent new home.
Jim has contributed so much over his remarkable career, but his most lasting contribution is the generation of thinkers, the generation of d
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On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of North Macedonia as you celebrate 32 years of independence.
The United States supports North Macedonia in making reforms to integrate into the European Union and forging ever stronger relations with neighboring European countries.
North Macedonia has made great strides to ensure the prosperity of all its citizens while facing global challenges, and we stand with you in your ef
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On behalf of the United States of America, I extend a warm congratulations to Moldova and its people on 32 years of independence from the Soviet Union.
The United States values Moldova’s shared commitment to strengthen democratic institutions and judicial reforms, foster economic growth, enhance its security, and promote respect for human rights. We look forward to continuing this partnership, including through the U.S.-Moldova Strategic Dialogue, and s
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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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On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send my warm wishes to the people of the Kingdom of Belgium as you celebrate your National Day.
Our deep friendship with Belgium is based on our common values and strong commitment to democracy. We have stood shoulder to shoulder in shared sacrifice during two world wars. As founding members of NATO, we established a cornerstone of peace, prosperity, and stability, which the Transatlantic
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European Council Building
SECRETARY BLINKEN: High Representative Borrell, Josep, thank you. Thank you for bringing us together today and for continuing an ongoing discussion, an ongoing action that we’ve had with the United States and the European Union on an issue that’s critical in the lives of all of our fellow citizens. I’m very much looking forward to pursuing the discussion we actually began earlier this
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Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy, Science, Technology, and Innovation
HIGH REPRESENTATIVE BORRELL: Good morning. Good morning. I’m very happy to welcome you, Secretary Blinken, in Brussels. We just had a very good bilateral meeting marking our great transatlantic cooperation. Now we will co-chair the EU-U.S. Energy Council, and later we will see each other also at the NATO Ministerial.
Allow me some words about our bilateral discussion. Certainly
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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
Regions: Argentina, Belarus , France , Iran , Israel , Italy , Japan , Liberia , Malawi , Poland , Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , Zambia
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
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.
Regions: Burma , Canada , United Kingdom , United States
The United States welcomes the accord Kosovo and Serbia reached through European Union facilitation on the implementation of their February 27 Agreement on the Path to Normalization of Relations.
We commend the President of Serbia and Prime Minister of Kosovo for their leadership in reaching this agreement. Fulfilling Kosovan and Serbian obligations under the Basic Agreement, as part of sustained commitment to reconciliation, will secure significant op