Informal Communication

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

Washington, D.C.

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone, and Mr. Minister, welcome.  It’s wonderful to have you here.  We celebrate 190 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and the United States, and a longstanding alliance.  But even as we celebrate the past, we are relentlessly focused on today and the future, a present and a future that join us together in our alliance, in a determination, I believe, to strength

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Regions: Thailand , United Kingdom

Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of Laos on the 48th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

The United States looks forward to continuing its work with the Lao government to grow our relationship and support the Lao upcoming ASEAN chair year. We will continue to build strong ties through increased people-to-people exchanges, support for Laos’s development objectives, and furth

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Regions: Laos , United States

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

Washington, D.C.

Benjamin Franklin Room

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon.  Welcome.  Welcome back to the State Department for so many of you.  Welcome to the Ben Franklin Room, newly refurbished.  A lot went into this.  And I think maybe a word about Ben Franklin before we get to today’s event.

As you all know, he was America’s first diplomat, ambassador to France, negotiated our first treaty, charted the Gulf Stream, pioneered el

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

Topics: Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Treaties and International Agreements

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our congratulations to the people of Indonesia on the occasion of your Independence Day.

The United States and Indonesia enjoy a strong strategic partnership enhanced by our shared commitment to democracy and the close ties between our peoples. I commend Indonesia’s work in facilitating growth and building a resilient future through your Chairmanship of ASEAN this year. I was pleased to participate in

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Regions: Indonesia , United States

Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warm regards to the Lao people as you celebrate Lao New Year this week.

The United States greatly values our growing partnership with Laos and our shared commitment to build a stronger future for both our countries. Our bonds will continue to grow as we advance our shared priorities together, including strengthened people-to-people ties, expanded trade and investment, and a commitment to sovereignty

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Regions: Laos , United States

Topics: Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy

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

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