Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
The United States is today designating eleven Zimbabwean individuals and three entities, including President Emmerson Mnangagwa, under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program for their connection to corruption or serious human rights abuses. These designations are part of a stronger, more targeted sanctions policy towards Zimbabwe the United States is implementing following President Biden’s approval of a new Executive Ord
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Today I am announcing the appointment of Tom Perriello as U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan. In this role, Special Envoy Perriello will coordinate the U.S. policy on Sudan and advance our efforts to end the hostilities, secure unhindered humanitarian access, and support the Sudanese people as they seek to fulfill their aspirations for freedom, peace, and justice.
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Home Congratulations to El Salvador’s President-Elect Nayib Bukele Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State I congratulate Nayib Bukele on his electoral victory as President of El Salvador. The United States commends the work of electoral observers and looks forward to working with President-elect Bukele and Vice President-elect Felix Ulloa following their inauguration in June. The United States values our strong relationship with the people of El Salvador, forged over Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: El Salvador , United Kingdom , United States , Western Hemisphere Topics: Human Rights and Democracy Secretary Blinken and Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley Before Their Meeting Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley Washington, DC Thomas Jefferson Room SECRETARY BLINKEN: Very good. Well, good morning, everyone. And it’s a great pleasure for me to receive Prime Minister Rowley here in Washington, especially after the very warm hospitality I was shown in Port of Spain last year. Tr Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Spain , Venezuela , Western Hemisphere Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the American Corner in Lekki Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar at a Joint Press Availability Home Secretary Blinken’s Remarks to the Press Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Africa Cup of Nations at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s wonderful to be here at the Africa Cup of Nations, and I just want to compliment the Ivory Coast, Côte d’Ivoire, for the extraordinary organization of this tournament, bringing so many people together from around the continent and actually well beyond, including a lo Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States 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 and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Before Their Meeting Home Niger National Day Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld Before Their Meeting Home Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions for Undermining Democracy And for Repression in Uganda Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda. At that time, I implored the Government of Uganda to significantly improve its record and hold accountable those responsible for flawed electoral processes, violence, and intimidation. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send my best wishes to the government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Mauritania has shown an active commitment to civilian-led, democratic government and is a strong regional security partner. The United States appreciates the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Mauritania , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea Before Their Meeting Home United States Announces Nearly $485 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State President Biden announced at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit nearly $485 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations across the Western Hemisphere, including those displaced across Latin America and the Caribbean and by the political and economic crisis in Venezuela. This life-saving assistance includes more than $ Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Western Hemisphere Topics: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Swearing-in Ceremony for the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement HomeThe Secretary of State Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Malawi , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Zambia Independence Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warm congratulations to the people of Zambia on your 59th Independence Day celebration. The United States remains committed to strengthening our partnership with Zambia, built on our shared commitment to democracy, inclusive economic growth, security cooperation, and health security. Today provides a joyous oc Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Zambia Topics: Human Rights and Democracy Lesotho National Day On behalf of the United States Government, please accept my warm congratulations as the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho commemorate Independence Day on October 4. The United States appreciates Lesotho’s partnership, which promotes sound democratic principles, peace, and stability. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with Lesotho on empowering sustainable economic growth, protecting public health, and respo Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Lesotho , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health Secretary Blinken’s Remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Omni Shoreham Hotel SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, Mandela Fellows. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. SECRETARY BLINKEN: What an incredible pleasure to join you for the first in-person Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in four years – (applause) – and to see, to feel the incredible energy, the ingenuity, the talent in this room. Liz, my friend, my colleague, t Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Signing Ceremony for a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 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 Loading...
I congratulate Nayib Bukele on his electoral victory as President of El Salvador. The United States commends the work of electoral observers and looks forward to working with President-elect Bukele and Vice President-elect Felix Ulloa following their inauguration in June.
The United States values our strong relationship with the people of El Salvador, forged over
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Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley
Washington, DC
Thomas Jefferson Room
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Very good. Well, good morning, everyone. And it’s a great pleasure for me to receive Prime Minister Rowley here in Washington, especially after the very warm hospitality I was shown in Port of Spain last year.
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Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar at a Joint Press Availability Home Secretary Blinken’s Remarks to the Press Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Africa Cup of Nations at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s wonderful to be here at the Africa Cup of Nations, and I just want to compliment the Ivory Coast, Côte d’Ivoire, for the extraordinary organization of this tournament, bringing so many people together from around the continent and actually well beyond, including a lo Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States 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 and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Before Their Meeting Home Niger National Day Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld Before Their Meeting Home Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions for Undermining Democracy And for Repression in Uganda Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda. At that time, I implored the Government of Uganda to significantly improve its record and hold accountable those responsible for flawed electoral processes, violence, and intimidation. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send my best wishes to the government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Mauritania has shown an active commitment to civilian-led, democratic government and is a strong regional security partner. The United States appreciates the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Mauritania , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea Before Their Meeting Home United States Announces Nearly $485 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State President Biden announced at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit nearly $485 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations across the Western Hemisphere, including those displaced across Latin America and the Caribbean and by the political and economic crisis in Venezuela. This life-saving assistance includes more than $ Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Western Hemisphere Topics: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Swearing-in Ceremony for the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement HomeThe Secretary of State Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Malawi , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Zambia Independence Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warm congratulations to the people of Zambia on your 59th Independence Day celebration. The United States remains committed to strengthening our partnership with Zambia, built on our shared commitment to democracy, inclusive economic growth, security cooperation, and health security. Today provides a joyous oc Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Zambia Topics: Human Rights and Democracy Lesotho National Day On behalf of the United States Government, please accept my warm congratulations as the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho commemorate Independence Day on October 4. The United States appreciates Lesotho’s partnership, which promotes sound democratic principles, peace, and stability. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with Lesotho on empowering sustainable economic growth, protecting public health, and respo Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Lesotho , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health Secretary Blinken’s Remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Omni Shoreham Hotel SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, Mandela Fellows. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. SECRETARY BLINKEN: What an incredible pleasure to join you for the first in-person Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in four years – (applause) – and to see, to feel the incredible energy, the ingenuity, the talent in this room. Liz, my friend, my colleague, t Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Signing Ceremony for a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 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 Loading...
Home Secretary Blinken’s Remarks to the Press Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Africa Cup of Nations at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s wonderful to be here at the Africa Cup of Nations, and I just want to compliment the Ivory Coast, Côte d’Ivoire, for the extraordinary organization of this tournament, bringing so many people together from around the continent and actually well beyond, including a lo Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States 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 and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Before Their Meeting Home Niger National Day Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld Before Their Meeting Home Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions for Undermining Democracy And for Repression in Uganda Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda. At that time, I implored the Government of Uganda to significantly improve its record and hold accountable those responsible for flawed electoral processes, violence, and intimidation. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send my best wishes to the government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Mauritania has shown an active commitment to civilian-led, democratic government and is a strong regional security partner. The United States appreciates the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Mauritania , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea Before Their Meeting Home United States Announces Nearly $485 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State President Biden announced at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit nearly $485 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations across the Western Hemisphere, including those displaced across Latin America and the Caribbean and by the political and economic crisis in Venezuela. This life-saving assistance includes more than $ Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Western Hemisphere Topics: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Swearing-in Ceremony for the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement HomeThe Secretary of State Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Malawi , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Zambia Independence Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warm congratulations to the people of Zambia on your 59th Independence Day celebration. The United States remains committed to strengthening our partnership with Zambia, built on our shared commitment to democracy, inclusive economic growth, security cooperation, and health security. Today provides a joyous oc Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Zambia Topics: Human Rights and Democracy Lesotho National Day On behalf of the United States Government, please accept my warm congratulations as the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho commemorate Independence Day on October 4. The United States appreciates Lesotho’s partnership, which promotes sound democratic principles, peace, and stability. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with Lesotho on empowering sustainable economic growth, protecting public health, and respo Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Lesotho , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health Secretary Blinken’s Remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Omni Shoreham Hotel SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, Mandela Fellows. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. SECRETARY BLINKEN: What an incredible pleasure to join you for the first in-person Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in four years – (applause) – and to see, to feel the incredible energy, the ingenuity, the talent in this room. Liz, my friend, my colleague, t Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Signing Ceremony for a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 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 Loading...
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Africa Cup of Nations at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara
SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s wonderful to be here at the Africa Cup of Nations, and I just want to compliment the Ivory Coast, Côte d’Ivoire, for the extraordinary organization of this tournament, bringing so many people together from around the continent and actually well beyond, including a lo
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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
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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
Home Niger National Day Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld Before Their Meeting Home Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions for Undermining Democracy And for Repression in Uganda Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda. At that time, I implored the Government of Uganda to significantly improve its record and hold accountable those responsible for flawed electoral processes, violence, and intimidation. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send my best wishes to the government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Mauritania has shown an active commitment to civilian-led, democratic government and is a strong regional security partner. The United States appreciates the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Mauritania , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea Before Their Meeting Home United States Announces Nearly $485 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State President Biden announced at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit nearly $485 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations across the Western Hemisphere, including those displaced across Latin America and the Caribbean and by the political and economic crisis in Venezuela. This life-saving assistance includes more than $ Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Western Hemisphere Topics: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Swearing-in Ceremony for the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement HomeThe Secretary of State Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Malawi , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Zambia Independence Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warm congratulations to the people of Zambia on your 59th Independence Day celebration. The United States remains committed to strengthening our partnership with Zambia, built on our shared commitment to democracy, inclusive economic growth, security cooperation, and health security. Today provides a joyous oc Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Zambia Topics: Human Rights and Democracy Lesotho National Day On behalf of the United States Government, please accept my warm congratulations as the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho commemorate Independence Day on October 4. The United States appreciates Lesotho’s partnership, which promotes sound democratic principles, peace, and stability. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with Lesotho on empowering sustainable economic growth, protecting public health, and respo Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Lesotho , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health Secretary Blinken’s Remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Omni Shoreham Hotel SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, Mandela Fellows. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. SECRETARY BLINKEN: What an incredible pleasure to join you for the first in-person Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in four years – (applause) – and to see, to feel the incredible energy, the ingenuity, the talent in this room. Liz, my friend, my colleague, t Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Signing Ceremony for a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 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 Loading...
Home Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld Before Their Meeting Home Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions for Undermining Democracy And for Repression in Uganda Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda. At that time, I implored the Government of Uganda to significantly improve its record and hold accountable those responsible for flawed electoral processes, violence, and intimidation. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send my best wishes to the government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Mauritania has shown an active commitment to civilian-led, democratic government and is a strong regional security partner. The United States appreciates the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Mauritania , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea Before Their Meeting Home United States Announces Nearly $485 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State President Biden announced at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit nearly $485 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations across the Western Hemisphere, including those displaced across Latin America and the Caribbean and by the political and economic crisis in Venezuela. This life-saving assistance includes more than $ Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Western Hemisphere Topics: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Swearing-in Ceremony for the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement HomeThe Secretary of State Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Malawi , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Zambia Independence Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warm congratulations to the people of Zambia on your 59th Independence Day celebration. The United States remains committed to strengthening our partnership with Zambia, built on our shared commitment to democracy, inclusive economic growth, security cooperation, and health security. Today provides a joyous oc Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Zambia Topics: Human Rights and Democracy Lesotho National Day On behalf of the United States Government, please accept my warm congratulations as the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho commemorate Independence Day on October 4. The United States appreciates Lesotho’s partnership, which promotes sound democratic principles, peace, and stability. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with Lesotho on empowering sustainable economic growth, protecting public health, and respo Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Lesotho , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health Secretary Blinken’s Remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Omni Shoreham Hotel SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, Mandela Fellows. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. SECRETARY BLINKEN: What an incredible pleasure to join you for the first in-person Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in four years – (applause) – and to see, to feel the incredible energy, the ingenuity, the talent in this room. Liz, my friend, my colleague, t Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Signing Ceremony for a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 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 Loading...
Home Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions for Undermining Democracy And for Repression in Uganda Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda. At that time, I implored the Government of Uganda to significantly improve its record and hold accountable those responsible for flawed electoral processes, violence, and intimidation. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s National Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send my best wishes to the government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Mauritania has shown an active commitment to civilian-led, democratic government and is a strong regional security partner. The United States appreciates the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Mauritania , United States Topics: Countering Terrorism, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea Before Their Meeting Home United States Announces Nearly $485 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State President Biden announced at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit nearly $485 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations across the Western Hemisphere, including those displaced across Latin America and the Caribbean and by the political and economic crisis in Venezuela. This life-saving assistance includes more than $ Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Western Hemisphere Topics: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Swearing-in Ceremony for the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement HomeThe Secretary of State Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Malawi , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Zambia Independence Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warm congratulations to the people of Zambia on your 59th Independence Day celebration. The United States remains committed to strengthening our partnership with Zambia, built on our shared commitment to democracy, inclusive economic growth, security cooperation, and health security. Today provides a joyous oc Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Zambia Topics: Human Rights and Democracy Lesotho National Day On behalf of the United States Government, please accept my warm congratulations as the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho commemorate Independence Day on October 4. The United States appreciates Lesotho’s partnership, which promotes sound democratic principles, peace, and stability. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with Lesotho on empowering sustainable economic growth, protecting public health, and respo Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Lesotho , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health Secretary Blinken’s Remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Omni Shoreham Hotel SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, Mandela Fellows. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. SECRETARY BLINKEN: What an incredible pleasure to join you for the first in-person Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in four years – (applause) – and to see, to feel the incredible energy, the ingenuity, the talent in this room. Liz, my friend, my colleague, t Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Signing Ceremony for a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 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 Loading...
After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda. At that time, I implored the Government of Uganda to significantly improve its record and hold accountable those responsible for flawed electoral processes, violence, and intimidation.
On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send my best wishes to the government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 63 years of independence.
Mauritania has shown an active commitment to civilian-led, democratic government and is a strong regional security partner. The United States appreciates the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s
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Home United States Announces Nearly $485 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State President Biden announced at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit nearly $485 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations across the Western Hemisphere, including those displaced across Latin America and the Caribbean and by the political and economic crisis in Venezuela. This life-saving assistance includes more than $ Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Western Hemisphere Topics: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Swearing-in Ceremony for the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement HomeThe Secretary of State Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Malawi , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Zambia Independence Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warm congratulations to the people of Zambia on your 59th Independence Day celebration. The United States remains committed to strengthening our partnership with Zambia, built on our shared commitment to democracy, inclusive economic growth, security cooperation, and health security. Today provides a joyous oc Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Zambia Topics: Human Rights and Democracy Lesotho National Day On behalf of the United States Government, please accept my warm congratulations as the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho commemorate Independence Day on October 4. The United States appreciates Lesotho’s partnership, which promotes sound democratic principles, peace, and stability. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with Lesotho on empowering sustainable economic growth, protecting public health, and respo Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Lesotho , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health Secretary Blinken’s Remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Omni Shoreham Hotel SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, Mandela Fellows. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. SECRETARY BLINKEN: What an incredible pleasure to join you for the first in-person Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in four years – (applause) – and to see, to feel the incredible energy, the ingenuity, the talent in this room. Liz, my friend, my colleague, t Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Signing Ceremony for a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 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 Loading...
President Biden announced at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit nearly $485 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations across the Western Hemisphere, including those displaced across Latin America and the Caribbean and by the political and economic crisis in Venezuela. This life-saving assistance includes more than $
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HomeThe Secretary of State Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Malawi , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Zambia Independence Day Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warm congratulations to the people of Zambia on your 59th Independence Day celebration. The United States remains committed to strengthening our partnership with Zambia, built on our shared commitment to democracy, inclusive economic growth, security cooperation, and health security. Today provides a joyous oc Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States , Zambia Topics: Human Rights and Democracy Lesotho National Day On behalf of the United States Government, please accept my warm congratulations as the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho commemorate Independence Day on October 4. The United States appreciates Lesotho’s partnership, which promotes sound democratic principles, peace, and stability. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with Lesotho on empowering sustainable economic growth, protecting public health, and respo Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: Lesotho , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health Secretary Blinken’s Remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Omni Shoreham Hotel SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, Mandela Fellows. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. SECRETARY BLINKEN: What an incredible pleasure to join you for the first in-person Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in four years – (applause) – and to see, to feel the incredible energy, the ingenuity, the talent in this room. Liz, my friend, my colleague, t Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United Kingdom , United States Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Signing Ceremony for a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 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
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On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warm congratulations to the people of Zambia on your 59th Independence Day celebration.
The United States remains committed to strengthening our partnership with Zambia, built on our shared commitment to democracy, inclusive economic growth, security cooperation, and health security. Today provides a joyous oc
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On behalf of the United States Government, please accept my warm congratulations as the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho commemorate Independence Day on October 4.
The United States appreciates Lesotho’s partnership, which promotes sound democratic principles, peace, and stability. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with Lesotho on empowering sustainable economic growth, protecting public health, and respo
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SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, Mandela Fellows.
AUDIENCE: Good afternoon.
SECRETARY BLINKEN: What an incredible pleasure to join you for the first in-person Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in four years – (applause) – and to see, to feel the incredible energy, the ingenuity, the talent in this room.
Liz, my friend, my colleague, t
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