By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: On Thursday, July 7, the Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) approved the Thematic Assessment of the Sustainable Use of Wild Species, which underscores the fundamental link between people and nature and reaffirms that people are dependent on nature.
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of South Sudan on eleven years of independence.
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, and UK Second Permanent Under Secretary and Political Director Tim Barrow on the sidelines of the G20 Ministerial ...
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: Together with the people of the United States, I offer my sincerest condolences on the tragic passing of former Prime Minister of Japan Abe Shinzo. Prime Minister Abe was a global leader and unwavering ally and friend of the United States, whose vision of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific lifted our Alliance cooperation to new heights.
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. Let me just start by expressing again my shock and sadness at the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. As President Biden said yesterday, this is a tragedy for Japan, a tragedy for his family and loved ones and all who knew him, but also for the world because Prime Minister Abe was a transformative leader, a statesman, someone of truly global stature.
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on the margins of the G20 Ministerial in Bali, Indonesia. Secretary Blinken thanked the Foreign Minister for hosting the G20 Ministerial and emphasized ...
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo. Secretary Blinken congratulated Secretary Manalo on his recent appointment and highlighted the increasing significance of the U.S.-Philippine ...
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: I announced earlier today that the United States is providing nearly $368 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support those affected by Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine. To date, more than11 million people– over a quarter of Ukraine’s population – have been forced to flee their homes due to ...
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: On behalf of the United States, I wish Muslims around the world a blessed Eid al -Adha. Eid al-Adha is a powerful reminder of our common humanity and our obligation to take care of one another. The rituals of Eid and Hajj commemorate Abraham and his son’s dedication to God and reflect Islam’s commitment ...
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: On behalf of the Government and people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Argentina on the 206th anniversary of your independence.
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: The text of the following statement was released by United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and High Representative/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell to express support for North Macedonia opening EU accession negotiations.
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: The Ukrainian people continue to courageously defend their nation in the face of Russia’s unlawful and unprovoked invasion. The United States salutes their bravery, and we will stand by them as long as it takes.
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Bangkok, Thailand where he will meet with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai to reaffirm the U.S.-Thai alliance and the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. They will also discuss ...
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: The U.S. Department of State is accepting applications for the Spring cycle of its Paid Student Internship Program through July 18, 2022. The program is intended to expand opportunities for students in post-secondary degree programs to gain experience and insight into the variety of careers available ...
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to see my friend, Foreign Minister Jaishankar. I think we were last together just about a week ago (inaudible) at the G7 meeting (inaudible) – very glad to be able to continue the conversation. We’re, of course, here together at the G20, ...
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, we had sad news from Japan. As you know, the Japanese former prime minister pass away today. Could you give us some comments on it? SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. I had the opportunity to share with Foreign Minister Hayashi the very deep condolences of the United States on ...
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. Santiago, wonderful to see you again. We were just in Los Angeles. It seems like a few weeks ago, which it was.
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. I very much appreciate the opportunity to spend time with State Councilor Wang Yi. There is no substitute for face-to-face or sometimes mask-to-mask diplomacy. In a relationship as complex and consequential as the one between the United States and China, ...
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to the Bali, Indonesia, Bangkok, Thailand, and Tokyo, Japan, July 6-11, 2022.
By State Newswire | Jul 10, 2022
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. They discussed collective efforts to mitigate the global implications of Russia’s unprovoked aggression against Ukraine. The Secretary also welcomed India’s decision to join the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, and noted that he looked forward to India’s leadership of the G20 next year.
