On the Occasion of Vesak Day
This full moon marks the celebration of Vesak, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. I wish Buddhists across the globe who are celebrating a Happy Buddha Purnima.…
U.S.-Germany Joint Committee Meeting Deepens Science and Technology Cooperation
On May 22-23, 2024, the United States and Germany met in Berlin for the biannual Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on science and technology cooperation to chart the future course of…
Yemen National Day
Yemen National Day Official news published at https://www.state.gov/yemen-national-day-3/
2024 Indo-Pacific Business Forum Forges New Collaborations, Spurs Innovation, and Drives Investment
The Governments of the United States and the Philippines co-hosted the sixth Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) on May 21, 2024, in Manila, the Philippines. IPBF is the premier U.S. government…
Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Austria, Sweden
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins is traveling to Vienna and Stockholm May 18-24, 2024. In Vienna, Under Secretary Jenkins will attend…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks Before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs on the FY25 Department of State Budget Request
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. Always good to be with you. Chairman Cole, thank you for being here this morning. Ranking Member Lee, Ranking Member DeLauro, all…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations On the FY25 Department of State Budget Request
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. To you, Ranking Member Risch, all the members of the committee: it’s always good to be back before this committee. And…
Opening Remarks Before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs on the FY25 Department of State Budget Request
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On the Situation in Burma’s Rakhine State
The United States is deeply troubled by the reports of increased violence and intercommunal tension in Rakhine State, including reports of towns being burned and residents, including Rohingya, being displaced.…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Gala Honoring the United States Foreign Service
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you so much. Good evening, everyone, and it is wonderful to see so many colleagues here tonight, to see so…