The U.S. and U.K. Sanction Houthi Military Officials
The United States is continuing to take action to hold the Houthis accountable for their illegal and reckless attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Today,…
U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Executive Steering Committee of the 21st Century Border Management Process
High-level representatives from the governments of the United States and Mexico met in Washington, D.C., on January 24, for the 15th plenary meeting of the 21st Century Border Management Executive…
United States Welcomes the Kingdom of Belgium’s Signing of the Artemis Accords
On January 23, the Kingdom of Belgium became the 34th country to sign the Artemis Accords. In a ceremony at the Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels, Ms. Hadja Lahbib,…
LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Brazil
From January 25 – 30, Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Jessica Stern will travel to Brazil. On January 28, SE Stern will speak in Brasília…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Julian Pecquet of Jeune Afrique
Via Translation QUESTION: Four countries in four days. Thank you, Mr. Secretary of State, for taking the time to talk to us during your visit. Let’s start with Nigeria. Despite…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Nigerian Institute for Medical Research
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. So I don’t know if you had a – some of you had a chance to be inside with us, but this is something…
U.S. Department of State Releases FY 2023 Demographic Data As Part of Its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Demographic Baseline Report
Today, the Secretary’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion released the Department’s FY 2023 DEIA demographic data, which is available on the interactive dashboard that hosts the Department’s DEIA Demographic Baseline…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Dr. John Momoh of Channels TV
QUESTION: Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for joining us — SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good to be with you. Thank you. QUESTION: — in spite of your very busy schedule. As an opener,…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Radio France Internationale
Via Translation QUESTION: Hello, Antony Blinken. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello. QUESTION: Ivory Coast shares borders with countries that are completely overwhelmed by insecurity, such as Mali and Burkina Faso. What type…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the American Corner in Lekki
MR STEVENS: Thank you, Wale. It is such an honor to work with you. You’re a true pioneer in Nigeria’s technology space and a leader and someone we all love…