Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Peace Corps Engagement
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you all very, very much. First, can’t ask for a better setting. (Laughter.) Second, we just came from opening, formally inaugurating our new embassy here.…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku at a Joint Press Availability
PRIME MINISTER HU’AKAVAMEILIKU: (In Tongan.) It is a great honor to warmly welcome to the Kingdom of Tonga the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr. Antony…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the U.S. Embassy Nuku’alofa Dedication
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very much. And hello, everyone. It is wonderful to be with you in this place on this occasion. Malo ‘aupito to the Honorable Hu’akavameiliku…
The United States Raises its Flag at UNESCO
Today, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden participated in the raising of the U.S. flag at UNESCO, further realizing the President’s vision of a United States that is engaged globally wherever…
Maldives Independence Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I want to extend my congratulations and best wishes to Maldives on your Independence Day this July 26th. As you celebrate this…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Tongan Prime Minister Hu‘akavameiliku and Foreign Minister Utoikamanu
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Blinken met today with Prime Minister Hu‘akavameiliku and Foreign Minister Fekitamoeloa Utoikamanu of Tonga. The two sides had substantive…
UN Begins Operation to Prevent Catastrophic Oil Spill
The United States welcomes the news that the UN has begun its operation to prevent a catastrophic oil spill in the Red Sea. Today, experts initiated the process of off-loading…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bhutto Zardari
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari today to reaffirm a productive U.S.-Pakistan…
Imposing Sanctions on Malian Officials in Connection with the Wagner Group
Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner’s presence in Mali since December 2021. Civilian fatalities…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with OSCE Secretary General Schmid
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid today in Washington. The two discussed the organization’s success…