Samoa Independence Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Independent State of Samoa on your 61st anniversary of independence on June 1. The United States…
The United States and Norway: A Vital Alliance and Partnership
Norway is a committed ally, partner, and friend of the United States. The close relationship between our two nations stems in part from waves of Norwegian immigration to the United…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Fourth U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Stakeholders Engagement
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very, very much. At the risk of repetition, I think you’ll hear me in violent agreement with my friends and colleagues. But the first thing I…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Ministerial Co-Chairs at a Joint Press Availability
MODERATOR: So we don’t have much time. We’ll jump directly into the questions, so who wants to start? Yes, please, go ahead, Johan. QUESTION: Thank you. I’d like to start…
Reporting on Whole-of-Government Approaches to Stopping International Deforestation
As directed by President Biden’s Executive Order on Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies (E.O. 14072) , the U.S. Department of State submitted two reports to President Biden…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at a Joint Press Availability
PRIME MINISTER KRISTERSSON: Okay. Most welcome to this press conference, and most welcome to Luleå, Secretary Blinken. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. PRIME MINISTER KRISTERSSON: Luleå is the place. SECRETARY BLINKEN:…
Kingdom of Spain Signs the Artemis Accords
In a ceremony held at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, the Honorable Julissa Reynoso, U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Associate Administrator for International…
Continued Peace Talks Between Armenia and Azerbaijan
We are pleased to see that talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan have continued. As Secretary Blinken said, peace is achievable in the South Caucasus. We recently expressed appreciation for Prime…
Condemning Violence Against KFOR and Escalatory Actions in Northern Kosovo
We call on all parties to take immediate actions to de-escalate tensions. The United States condemns the unacceptable violence yesterday against NATO-led KFOR troops, law enforcement, and journalists. The Government…
Department of State Celebrates Groundbreaking of New U.S. Embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius
As a demonstration of the enduring commitment to strengthening the relationship between the United States, Mauritius and the region, Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for…