Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony With Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and Dr. Daglis
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. Georgios, my friend, welcome. It is always good to see you and always an important occasion to say we’re so grateful for the partnership between…
Celebrating Lunar New Year – United States Department of State
All the best to cherished friends near and far who celebrate Lunar New Year. This joyous celebration marks a time for reflection, hope, and unity in the United States and…
On Mongolian Tsagaan Sar – United States Department of State
To all those observing Tsagaan Sar, the Mongolian celebration of the start of the lunisolar new year, I send you my best wishes. The United States and Mongolia are close…
Assistant Secretary Phee’s Travel to Ethiopia
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia February 12-17, 2024. Assistant Secretary Phee will be joined by Special Envoy for the Horn…
The United States’ Enduring Commitment to the Indo-Pacific: Marking Two Years Since the Release of the Administration’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
The United States is an Indo-Pacific nation. As the most dynamic and fastest-growing region on earth, the Indo-Pacific is an essential driver of America’s future security and prosperity. The region…
Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Julie Turner’s Travel to Japan and the Republic of Korea
Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Julie Turner will travel to Tokyo, Japan, and Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK), from February 12-22 to mark the 10th anniversary of…
Ambassador Fick and Director Easterly’s Travel to Ukraine and Poland
Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick and Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Jen Easterly traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine and Warsaw, Poland from…
United States Welcomes Greece’s Signing of the Artemis Accords
On February 9, Greece became the 35th country to sign the Artemis Accords. Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis signed the Accords for Greece during the fifth round of the U.S.-Greece Strategic…
Inaugural C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue among the United States and Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
On February 8th, the U.S. Department of State hosted the inaugural meeting of the C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue (CMD), an initiative announced by President Biden and the presidents of Kazakhstan,…
Anniversary of Operation Nica Welcome and Continued Unjust Detentions in Nicaragua
On February 9, 2023, the United States received 222 political prisoners released by Nicaragua, a group that included human rights defenders, Nicaraguan presidential contenders, political activists, clergy, journalists, students, and…