C5+1 Diplomatic Platform – United States Department of State
The C5+1 diplomatic platform represents the U.S. government’s whole of government approach to Central Asia, jointly engaging all five Central Asian governments (Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan).…
U.S.-Kazakhstan Relations – United States Department of State
The United States was the first country to recognize Kazakhstan’s independence in 1991 and has remained a stalwart partner in security and economic development ever since. The United States opened…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UN Secretary-General Guterres
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, as the international community marks one year since…
Virtual Press Conference with U.S. Officials and the APEC Secretariat Following the APEC 2023 First Senior Officials’ Meeting
APEC 2023 Senior Officials’ Meeting Chair Mike Pyle and U.S. Senior Official for APEC Matt Murray will join APEC Secretariat Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Sta Maria for a virtual press…
Kuwait National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America I warmly wish my friend Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the Kuwaiti people congratulations on Kuwait’s February 25 National…
Continued Support for Ukraine to Withstand Russia’s Assaults
The United States continues to support Ukraine amid Russia’s brutal, unprovoked war. Today, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of the Treasury, we…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tajani
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Italy Antonio Tajani in New York.…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Virtual OSCE Permanent Council Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Nearly 50 years ago, this body was created to foster security and a true and lasting peace across Europe. Thirty-five nations –…
Secretary Blinken’s Remarks at the United Nations Security Council Ministerial Meeting on Ukraine
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, fellow council members: One year and one week ago – on February 17th, 2022 – I warned this council that Russia was planning to…
Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu and Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui, Previewing Secretary Blinken’s Upcoming Travel to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and India
MR PATEL: Hey everybody, good morning and thanks so much for joining us today. As indicated, this call is to preview Secretary Blinken’s upcoming travel to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and India.…