U.S. to Sanction Three Fentanyl Traffickers Contributing to the U.S. Opioid Crisis
The United States is determined to confront illicit fentanyl traffickers, including by exposing them and preventing them from accessing and exploiting the international financial system. Today, we are designating Mexican-based…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry at a Joint Press Availability
FOREIGN MINISTER SHOUKRY: (Via translation) Good evening. I’m glad to welcome my dear friend Secretary Blinken once again in Egypt. I’m happy to receive him here at the Ministry of…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu After Their Meeting
PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Secretary of State Blinken, Tony, welcome once again to Jerusalem. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Your visit is another expression, a continual expression, of the…
Nauru National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish to extend my congratulations to the Republic of Nauru as you celebrate the 55th anniversary of your independence. As a…
U.S. Relations with Israel – United States Department of State
STRONG AND HISTORIC TIES The United States was the first country to recognize Israeli statehood when Israel declared independence in 1948. The 75-year partnership has been built on mutual interests…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. As you can see, I’ve just landed in Israel at what is a pivotal moment. I’m very much looking forward to getting into my discussions,…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry Before Their Meeting
FOREIGN MINISTER SHOUKRY: Now join us as we try to (inaudible) somewhat so that they don’t take up too much of the time, but it seems that we failed to…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Egyptian President El-Sisi
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo. Secretary Blinken and President El-Sisi reaffirmed…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Egyptian Members of Civil Society
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met yesterday in Cairo with a diverse group of Egyptian civil society members, in line with…
Assistant Secretary Donfried’s Travel to Italy, Vatican City, and Poland
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Dr. Karen Donfried will travel to Italy, Vatican City, and Poland January 30 to February 3 to emphasize the United…