Governmental Updates Archives

The United States congratulates the people of El Salvador on holding successful legislative, municipal, and PARLACEN elections. We applaud the…

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2:46 p.m. EST MR PRICE: Good afternoon. A few things at the top. Yesterday, the department submitted to Congress and…

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  Secretary of State Antony Blinken will deliver a speech on U.S. foreign policy at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March…

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The Department of State was delighted to host the 12th Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Foreign Policy Conference last…

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and…

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The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of the United States of America and Iceland following their…

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CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS ACT SANCTIONS Today, the Secretary of State determined that the Government of the Russian Federation has…

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:‎ Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary…

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine…

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The United States joins the European Union in condemning and responding to the Russian Federation’s use of a chemical weapon…

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Ansarallah, sometimes referred to as the Houthis, plays a significant role in the conflict in Yemen and exacerbates the dire…

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:‎ Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ethiopian Prime Minister…

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SECRETARY CLINTON:  So, Secretary Blinken, welcome.  I cannot express how pleased I am to have this chance to talk with…

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2:47 p.m. EST MR PRICE: I’m sorry on two fronts: one, that we’re starting a couple minutes late, and two,…

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MR PRICE:  Good morning, everyone, and thanks for joining us for this briefing to discuss the current status of immigrant…

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Foreign Minister Geoffrey…

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Today, I announced nearly $191 million in additional humanitarian assistance at the virtual 2021 High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian…

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SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you so much, Secretary-General Guterres.  Foreign Minister Cassis, Foreign Minister Linde, Under-Secretary-General Lowcock, everyone in the UN…

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Today, we mark the 60th anniversary of the United States Peace Corps and celebrate the volunteers and staff who have…

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QUESTION:  Secretary Blinken, nice of you to make the time.  Appreciate it. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  It’s good to be with you.…

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March 1 is Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Seventy-five years ago, the United States…

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The United States strongly condemns the Houthis’ attacks on population centers in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, February 27.  These attacks…

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The United States is gravely concerned by reported atrocities and the overall deteriorating situation in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. …

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On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send congratulations to the people of the Dominican…

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We honor the memory of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was shot and killed within sight of the Kremlin’s…

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MR GREEN: Good afternoon. Hello and bonjour, Secretary – Mr. Secretary. It’s a pleasure to meet you. My name is…

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SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. Very good to see everyone, and very nice to be back in your room. Let me…

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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will lead the U.S. delegation to the virtual donor conference co-hosted by the United…

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“Canada is one of our closest allies, and I look forward to working in partnership to advance our shared interests…

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:‎ Secretary Antony J. Blinken met virtually today with Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo…

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:‎ Secretary Antony J. Blinken met virtually today with Mexican Secretary of Economy…

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SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you so much, and greetings, Mission Canada.  Bonjour, tout le monde.  I am so pleased to be with…

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:‎ Secretary Antony J. Blinken met virtually today with Canadian Prime Minister Justin…

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SECRETARY BLINKEN:  And our colleagues are here. FOREIGN MINISTER GARNEAU:  Well, thank you very much, Tony.  Great to see you…

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:‎ Secretary Antony J. Blinken met virtually today with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc…

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In October 2018, the world was horrified by the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a lawful permanent resident of the…

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SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, John, thank you very, very much, and hello, everybody.  It is wonderful to be with you virtually, and…

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SECRETARY BLINKEN:  So good to see you, Secretary. MODERATOR:  (Via interpreter) Likewise.  It is such a pleasure to welcome you…

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SECRETARY BLINKEN:  I do indeed.  And I just want to start, Director, by saying that was a remarkable tour and…

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SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning.  Great to see you, Marcello. FOREIGN SECRETARY EBRARD:  (Via interpreter) Thank you for being here today. …

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“We value our bond with Mexico and are committed to the nearly 200-year-old bilateral relationship.” – Secretary Antony J. Blinken, January…

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2:32 p.m. EST MR PRICE: Good afternoon. A few things at the top. To start things off, you probably saw…

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We are disturbed by reports that a Russian court sentenced Valentina Baranovskaya and her son, Roman Baranovsky, to terms of…

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh…

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the Foreign Minister…

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Dutch Foreign Minister Stef…

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MR PRICE: Thanks very much for that. And good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining this on-the-record call to…

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Today, I am announcing the public designation of former Prosecutor General Dobroslav Trnka of the Slovak Republic due to his…

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Today, I am announcing the public designation of former Prosecutor General Dobroslav Trnka of the Slovak Republic due to his…

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Thirty years ago, Kuwait, the United States, and our international coalition partners stood together with unity of purpose and partnership…

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