Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Kinshasa, DRC Kinshasa Digital Academy SECRETARY BLINKEN: So one of the most powerful facts is that in the next couple of years, by 2025, half of the population of Africa will be 25 years old or younger. And as I’ve said as well, in the next couple of decades, one …
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Chief of Mission Residence SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to have an opportunity to talk to the extremely, extremely (inaudible) civil society here in Congo. A strong, vibrant, independent civil society is essential to any democracy; it’s essential here. And it’s …
Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Democratic Republic of the Congo Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde in Kinshasa. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Lukonde discussed the importance of organizing and holding free and fair elections as scheduled in 2023. The …
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Office of the Spokesperson Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will visit Rwanda on August 11, where he will meet with senior officials and civil society. The United States and Rwanda cooperate on global and regional priorities, including ending the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and investing in health systems, addressing the climate crisis …
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Villa Kilimandjaro SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. Bonsoir, tout le monde. I really don’t want to say much, because how can you follow that? What – unbelievable. I knew your reputations, but it’s even more than I anticipated. That was really swinging really hard (inaudible). And …
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he will meet with government leaders and representatives of civil society to discuss the extensive partnership on issues including regional security, respect for human rights, environmental conservation, climate change, and bilateral trade and investment. S. …
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Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Pretoria with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to strengthen the enduring ties between our countries and advance shared global priorities through the U.S.-South Africa Strategic Dialogue. The Secretary noted that South Africa — as …
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State (As translated.) QUESTION: Antony Blinken, hello. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello QUESTION: Your visit to South Africa is about to end, you will next be expected in the Democratic Republic of Congo and then in Rwanda. You have been made aware of the report of the United Nations which documents the participation of Rwandan …
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Ned Price, Department Spokesperson We commend the signing of the Peace Agreement in Doha and welcome this step toward reconciliation in Chad. We acknowledge the role of the Government of Qatar, the Chadian transitional government, and political-military voices in this process, and encourage all Chadian groups to join in ensuring peace, prosperity, and stability. This …
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Pretoria, South Africa Department of International Relations and Cooperation MODERATOR: Good afternoon. Welcome to Minister Pandor and Secretary Blinken. We are going to start with our press conference. My colleague and I will be facilitating. Minister Pandor and Secretary Blinken will make statements, after which we will take questions. The …
