Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Pretoria, South Africa Future Africa SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you so much. Good afternoon, everyone. It’s wonderful to be here, wonderful to be at this extraordinary university. To Professor Maharaj, to the entire leadership of the University of Pretoria, thank you for hosting us today on this magnificent campus. And …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Pretoria, South Africa Department of International Relations and Cooperation MINISTER PANDOR: Well, good morning, everyone. We didn’t really want to come here because we were enjoying our discussion so much, but we took pity on you and decided that we should come out. So allow me to begin. Secretary …
Remarks at the Opening of the U.S.-South African Strategic Dialogue Read More »
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Johannesburg, South Africa Victoria Yards QUESTION: Sir, thank you. I really appreciate your time, Secretary Blinken. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good to be with you. QUESTION: It is an absolute honor for me to speak to you. So — SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. QUESTION: — let me get straight to it, then. If I scan the …
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Thulasizwe Simelane of eNCA Read More »
Office of the Spokesperson The United States and South Africa enjoy a strategic partnership with a strong network of people-to-people relationships with businesses, non-governmental organizations, universities, cultural institutions, and individual citizens. As a global voice, strong and vibrant democracy, and a country built on its commitment to human rights, South Africa is a strategic partner of the United States, with strong collaboration in shared global …
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Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Blinken travels to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda this week, where the United States has been deploying resources and working in partnership with African governments, institutions, businesses, scientists, and other leaders to prevent hunger and combat the global food security crisis while also addressing the …
U.S. Food Security Assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Johannesburg, South Africa Hector Pieterson Memorial SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. This is such an incredibly powerful, moving experience, but all the more so because to be guided by Antoinette gives it particularly special meaning. And thank you so much for sharing with me, sharing with us – Hector’s story …
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press Read More »
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Today we solemnly remember the lives — Americans, Kenyans, Tanzanians, and others — that were violently taken from us 24 years ago. The terrorist attacks against our Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania claimed 224 innocent victims and injured more than 4,500 others. Among those we honor …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I warmly wish the Ivoirian people a happy 62nd National Day. On this celebratory occasion, we reaffirm our enduring partnership and friendship with the people and government of Côte d’Ivoire. I look forward to further strengthening the close …
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson On August 5, 2022, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced in Ghana more than $127 million in humanitarian assistance for Africa through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration. This assistance will provide lifesaving support to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, stateless persons, and persecuted people across Africa, including …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The August 9 election will be an opportunity for Kenya to showcase its democracy to the world. I urge all Kenyans to support free and fair elections that are conducted peacefully both in word and in deed. A peaceful and transparent democratic process that reflects the will of the Kenyan …
