Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and Government of Somalia on your 62nd National Day. The United States supports your efforts to build resilient communities, foster inclusive economic growth, and increase security for Somalia and its neighbors. We share the goal of a …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Burundi as you celebrate 60 years of independence. We look forward to working with you in the years ahead to promote the protection of human rights, regional peace and stability, …
Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken called Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today to discuss the government of Kenya’s efforts to address the continued violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Secretary Blinken expressed his appreciation for the Nairobi Process, which has brought …
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President Kenyatta Read More »
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the 62nd anniversary of your independence. On this occasion, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening our U.S.-DRC Privileged Partnership for Peace, Prosperity, …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the Seychellois people on your forty-sixth anniversary of independence. The United States greatly values our relationship with Seychelles and our mutual dedication to democratic values, human rights, and peace and security. We look forward to deepening our relationship …
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson 2:32 p.m. EDT MR PRICE: Thanks very much, and thanks very much, everyone, for joining today as we do today’s briefing by phone. I have a couple things at the top and then we’ll turn to your questions. First, today the First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and …
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson The United States was deeply saddened to learn of the violence in the Bandiagara and Gao regions of Mali this past weekend, resulting in the deaths of more than 100 civilians. This development comes at a time when ongoing violence in Ménaka has also killed numerous civilians and displaced thousands more. …
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson The United States is gravely concerned by reported killings of civilians in the Amhara community of the Oromia Region of Ethiopia this weekend. We mourn for the victims and extend our sincerest condolences to survivors and all those who lost loved ones in this horrific act. We also call on all …
Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Senegalese Foreign Minister Aïssata Tall Sall in Washington, D.C., to reaffirm the United States and Senegal’s commitment to mutual security and prosperity. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the devastating impact of Russia’s invasion …
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Senegalese Foreign Minister Tall Sall Read More »
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, DC Thomas Jefferson Room SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be able to receive my colleague and my friend, the foreign minister of Senegal. Welcome, Aïssata, to the State Department. I had a wonderful visit where we spent a lot of time together in Senegal. …
