Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the American people, I would like to join Tanzania in celebrating the 58th anniversary of the formation of the United Republic of Tanzania. The United States and Tanzania enjoy a longstanding and deep bilateral partnership, and on this day of celebration we renew our commitment to …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes and congratulations to the people and government of Senegal on the 62nd anniversary of your independence. On this special day, we reiterate our commitment to the continued deepening of the ties between our countries. The United States …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States welcomes steps by the Government of Ethiopia and regional authorities to implement a cessation of hostilities. We commend them on the delivery of humanitarian assistance over recent days to Ethiopians in the Tigray and Afar regions. Over one hundred thousand Ethiopians will receive life-saving food from …
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Office of the Spokesperson The following is being released jointly by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. Begin text: The U.S. Government is moving forward in the spirit of partnership with four countries and a regional grouping of …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States is committed to strengthening global resiliency and democratic renewal, and promoting peaceful, self-reliant nations that become strong economic and security partners capable of addressing shared challenges. To that end, the U.S. Government is moving forward in the spirit of partnership with Haiti, Libya, Mozambique, Papua New …
Office of the Spokesperson At a historic groundbreaking ceremony highlighting the enduring bilateral friendship and partnership between the United States and Nigeria, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu joined U.S. Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard and U.S. Consul General Claire Pierangelo on Thursday to officially mark the beginning of construction of a new, modern U.S. Consulate General …
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Office of the Spokesperson On March 30, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Algeria for meetings with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra to discuss regional security and stability, economic cooperation, and advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Secretary will promote America’s role as the Country of Honor at …
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson The United States notes with concern the growing tensions in South Sudan, including recent clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Force’s (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army/Movement-In Opposition (SPLA/M-IO) in Upper Nile state. We call for both sides to observe fully their obligations under the existing peace agreement and …
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Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta yesterday in Washington, D.C. They noted the strength of the bilateral partnership, which encompasses cooperation on public health, education, international governance, environment and climate, economic growth, …
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Office of the Spokesperson The President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request includes $60.4 billion for the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), $1.9 billion or 3 percent above the Fiscal Year 2022 Request, and $7.4 billion or 14 percent above FY 2021 enacted levels. Reflecting the priority that the Biden-Harris …
