Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Nairobi, Kenya U.S. Embassy Nairobi MODERATOR: Good morning, colleagues and family members, both here in person and joining us virtually. My name is Rob White. I’m the deputy human resources officer here at Embassy Nairobi. Welcome to our meet-and-greet with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. To begin today’s …
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Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu today in Nairobi. In the meeting, they discussed regional issues, including the situations in Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Somalia. The Secretary underscored the need for …
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Nairobi, Kenya Karura Forest ENVIRONMENT SECRETARY TOBIKO: (In progress) but the government has a plan to rename it in honor of the late Wangari Maathai, Professor Wangari Maathai. She’s the one who fought and went through difficult times – brutal times – to ensure that these asset is protected …
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Nairobi, Kenya Serena Hotel FOREIGN SECRETARY OMAMO: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, from various media houses. We are delighted to welcome you to this press conference. My name is Raychelle Omamo. I am the cabinet secretary for foreign affairs of the Republic of Kenya, and I’m delighted to be …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Nairobi, Kenya Serena Hotel FOREIGN SECRETARY OMAMO: Well, may I begin by just extending to you again another warm welcome to Kenya. We are so delighted to host you on your maiden visit to Africa in your capacity as Secretary of State. We’re really greatly honored that you chose to …
Office of the Spokesperson The Governments of the Republic of Kenya and the United States of America held the second session of the Kenya – United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue in Nairobi on November 17, 2021. Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Raychelle Omamo and U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken discussed strengthening …
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Office of the Spokesperson I look forward to deepening our cooperation to promote economic prosperity, security, human rights, and democracy in the region. – Secretary Antony J Blinken, March 2, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken will visit Kenya November 17-18, where he will meet with President Uhuru Kenyatta and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Raychelle …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States is designating six targets associated with the Eritrean government and ruling party pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14046, which the President signed in September in response to the conflict in Ethiopia. Eritrea’s destabilizing presence in Ethiopia is prolonging the conflict, posing a significant obstacle to a …
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Office of the Spokesperson Special Envoy Jeffrey Feltman is currently in Ethiopia to underscore the United States’ grave concern with the escalation of the conflict and the risk of intercommunal violence, and to encourage all parties to engage in a dialogue on a cessation of hostilities. From November 4 to 7, Special Envoy Feltman traveled …
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Office of the Spokesperson We, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, would like to extend our gratitude to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) for …
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