PRESIDENT ABBAS: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary of State, Mr. Antony Blinken, gentlemen, we welcome you. And we affirm that the Israeli Government is responsible for what’s happening these days, because of its practices that undermine the two-state solution and violate the signed agreements, and because of the lack of international efforts to dismantle the occupation and […]
The U.S. Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies (AIE) has launched a year-long art diplomacy for democracy initiative, the Democracy Collection campaign, to promote democracy through art. The initiative includes artist exchanges focused on rights, freedoms, and equality, hosted by U.S. ambassadors in various cities around the world; a traveling exhibition that reflects […]
Officials from the United States and the Republic of India gathered, January 30-31, at the Department of State for the eighth meeting of the U.S.-India Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG). The meeting was co-chaired by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jennifer R. Littlejohn and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Associate Administrator for International […]
FOREIGN MINISTER COHEN: Thank you. Thank you all. My friend, Secretary of State Tony Blinken, welcome to Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the state of Israel. I’m very pleased to host a true friend of Israel. This is a very difficult week for us in Israel and for all of our friends and allies. Your presence […]
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem. The Secretary and the President reaffirmed the enduring strength of the U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship, which has long been based on shared democratic values. The Secretary reiterated his condemnation of the terrorist attacks Israel has suffered in […]
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Acting Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources John R. Bass met with Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Paul Huijts today in Washington, D.C. Acting Deputy Secretary Bass and Secretary General Huijts discussed workforce and management strategies. The Acting Deputy Secretary and the Secretary General also […]
DEFENSE MINISTER GALLANT: Mr. Secretary, thank you for coming. You are a true friend of Israel. Your visit comes at a critical time. It sends a clear message to the region: The United States and Israel are united facing Iran or anyone threaten peace and stability in the region. I look forward to our discussion (inaudible), […]
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. Thank you. Thank you all so much for being here today. This is a wonderful place. I’ve had someone acknowledge other people are coming here. I just had a chance to speak to the director. But this is, in many ways, a sanctuary for people from all walks of […]
SECRETARY BLINKEN: So wonderful to be here. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality today and thank you to each of you for joining us today. One of the things that we set out to do with this administration is to renew and strengthen our ties with the Palestinian people. And part of that is our […]
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid to reaffirm both the strength of the U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship, which has been based on a bedrock of shared interests and democratic values for 75 years, and the U.S. commitment to Israel’s security. They […]
