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The United States is determined to confront illicit fentanyl traffickers, including by exposing them and preventing them from accessing and exploiting the international financial system. Today, we are designating Mexican-based drug trafficker Jose Angel Rivera Zazueta and his two associates.  These individuals used precursor chemicals to manufacture and smuggle fentanyl and other illicit synthetic drugs […]

FOREIGN MINISTER SHOUKRY:  (Via translation) Good evening. I’m glad to welcome my dear friend Secretary Blinken once again in Egypt.  I’m happy to receive him here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  We value the friendly relations between our countries and we are keen on enhancing these relations on the basis of mutual respect and interests.  The […]

PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU:  Secretary of State Blinken, Tony, welcome once again to Jerusalem. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you. PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU:  Your visit is another expression, a continual expression, of the unbreakable bond between Israel and the United States.  It’s one of the great alliances of modern history.  We share common interests, which are growing by […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I wish to extend my congratulations to the Republic of Nauru as you celebrate the 55th anniversary of your independence. As a proud partner of Nauru, the United States appreciates our long-standing relationship that is underpinned by shared history, values, and people-to-people ties. We are confident that […]

STRONG AND HISTORIC TIES  The United States was the first country to recognize Israeli statehood when Israel declared independence in 1948.  The 75-year partnership has been built on mutual interests and shared democratic values from its inception, with Israelis and Americans united by their commitment to democracy, economic prosperity, and regional security. SECURITY ASSISTANCE AND […]

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon, everyone.  As you can see, I’ve just landed in Israel at what is a pivotal moment.  I’m very much looking forward to getting into my discussions, but I just wanted to offer a few words immediately upon landing. On Shabbat, Jews around the world recite the Ma Tovu.   Part of that prayer reads, “Your great love […]

FOREIGN MINISTER SHOUKRY: Now join us as we try to (inaudible) somewhat so that they don’t take up too much of the time, but it seems that we failed to do that. We recognize the interest of your visit. But let me again welcome you. This is an important relationship that I think has been beneficial […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo. Secretary Blinken and President El-Sisi reaffirmed their strong commitment to the U.S.-Egypt strategic partnership and cooperation on a range of regional and international challenges. The Secretary commended President El-Sisi for Egypt’s […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met yesterday in Cairo with a diverse group of Egyptian civil society members, in line with the United States’ commitment to protect human rights globally. The Secretary welcomed the opportunity to hear about these individuals’ critical work to advance fundamental freedoms […]

Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Dr. Karen Donfried will travel to Italy, Vatican City, and Poland January 30 to February 3 to emphasize the United States’ commitment to our European Allies and partners, democracy, and transatlantic security as well as our continued support for Ukraine. After arriving in Italy, Assistant […]