The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Dutch Secretary General Paul Huijts today in Washington, DC to reaffirm our unwavering transatlantic unity and cooperation, and to reiterate our shared commitment to hold Russia accountable for its unjustified and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine. They also discussed opportunities […]
PRESIDENT HERZOG: So welcome to Israel, Mr. Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States of America, a great friend of Israel and a great personal friend. It’s wonderful to see you here in Israel again, and I want to convey my gratitude on behalf of the people of Israel to President Biden and Vice President […]
There’s been a big rise in the number of children being trafficked and exploited by criminal gangs in the UK. Young children are being groomed and recruited by drugs gangs to carry and deliver drugs around the UK. One such victim is Nicole from Newcastle in north east England, who was targeted by the gangs…
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 […]
