Senior Official Murray’s Travel to New Zealand, Australia, and Palm Springs

Secretary Blinken’s Participation in the EU Foreign Affairs CouncilU.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Matt Murray will travel to Auckland, New Zealand, February 11-14 for the first APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting of the year and stakeholder engagements; to Canberra and Sydney, Australia, February 14-17 for outreach and engagement with counterparts and stakeholders on the U.S. APEC host year; and […]

Secretary Blinken’s Call with French Foreign Minister Colonna

Secretary Blinken’s Call with French Foreign Minister ColonnaThe below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna.  They discussed ongoing support to the people and government of Ukraine as they fight back against Russia’s brutal war.  They also discussed mutual concerns over Iran’s nuclear program and ongoing human rights violations. […]

Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to India

Secretary Blinken’s Participation in the EU Foreign Affairs CouncilThe Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Mumbai, Pune, and New Delhi February 13-17.  In the context of our strategic cooperation and India’s G-20 Presidency, the Assistant Secretary will further cooperation on the clean energy transition, energy security, and  increased energy access across South Asia.  While […]

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Before Their Meeting

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Before Their MeetingSECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning, everyone. FOREIGN MINISTER HUSSEIN:  Good morning. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  It’s a great pleasure to have my longtime friend Fuad Hussein, the foreign minister of Iraq, here at the State Department in Washington.  We have worked together for many years – too many years.  But it’s always wonderful to have you here. But […]