This week, UNESCO members met for an extraordinary session of the organization’s General Conference to consider a U.S. proposal that would allow the United States to rejoin the organization with full membership privileges and restore U.S. leadership on a host of issues of importance and value to the American people. In pursuing full membership with […]

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The Secretary expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s support during the recent shooting incident outside the U.S. Consulate General in Jeddah and its continued support for […]

The United States supports the Venezuelan people’s constitutional right to elect their leaders via free and fair elections.  Today’s decision to disqualify Maria Corina Machado from participating in the electoral process deprives the Venezuelan people of basic political rights.  Venezuelans deserve the right to select a candidate to participate in presidential elections in 2024 without interference. The United States […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Rwanda on the 61st anniversary of your independence on July 1 and the 29th anniversary of Liberation Day on July 4.  The United States and Rwanda cooperate in many areas to advance global health security, economic prosperity, food security, […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Burundi as you celebrate 61 years of independence.  We commend Burundi’s continuing political and economic reforms and welcome Burundi’s positive engagement with international financial institutions.  We also appreciate the leadership role Burundi has played in regional […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and Government of Somalia on your 63rd National Day. The United States commends Somalia’s progress in defeating terrorism and building peace and stability through reconciliation. The United States looks forward to strengthening the bonds of our partnership as we work together on governance, […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I am pleased to offer my congratulations to our Canadian neighbors as you celebrate Canada Day on July 1. I have had the honor of visiting Canada twice since you last marked Canada Day.  Your earnest hospitality reminded me once again of our good fortune to have […]

The United States supports the Guatemalan people’s constitutional right to elect their leaders via free and fair elections and is deeply concerned by efforts that interfere with the June 25 election result.  Actions to interfere with the election result violate the spirit of Guatemala’s constitution and threaten the legitimacy of its democratic process. The United […]

On the occasion of Belarus’ official Independence Day, the people of the United States of America send their warmest wishes to the people of Belarus. Your courage, resilience, and perseverance in pursuing a democratic, sovereign, and stable future for Belarus have inspired the world.  From behind prison walls, in the cities in which you find […]

Ambassador Jessye Lapenn, Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation, will travel to Dublin, Ireland on July 4, 2023. Ambassador Lapenn will lead the U.S. delegation attending the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation, hosted by Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs, the European Commission, and Ireland’s Marine Institute. NOAA Assistant […]