Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku at a Joint Press Availability

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku at a Joint Press Availability

PRIME MINISTER HU’AKAVAMEILIKU:  (In Tongan.) It is a great honor to warmly welcome to the Kingdom of Tonga the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr. Antony Blinken.  The visit today by Secretary Blinken is historic.  It is the first visit by a sitting U.S. secretary of state to Tonga.  It is the […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Wong

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Australian Foreign Minister WongThe following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to address key priorities in the U.S.-Australia bilateral relationship and a range of global and regional issues. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Wong discussed deepening cooperation and working through multilateral organizations such as […]

Republic of Peru National Day

Republic of Peru National DayOn behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the Peruvian people on the anniversary of Peru’s independence. The ties between our nations began in 1826, and our relationship today remains strong as we work together to create opportunities for inclusive economic growth and uphold our commitments to democracy and […]

Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders

Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African LeadersSecretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver closing remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit  on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. EDT at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken’s remarks will be open press and streamed live on the Department homepage and the Department YouTube channel. To register for in-person coverage, please complete the Summit media […]

Secretary Blinken’s Calls with Nigerien President Bazoum and Former President Issoufou

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Australian Foreign Minister WongThe below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum and former president Mahamadou Issoufou. The Secretary reiterated to President Bazoum the United States’ unflagging support and emphasized the importance of his continuing leadership in Niamey.  He praised Bazoum’s role in promoting security not only in Niger but the wider West Africa region.  Secretary Blinken underscored that […]