Counselor Chollet and Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Israel and Jordan

Counselor Chollet and Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Israel and JordanCounselor of the Department of State Derek Chollet is traveling today to Israel and Jordan, joined by Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf.  The Counselor and the Assistant Secretary will engage with leaders to reaffirm the United States’ strong support for Israel’s security and the U.S. commitment to preventing the Israel-Hamas conflict from […]

Congratulations for the Appointment of Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah

Congratulations for the Appointment of Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-SabahThe State Department welcomes the appointment of Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah as the new Prime Minister of Kuwait.  Sheikh Mohammed has a distinguished career of public service, including as Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States and as Foreign Minister.  He has long been a champion of the strategic partnership between the United States and […]

Secretary Blinken’s Call with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Peters

Secretary Blinken’s Call with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs PetersThe following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke today with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters.  Secretary Blinken congratulated Deputy Prime Minister Peters on assuming his new role and reiterated the United States’ commitment to strengthening the U.S.-New Zealand partnership.  The two leaders […]

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Outgoing Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park

Secretary Blinken’s Call with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs PetersSecretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with outgoing Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park Jin and congratulated him on his successful tenure as Foreign Minister. The Secretary thanked Foreign Minister Park for his leadership in addressing security challenges on the Korean Peninsula, in the Indo-Pacific region, and around the world, including Russia’s brutal war […]