United States Hosts Quad Counterterrorism Working Group in Honolulu, Hawaii

United States Hosts Quad Counterterrorism Working Group in Honolulu, HawaiiThe Department of State hosted representatives from Japan, Australia, and India for the Quad Counterterrorism Working Group meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii December 19-21, 2023.  Gregory LoGerfo, Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism, led the U.S. interagency delegation. The Quad convenes four like-minded regional partners – the United States, Australia, India, and Japan – to make tangible […]

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Defense Minister GallantThe below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Secretary Blinken and Defense Minister Gallant discussed active efforts to facilitate the release of all remaining hostages and increase levels of humanitarian assistance reaching Palestinian civilians in Gaza.  Secretary Blinken stressed the importance of […]

Secretary Blinken Travels to Mexico

Secretary Blinken Travels to MexicoSecretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Mexico City, Mexico December 27, 2023.  Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will join Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall at a meeting with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Mexico.  Secretary Blinken will discuss unprecedented irregular migration […]