Honoring the Victims of the Christchurch Attack and Recognizing the International Day to Combat Islamophobia
Five years ago today, a gunman murdered 51 Muslim worshipers and injured 40 others in a vicious terrorist attack during Friday prayers at the Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Center in Christchurch, New Zealand. We continue to mourn and honor the victims of this terrible tragedy and their families. In order to remember […]
B5+1 Forum – United States Department of State
The Governments of the United States, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan joined private sector representatives in the inaugural B5+1 Forum in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from March 13-15, 2024. Announced by President Biden during the inaugural C5+1 Summit in September 2023 and highlighted in the corresponding New York Declaration, the B5+1 is the private-sector-led […]
Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats
Launched in July 2023 by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats is a U.S.-led international effort to combat the threats posed by synthetic drugs, like fentanyl. Globally, synthetic drug threats are on the rise. Traffickers are expanding shipment routes, manufacturers are getting more creative in finding the […]
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with European Union High Representative Borrell
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell to reaffirm the unique strength of the U.S.-EU partnership and to continue close cooperation on key foreign policy and security issues. They underscored steadfast transatlantic […]
Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Hasler
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Liechtenstein Minister for Foreign Affairs, Education and Sport Dominique Hasler today in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary Campbell and Foreign Minister Hasler discussed the robust U.S.-Liechtenstein bilateral relationship, reinforcing support for Ukraine, and Liechtenstein’s presidency of the Council of Europe’s […]
On the Occasion of Ramadan
As the month of Ramadan begins, I wish Ramadan Kareem to the more than 1.8 billion Muslims around the world. This year, this season of peace comes at a time of conflict and pain for many Muslim communities, including Uyghurs in Xinjiang, Rohingya in Burma and Bangladesh, and Palestinians in Gaza. This pain is felt […]
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Joint Statement on Advancing a Maritime Corridor to Deliver Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza Ministerial Consultations
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of Cyprus, the European Commission, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar on Ministerial Consultations to Advance a Maritime Corridor to Deliver Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza. On March 13, Republic of Cyprus Minister of […]
Designating Officials for Undermining the Dayton Peace Agreement
The United States is today designating three individuals who facilitated the Republika Srpska’s unconstitutional commemoration of Republika Srpska Day on January 9, thus supporting Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik’s efforts to undermine the territorial integrity, peace, and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This activity represents Dodik’s latest effort to undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement, the […]
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And European Union High Representative Josep Borrell Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s, as always, a great pleasure to see High Representative Borrell, my friend Josep, here in Washington and at the State Department. As I’ve said before, the European Union is our partner of first resort when it comes to meeting the challenges of our time, whether that’s in the transatlantic […]
Promoting Accountability for Corruption that Fuels South Sudan’s Conflict
Nearly thirteen years after declaring its independence, South Sudan remains a precariously fragile state beset by insecurity and poverty. The nation’s leaders continually fail to exhibit the political will necessary to create the conditions for sustainable peace, democratic governance, the rule of law, and prosperity for the South Sudanese people. They have yet to demonstrate […]