The United States and ASEAN held the 36th annual ASEAN-U.S. Dialogue on May 24 in Washington, D.C., to discuss expanded cooperation under our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink co-chaired the dialogue with Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General of ASEAN Cooperation Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro. […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader today to congratulate him on his re-election to the presidency.  The Secretary reaffirmed our enduring partnership with the Dominican Republic and shared commitment to advancing democratic governance, regional security, anti-corruption efforts, and inclusive growth and prosperity.  […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Georgia a happy Independence Day.  Throughout the 32 years of our bilateral relationship, the United States has shown unwavering commitment to Georgia’s democratic, prosperous future, and has been among the strongest supporters of Georgia’s sovereignty and integrity.  We have been proud to […]

Today, the United States and Brazil mark 200 years of diplomatic relations between our countries.  On May 26, 1824, U.S. President James Monroe received Brazilian Chargé d’Affaires José Silvestre Rebello in Washington, D.C.  With this welcome, the United States recognized Brazil’s independence and established our now 200-year partnership.  We joined together as allies in World […]

On behalf of the Government of the United States, I extend warm congratulations to the people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on your 58th anniversary of independence. The United States reaffirms its unwavering commitment as a dependable partner to Guyana.  Over time, our mutual embrace of democracy and resilience will persist as fundamental pillars […]

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates […]

We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the two U.S. citizens killed by gangs in Haiti.  On behalf of the President, our Ambassador in Haiti is in touch with the families who we know are experiencing unimaginable grief.  Our Embassy is ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance. Unfortunately, this serves as a […]

MR TEK:  Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining our call today previewing the Secretary of State’s upcoming travel to Europe.  This call will be on the record and is embargoed until its conclusion.  Joining us today is Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien.  The assistant secretary will open with brief […]