Secretary Blinken’s Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to share his deep concern for the Jordanian medical personnel injured outside the Jordanian Field Hospital while providing critical medical care in Gaza.  The Secretary reiterated that civilians and medical personnel at hospitals must […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Marape

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Marape

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape today in San Francisco. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Marape emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Papua New Guinea relationship to security and prosperity in the Pacific region. The Secretary and the Prime […]

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape Before Their Meeting

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Prime Minister, (inaudible) hospitality (inaudible) economic and security partner.  We’re also working very closely together here (inaudible) good week.  And day in day out, we are working together to advance inclusive economic growth, to build greater connectivity – especially in this 21st century when people need to be connected to fully […]

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Philippines 123 Agreement Signing Ceremony

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Philippines 123 Agreement Signing Ceremony

MS GANZER:  Good evening, everyone.  My name is Ann Ganzer.  I am the principal deputy assistant secretary in the Department of State’s Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation.  And it is my pleasure to welcome you all here today in San Francisco for this momentous occasion: the signing of a civil nuclear cooperation – or 123 […]

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Countering Corruption and Russian Malign Influence in the Western Balkans

Countering Corruption and Russian Malign Influence in the Western Balkans

Today, the Department of State is designating two individuals and 12 entities from the Western Balkans connected to Russia’s malign influence in the region and the corruption that enables it.  The Department is designating Misa Vacic, a Serbian politician, for participating in Kremlin-organized illegitimate annexation referenda in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine in September 2022.  The […]

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Sanctioning Entities and Vessels Transporting Russian Oil Sold Above the Price Cap

Sanctioning Entities and Vessels Transporting Russian Oil Sold Above the Price Cap

Today, the United States is designating three entities and identifying as blocked property three vessels that used Price Cap Coalition services while carrying Russian crude oil traded above the price cap.  This action is part of our continued vigilance in monitoring compliance with the price cap policy.  We will continue to take action to uphold […]

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Release of the Presidential Memorandum on Advancing Worker Empowerment, Rights, and High Labor Standards Globally

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape Before Their Meeting

The Department of State will begin implementing key actions from President Biden’s Presidential Memorandum on Advancing Worker Empowerment, Rights, and High Labor Standards Globally. Labor rights are integral to building democracy, achieving economic growth, strengthening supply chain resilience, and leveling the playing field for American workers and companies. This new whole-of-government approach will advance worker empowerment and […]

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Rollout of the Presidential Memorandum on Advancing Worker Empowerment, Rights, and High Labor Standards Globally

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Rollout of the Presidential Memorandum on Advancing Worker Empowerment, Rights, and High Labor Standards Globally

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE:  Good morning. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  I think the quickest thing we could do is to figure out who’s actually not a union member in this room – (laughter) – because it wouldn’t take much time.  It is wonderful to be with all of you today.  And Kelly, thank you, thank […]

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