Secretary Blinken’s Visit to the People’s Republic of China

Secretary Blinken’s Visit to the People’s Republic of China

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken traveled to Shanghai and Beijing, the People’s Republic of China, for meetings with President Xi Jinping, Director of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong, and Shanghai Party […]

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Steve Inskeep of NPR

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Steve Inskeep of NPR

QUESTION:  We are inside the U.S. embassy compound.  Secretary of State Antony Blinken is with us after meeting China’s President Xi Jinping and other top Chinese officials.  They’ve been trying to keep relations between two great powers from spiraling downward.  Mr. Secretary, welcome back to the program. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Steve, great to be with you. QUESTION:  […]

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Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Lewis Travels to Sweden and Czechia

Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Lewis Travels to Sweden and Czechia

Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis travels to Sweden and Czechia, April 27-May 1, 2024, where she will meet with senior civilian and military officials, as well as defense industry executives to discuss regional security cooperation and supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s aggression. In Stockholm, Sweden, Assistant Secretary Lewis will meet with […]

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Under Secretary Bass Travel to Qatar and Pakistan

Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Lewis Travels to Sweden and Czechia

Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John Bass will travel to Qatar and Pakistan April 26-30. In Doha, Qatar, he will meet with senior Qatari government officials and other diplomatic missions to discuss support for Afghanistan and shared security interests in the region. In Islamabad, Pakistan, Under Secretary Bass will meet with senior Pakistani government […]

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Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Travel to Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and France

Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Lewis Travels to Sweden and Czechia

Deputy Secretary Kurt M. Campbell will travel to Abuja, Nigeria; London, United Kingdom; and Paris, France April 29-May 3.  In Abuja, the Deputy Secretary will co-chair the sixth U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission (BNC) with Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar to discuss partnerships; security cooperation; shared prosperity; democracy, governance and accountability; and the movement of people.  He will also […]

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South African Freedom Day – United States Department of State

South African Freedom Day – United States Department of State

On behalf of the people of the United States, congratulations to all South Africans on the historic 30th anniversary of their country’s first democratic elections. Freedom Day provides us with an opportunity to underscore the strong U.S.-South Africa relationship built upon our two countries’ mutual commitment to democracy and human rights. The United States reaffirms […]

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