Los Angeles New Power Couple Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and His Wife Dr. Connie Yu Allen Receives the First Responders Award for Their Heroic Impact on Southern California

Los Angeles New Power Couple Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and His Wife Dr. Connie Yu Allen Receives the First Responders Award for Their Heroic Impact on Southern California

The medical power couple has received numerous awards for outstanding community leadership

Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and Dr. Connie Yu Allen Receiv…

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku at a Joint Press Availability

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku at a Joint Press Availability

PRIME MINISTER HU’AKAVAMEILIKU:  (In Tongan.) It is a great honor to warmly welcome to the Kingdom of Tonga the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr. Antony Blinken.  The visit today by Secretary Blinken is historic.  It is the first visit by a sitting U.S. secretary of state to Tonga.  It is the […]

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the U.S. Embassy Nuku’alofa Dedication

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the U.S. Embassy Nuku’alofa Dedication

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you.  Thank you very much.  And hello, everyone.  It is wonderful to be with you in this place on this occasion.  Malo ‘aupito to the Honorable Hu’akavameiliku for your hospitality today, for the incredibly warm welcome that we’ve received here in Tonga.  And it’s an honor to be with Your Royal Highness the Crown […]

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Peace Corps Engagement

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Peace Corps Engagement

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you.  Thank you all very, very much. First, can’t ask for a better setting.  (Laughter.)  Second, we just came from opening, formally inaugurating our new embassy here.  We’ve had a long relationship with Tonga, but we finally have a full-time diplomatic presence with an embassy.  But in so many ways, the Peace […]

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Liberia National Day Message – United States Department of State

Liberia National Day Message – United States Department of State

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Liberia as you mark your 176th year of independence. The United States and Liberia share a strong bond stemming from our shared history and cultural ties. We remain committed to work with Liberia and re-emphasize our […]

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The Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Today we proudly celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). More than three decades after this groundbreaking legislation was enacted, the ADA continues to inspire countries and communities around the world to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal rights and opportunities.  Today and every day in our foreign policy work, we […]

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The United States-New Zealand Relationship

The United States-New Zealand Relationship

U.S.-NEW ZEALAND RELATIONS New Zealand is a strong, steadfast partner and friend of the United States. The U.S. diplomatic presence in New Zealand dates back to the commissioning of the first U.S. Consul in 1838. Formal diplomatic relations were established in 1942, following the United Kingdom’s recognition of New Zealand’s domestic and external autonomy within […]

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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry Meets with PRC Premier Li Qiang

The United States-New Zealand Relationship

Today U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met with PRC Premier Li Qiang as part of ongoing efforts to maintain open channels of communication across the full range of issues.  He noted the urgent need for China to decarbonize the power sector, cut methane emissions, and reduce deforestation. Secretary Kerry also emphasized U.S. efforts to keep […]

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