Every August 7th, the State Department community – in Washington and at missions around the world – comes together to observe the anniversary of the U.S. Embassy bombings in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. We remember the 224 colleagues, friends, and loved ones, who were killed – including 12 Americans serving our country overseas, and […]

Virginia Merchants and Amusement Coalition (VA MAC) advocates for regulating and taxing skill games and aiding law enforcement in tackling illegal gaming.

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SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  It’s a great pleasure to have Foreign Minister Hill here at the State Department.  We’ve been working together from the very start of my tenure in this job and seen each other on many different occasions throughout our hemisphere, but I’m particularly glad to have Alex here today at […]

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 […]

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos today via phone.  The two discussed durable transatlantic unity in opposing Russia’s unjustified war in Ukraine, and Cyprus’ commitment to advancing peace and security in the eastern Mediterranean.  The Secretary underscored U.S. […]

Her Excellency, Mrs. Rachel Ruto, the First Lady of Kenya Presidential Candidate Rollan Roberts II Dr. Gershom Sikaala Dr. Roberts has been a long time friend to Africa and has been involved in myriads of humanitarian work from providing clean drinking water to empowering women I was honored to have both the First Lady of […]

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ASSISTANT SECRETARY PHEE:  Good morning, and welcome to the Department of State.  Ladies, gentlemen, distinguished guests, there are so many of you here I can’t single any one of you out, but we’re delighted to welcome you back here to what we hope you consider to be your second home. I am honored and humbled […]

Fifteen years ago, Russia invaded the sovereign nation of Georgia and occupied 20 percent of its territory.  The United States remains steadfast in our support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.  The lives of the conflict-affected populations have forever been altered by Russia’s actions.  With deepest respect and heartfelt sympathy, […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Plurinational State of Bolivia on the 198th anniversary of its independence on August 6. On this date, we celebrate the dedication of Bolivians to building a more democratic, just, and inclusive society.  The United States and Bolivia enjoy strong ties—ties that […]

On behalf of the U.S. government and the American people, I send my sincere congratulations to Jamaica as you celebrate the 61st anniversary of your independence. We are honored to work with Jamaica to find solutions to pressing regional challenges.  Through our deepening partnership, we uphold our shared democratic principles, collaborate through the U.S.-Caribbean Partnership […]