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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Today, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden participated in the raising of the U.S. flag at UNESCO, further realizing the President’s vision of a United States that is engaged globally wherever and whenever our national interests can be advanced. The United States is committed to UNESCO, where important conversations happen every day to promote scientific cooperation, […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I want to extend my congratulations and best wishes to Maldives on your Independence Day this July 26th. As you celebrate this important day, Maldives has many reasons to be proud. Your country is a strong supporter of democratic values and an important voice in maintaining the […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Blinken met today with Prime Minister Hu‘akavameiliku and Foreign Minister Fekitamoeloa Utoikamanu of Tonga. The two sides had substantive and constructive discussions on key priorities in the bilateral relationship and on a range of global and regional issues. Secretary Blinken outlined how the United […]