The U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee meeting in Washington, co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, underscored the breadth of U.S. support for Iraq. The United States, through its strategic partnership with the Republic of Iraq, seeks to advance mutual objectives of a stable, secure, […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Minister Cho Hyundong today in Washington, D.C.  They noted the regional and global impact of 70 years of the U.S.-ROK Alliance and emphasized the importance of trilateral cooperation with Japan.  The Deputy Secretary […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I want to congratulate the people of Serbia as you celebrate your Statehood Day. The United States values the strategic partnership we enjoy with Serbia to advance a more stable, secure, and prosperous future for all citizens of the Western Balkans. The United States is a strong […]

Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy Ambassador Nina Hachigian will participate in the Munich Security Conference, February 17-19, in Munich, Germany. This annual conference on international security will bring together Heads of State, government officials, international organization representatives, mayors, local government leaders, and security experts to discuss key global security policy challenges. Ambassador Hachigian will participate […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Mori Takeo in Washington, D.C.  They discussed the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance and emphasized the importance of trilateral cooperation with the Republic of Korea.  Deputy Secretary Sherman and Vice Foreign Minister […]

DHS Convenes Regional Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of Higher Education in Charlottesville, Va.
Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2018/06/11/dhs-convenes-regional-tabletop-exercise-institutions-higher-educationThe post Department of…

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the urgent need to facilitate humanitarian access in Syria so the UN and humanitarian actors can deliver life-saving assistance to those affected by the February 6 earthquakes.  Secretary Blinken underscored the need […]

Deputy Secretary Sherman met today in Washington with senior representatives of Burma’s NUG, including Zin Mar Aung.  The Deputy Secretary welcomed the NUG’s establishment of a liaison office in Washington and underscored the United States’ commitment to deepening engagement with the full range of pro-democracy stakeholders and diverse ethnic groups in Burma.  The Deputy Secretary […]

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon, everyone.  It’s a great pleasure as always to welcome Sheikh Abdullah here to the State Department, back to the State Department.  We have the closest of collaborations with the UAE on a broad range of regional and indeed global issues, a close strategic partner for the United States, and together we’re […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.  The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed ways to further broaden and deepen the strong U.S.-UAE partnership and cooperation on a range of shared priorities, […]