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In support of the Global Methane Pledge and Clean EDGE (Enhancing Development and Growth through Energy) Asia initiative, the Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt and Department of Commerce, Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) Chief Counsel Stephen Gardner jointly announce the launch of the Methane Abatement for Oil and […]

The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of the United States of America and Bulgaria. Begin text: On September 25, 2023, the United States and Bulgaria held the second high-level Strategic Dialogue to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues of priority importance for both countries.  The Dialogue aligned with the […]

The United States and Bulgaria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today that increases cooperation to counter foreign information manipulation. The MOU – signed by Under Secretary of State for Public Affairs and Public Diplomacy Liz Allen and Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel – provides a strong foundation for […]

Today Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown signed a joint statement commemorating the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Cook Islands. This historic step reaffirms our joint commitment to deepen our cooperation as equal and sovereign partners, guided by respect, genuine engagement, […]

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good evening, everyone.  It’s a great pleasure to be here with Prime Minister Brown, and a particular pleasure because of the reason we’re here.  When we had the initial summit with our Pacific Island partners back in 2022, President Biden announced his intent to recognize the Cook Islands.  And today, with the […]

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  This is not only a happy occasion but a genuinely historic one.  Premier, it’s wonderful to stand with you today.  Last year, President Biden announced his intent to recognize Niue.  And he filled that promise today by announcing U.S. recognition of Niue as a sovereign and independent state. The […]

On September 19-20, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Committee on Industry, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) and its Committee on Digital Economy Policy (CDEP) held the second meeting of the Semiconductor Informal Exchange Network. Launched on June 30, 2023, with support from the U.S. International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, this network […]

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very, very much, and good morning. John, wonderful to be back here. And so good to be with all of you this morning. I want to thank John Hamre, I want to thank Ambassador Kim for the invitation to be here. As I was walking in, I heard the voice of […]

A delegation of NATO Permanent Representatives, representing all 31 Allies and Invitee Sweden, will travel to the United States, September 24-28.  During their visit, the delegation will meet with U.S. leadership to discuss global security challenges and plans for the Washington Summit in July 2024, which will mark the 75th anniversary of the Alliance.  The delegation […]