Summit for Democracy: Democracy Cohort Outcomes
Since 2021, the Summit for Democracy process has focused attention on how governments and non-governmental actors can work together to strengthening democratic institutions and processes, protect human rights, and advance the fight against corruption. At the first Summit for Democracy in December 2021, representatives from governments around the world, civil society, and the private sector […]
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at “The Status of Women is the Status of Democracy” Event
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the State Department and welcome to the second Summit for Democracy. Jen, to you for your remarkable leadership at the White House Gender Policy Council; to Kat, for yours here at the State Department on Global Women’s Issues: We could not have a better team, a […]
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman spoke today with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to congratulate him on his appointment and emphasize the importance of the U.S.-Algeria relationship in addressing a wide range of shared challenges. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Foreign Minister Attaf discussed […]
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tajani
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke via phone today with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani. They discussed Tunisia’s political and economic challenges and the need to help the Tunisian government implement durable solutions. The United States continues to underscore […]
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Al Sabah
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al Sabah to discuss shared regional and global priorities. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the strategic nature of the U.S.-Kuwait partnership and highlighted the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation on regional issues. Secretary […]
Supporting Human Rights Defenders: U.S. Department of State’s and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Top Achievements during the Summit for Democracy’s Year of Action
Following the first Summit for Democracy in December 2021, the United States engaged in a series of efforts to expand support for human rights defenders (HRDs) worldwide. For example, the Department of State issued and implemented guidelines that enabled U.S. diplomatic missions to support civil society and HRDs, engaged partners across the diplomatic community to […]
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks at the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference
Hello, everyone. I’m glad to join the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference. To our Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, and our Assistant Secretary Todd Robinson: Thank you for your commitment to making people safer and healthier on both sides of the border. And to our partners in the Mexican government, particularly Foreign Secretary Ebrard: Thank you […]
The Naked Truth: Inside the Sensational World of The Black Tape Project
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Latvian Foreign Minister Rinkevics
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics today in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Foreign Minister Rinkevics discussed the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius and NATO’s continuing work to strengthen Eastern Flank defense, counter Russian disinformation, and diplomatically […]
Private Sector Commitments to Advance Democracy
In the run-up to the Summit for Democracy, the U.S. government issued a Call to Advance Democracy. The call focused on four areas aligned with the Presidential Initiative on Democratic Renewal: advancing technology for democracy; fighting corruption; protecting civic space and human rights defenders; and advancing labor rights. We are pleased to share a variety of commitments that private […]