Author: Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

After 14 years of conflict, the Syrian people finally have reason for hope. The Assad regime’s refusal since 2011 to engage in a credible political process and its reliance on the brutal support of Russia and Iran led inevitably to its own collapse. The United States strongly supports a peaceful transition of power to an […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the people of Finland on the occasion of your 107th anniversary of independence. Finland is a valued and enduring partner, and our relationship is grounded in shared principles of democracy, liberty, and the rule of law. It is thanks to these shared […]

PRIME MINISTER ABELA:  So Secretary Blinken, first of all, thank you for being here.  It is indeed a great pleasure to welcome you to Malta.  Your visit here reflects the enduring and robust ties between our two nations, rooted in shared values and mutual respect, and the respect also that we have for fundamental human […]

On this World AIDS Day, I join President Biden and Vice President Harris in calling for collective action with partners around the world to sustain and accelerate the great progress we have made toward ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Over the past four years, the State Department has worked tirelessly to […]

The United States is acting again today to hold Nicolás Maduro and his representatives accountable for undermining the electoral process in Venezuela and repressing the Venezuelan people.  Four months after the Venezuelan people elected Edmundo González Urrutia as president on July 28, Maduro and his representatives continue to falsely claim victory and violate democratic principles.  Furthermore, […]

MR DE DIOS OLAECHEA: (Via interpreter) Last year I received a call from the mayor, who had a challenge for me for people from Lima.  I can only tell you, Mr. Mayor, we did it.  The dream has just begun and it is an accomplishment. Now I have another challenge for you, Mr. Mayor and […]

The United States thanks the Government of Nigeria for releasing U.S. citizen Tigran Gambaryan on medical grounds, allowing him to return to the United States to receive the specialized medical care he requires. This positive outcome demonstrates the strength of the U.S.-Nigeria partnership and highlights our shared commitment to working together to advance our common […]