Author: Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day. Despite Russia’s ongoing war of aggression, your courage remains unwavering. Today marks not only a celebration of your history and progress, but also a solemn reminder of the sacrifices you are making every day in defense of […]

This week we celebrated World Humanitarian Day to honor the daily sacrifice of all humanitarian aid workers who work in some of the world’s toughest places, often at great risk to their own safety, to provide aid and relief to the world’s most vulnerable and desperate populations. The United States honors their dedication, compassion, and […]

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon, everyone.  This is now my ninth trip to the region since October 7th, and President Biden asked me to come back on this trip with two main goals in mind.  The first is to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to Israel’s security, and that’s a commitment that we’ve put […]

On behalf of the United States, I congratulate Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on her selection as Thailand’s next prime minister.  The United States looks forward to working with the Prime Minister to further strengthen the enduring alliance and partnership between the United States and Thailand. With more than 190 years of shared history, the U.S.-Thai partnership […]

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of Gabon on the 64th anniversary of your independence. The United States stand ready to work directly with Gabon as it strives to diversify its economy, strengthen its maritime security, promote United States-Gabon trade, and counter illicit trafficking of […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm congratulations to Liechtenstein on the occasion of your National Day. As we celebrate the strong ties between our nations, the United States recognizes Liechtenstein’s steadfast commitment to human rights, economic integrity, and international cooperation.  We greatly appreciate Liechtenstein’s support for Ukrainian refugees and its […]

On the 64th anniversary of your independence, the United States congratulates the Congolese people and President Denis Sassou N’Guesso on the country’s National Day. From serving as a champion for conservation of the globally vital Congo Basin to promoting peace in Libya and across Africa, the Republic of the Congo remains a valued partner of […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest wishes to the people of the Republic of Chad on the 64th anniversary of your independence. On this occasion, we celebrate decades of partnership, collaboration, and mutual respect between the United States and Chad.  The United States has supported Chad through a historic […]

On behalf of the government of the United States and the American people, I send warm greetings to the Ecuadorian people as you celebrate the 215th anniversary of your independence. The United States and Ecuador share a strong and dynamic partnership, rooted in our commitment to democracy and to expanding economic opportunity. Our collaborative efforts […]

On behalf of the United States of America and its people, I send my wholehearted congratulations to the people of Singapore on your 59th National Day on August 9. The United States and Singapore have enjoyed a cooperative, fruitful, and constructive relationship for nearly six decades. Our relationship is based on our shared interests and shared […]