The United States of America-Republic of Korea Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG)

The Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) of the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) is an enduring bilateral body to strengthen extended deterrence, discuss nuclear and strategic planning, and manage the threat to the nonproliferation regime posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).  The landmark U.S.-ROK Washington Declaration of April 2023 created […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Transatlantic Quint Foreign Ministers

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary Blinken met today with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, French Middle East and North Africa Director Anne Grillo, and German Political Director Günter Sautter.  The […]

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Joint Press Statement on the Human Rights and Humanitarian Situation in Myanmar

The text of the following joint statement was released by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union and the Governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, and the United Kingdom to address the human rights and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar. We are deeply concerned […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty today. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the latest developments in ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of the hostages, increases the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Venezuelan President-elect González Urrutia and Democratic Opposition Leader Machado 

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado, leaders of Venezuela’s democratic opposition.  Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting the will of the Venezuelan people as expressed at the ballot box, the peaceful restoration of democracy in Venezuela, and the release of all […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha Readout December 27, 2024 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to discuss battlefield updates and […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with DRC President Tshisekedi

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi today to discuss the eastern DRC crisis. He thanked President Tshisekedi for his commitment to the Luanda Process, led by Angolan President João Lourenço, and for his willingness to engage in talks on December 15, and reiterated the […]

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Government of the United States of America – Government of Japan Guidelines for Extended Deterrence

The Alliance faces an increasingly severe strategic and nuclear threat environment. The Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America are committed to reinforcing extended deterrence in order to promote regional stability and deter the outbreak of conflict. Based upon accumulated discussion primarily through the Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD), the Governments […]

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On the Sentencing of 25 Civilians in a Pakistani Military Tribunal

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…On the Sentencing of 25 Civilians in a Pakistani Military Tribunal On the Sentencing of 25 Civilians in a Pakistani Military Tribunal Press Statement, December 23, 2024 The United States is deeply concerned that Pakistani civilians have been sentenced by a military tribunal for their involvement in […]

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Joint Statement on the Third Annual U.S.-Japan Energy Security Dialogue

Japan and the United States held the third annual Japan-U.S. Energy Security Dialogue (ESD) on December 12 in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Director General KIHARA Shinichi and Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Economic Affairs Bureau Director General KATAHIRA Satoshi met U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey PYATT […]

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