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Under Secretary Zeya at the Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
On behalf of the United States, I thank the European Union for organizing this important pledging conference to support Syrians who have suffered on an unthinkable scale.
Special Representative Syed’s Travel to Iraq with U.S. Private Sector Delegation
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
From June 11 to June 15, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed traveled to Baghdad, Iraq.
The United States Announces $920 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Syria
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Today, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya announced $920 million in additional U.S. humanitarian assistance for Syria at the Brussels VII Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region.”
Welcoming Proceedings at the International Court of Justice to Hold the Syrian Regime Accountable
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The United States welcomes Canada and the Netherlands’ decision to initiate legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice to hold Syria accountable for the reported torture of thousands of individuals at the hands of the Assad regime.
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Saudi Arabia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking traveled to Saudi Arabia on June 12 to advance efforts to further expand the continuing benefits of the truce and launch a comprehensive peace process.
United States Publishes Advisory to Industry on Iran’s UAV-Related Activities
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Today, the Department of State, Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, and Department of the Treasury issued an advisory to alert the international community, private sector, and public to the threat posed by Iran’s procurement, development, and proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Hiba Nasr of Asharq News
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
(In Arabic.) Mr. Secretary, thanks for sitting down with us.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
(In progress) (Via interpreter) press conference for the minister of foreign affairs of Saudi Arabia and also Mr. Antony Blinken, the minister of foreign affairs from the USA.
Joint Communiqué by Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The following statement was released by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS following today’s meeting.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President Al-Alimi
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad al-Alimi Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
(In progress) under leadership of the president and the leadership council, we’ve now had 14 months of relative calm that has saved lives and improved livelihoods.
Terrorist Designation of ISIS General Directorate of Provinces Leaders
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
ISIS remains an active threat to peace and stability and maintains connections to the global financial system to fund its terrorist activities.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hussein
By Alyssa Marie Dasal | Jun 21, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Joint Statement Following the Ministerial Meeting of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Well, good afternoon, everyone. I’m very pleased for this opportunity to discuss the very important relationship between the United States and Ethiopia.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Well, greetings, everyone, and it is – as always – a pleasure to be with my friend of many years, Fuad Hussein, the foreign minister of Iraq.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before Meeting on Multilateralism in the Sahel
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Well, welcome, colleagues. So greatly appreciate that we’re meeting here today, and especially appreciate our friend (inaudible) together.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Ministerial Opening Session
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
(Via translation) At the beginning, it is a great pleasure to welcome you to Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before the Foreign Ministers Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Well, thank you very, very much, and it’s really wonderful to be with all of our colleagues today.