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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Timor-Leste National Day
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Timor-Leste as you celebrate the anniversary of your Restoration of Independence on May 20.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
The United States and Multinational Public-Private Partners Look to Provide Up To $275 Million to Advance the Romania Small Modular Reactor Project; United States Issues Letters of Interest for Up To $4 Billion in Project Financing
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Today, at the G7 Leaders Summit in Hiroshima, President Biden announced concrete steps to implement the vision of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) to mobilize $600 billion by 2027 in infrastructure investments around the world.
Memorandum of Cooperation in Education Signed Between the United States and Japan
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of State and Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) have concluded a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of education.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Japanese Minister For Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology Nagaoka Keiko At a Memorandum of Cooperation on Education Signing Ceremony
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Well, good morning, everyone. Let me first say that when Rahm started to talk about mayor of Chicago, I thought he was announcing his candidacy for Hiroshima.
Deepening U.S. Partnership with Papua New Guinea
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
As the largest Pacific Island country, a likeminded democracy, APEC member, and regional energy provider, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a key partner for the United States in the Indo-Pacific region.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken After a Tour of Lawes Road Urban Clinic
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Good morning, everyone. This was a real privilege to be here at Lawes Road at this clinic, where quite literally our partners are saving lives, changing lives, every single day.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Dialogue
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Prime Minister, thank you very, very much. And colleagues, it is a great honor to be with all of you, to be with our Pacific Island partners.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Defense Cooperation Agreement and Shiprider Signing Ceremony
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Well, thank you very much, everyone. And I have to say I’m very tempted to say, “What the prime minister said,” and leave it at that because I could not and cannot say it more eloquently than he just has.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Marape
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Marape reviewed the new Defense Cooperation Agreement and Bilateral Maritime Law Enforcement Agreement.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Brunei
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution states that while the official religion is the Shafi’i school of Sunni Islam, all other religions may be practiced “in peace and harmony.”
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Republic of Korea
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution provides for religious freedom and prohibits discrimination based on religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Palau
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion and prohibits the government from taking any action to compel, prohibit, or hinder the exercise of religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Malaysia
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution states, “Islam is the religion of the Federation; but other religions may be practiced in peace and harmony.”
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Mongolia
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of conscience and religion, prohibits discrimination based on religion, and mandates the separation of the activities of state and religious institutions.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Japan
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion and prohibits religious organizations from exercising any political authority or receiving privileges from the state.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks Before the Senate Committee on Appropriations On the President’s FY24 Budget Request: Investing in U.S. Security, Competitiveness, and the Path Ahead for the U.S.-China Relationship
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Chair Murray, Vice Chair Collins, State and Foreign Ops Chair Coons, Ranking Member Graham, distinguished members of the Appropriations Committee, thank you for this opportunity to testify before you today.
Secretary Blinken’s Trip to Papua New Guinea
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 21-22.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: