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The United States and United Kingdom: A Historic Friendship and Enduring Alliance

News Release: “Prime Minister Churchill and Roosevelt met here a little over 70 years ago, and they asserted that the strength of the partnership between Great Britain and the United States was the strength of the free world. I still think there’s truth to that assertion."

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s Press Availability

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening. Slow news day, huh?

The Malian Transition Government’s Withdrawal of Consent for MINUSMA

Release: The United States regrets the transition government of Mali’s decision to revoke its consent for MINUSMA. We are concerned about the effects this decision will have on the security and humanitarian crises impacting the Malian people. We will continue to work with our partners in West Africa to help them...

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping Before Their Meeting

News Release: PRESIDENT XI: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary, welcome to China. Director Wang Yi and State Councilor Qin Gang have met or held talks with you at length, and generally speaking the two sides have had candid (inaudible) discussions. The Chinese side has made our decision clear, and the two sides have ...

The Malian Transition Government’s Withdrawal of Consent for MINUSMA

Release: The United States regrets the transition government of Mali’s decision to revoke its consent for MINUSMA. We are concerned about the effects this decision will have on the security and humanitarian crises impacting the Malian people. We will continue to work with our partners in West Africa to help them...

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s Press Availability

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening. Slow news day, huh?

Welcoming Hajj Flights between Sana’a and Jeddah

News Release: The United States welcomes the launch of Hajj flights between Sana’a and Jeddah for Yemeni pilgrims. This positive step is the latest in a series of efforts that have brought relief to Yemenis since the UN-sponsored truce began 15 months ago, and we thank Saudi Arabia for enabling the flights. The United ...

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Rome, Vatican City, Brussels, and Paris

Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Rome, Vatican City, Brussels, and Paris between June 19 and June 26. In Rome, Secretary Kerry will meet with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. In Vatican City, he will have an audience with Pope Francis and Cardinal Pietro Parolin. In Brussels, Secretary Kerry will participate in a panel discussion titled “Climate and Security - the New Nexus" with representatives from the European Union and NATO.

The United States is Deeply Troubled with Israeli Settlement Announcement

News Release: The United States is deeply troubled by the Israeli government’s reported decision to advance planning for over 4,000 settlement units in the West Bank. We are similarly concerned by reports of changes to Israel’s system of settlement administration that expedite the planning and approvals of settlements.

Welcoming Hajj Flights between Sana’a and Jeddah

Release: The United States welcomes the launch of Hajj flights between Sana’a and Jeddah for Yemeni pilgrims. This positive step is the latest in a series of efforts that have brought relief to Yemenis since the UN-sponsored truce began 15 months ago, and we thank Saudi Arabia for enabling the flights. The United...

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with People’s Republic of China State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller

The United States is Deeply Troubled with Israeli Settlement Announcement

Release: The United States is deeply troubled by the Israeli government’s reported decision to advance planning for over 4,000 settlement units in the West Bank. We are similarly concerned by reports of changes to Israel’s system of settlement administration that expedite the planning and approvals of settlements.

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with People’s Republic of China State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Rome, Vatican City, Brussels, and Paris

News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Rome, Vatican City, Brussels, and Paris between June 19 and June 26. In Rome, Secretary Kerry will meet with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. In Vatican City, he will have an audience with Pope Francis and Cardinal Pietro Parolin. In Brussels, Secretary Kerry will participate in a panel discussion titled “Climate and Security - the New Nexus" with representatives from the European Union and NATO.

Congressional Record publishes “VOTE AGAINST H.R. 3099, THE SPECIAL ENVOY FOR ABRAHAM ACCORDS ACT” in the Extensions of Remarks section on June 13

“VOTE AGAINST H.R. 3099, THE SPECIAL ENVOY FOR ABRAHAM ACCORDS ACT“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E555-E556 on June 13

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi

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On the Occasion of His Majesty King Charles III’s Official Birthday

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send warm congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III, Her Majesty Queen Camilla, and to the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as you celebrate His Majesty’s official birthday.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller

On the Occasion of His Majesty King Charles III’s Official Birthday