At the 2023 Our Ocean Conference in Panama, the U.S. delegation, headed by Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, worked with allies and partners to tackle the climate crisis, combat marine pollution, support sustainable fisheries, establish effective marine protected areas, promote a sustainable blue economy, and advance maritime security. Over the course of the... Politics
At the 2023 Our Ocean Conference in Panama, the U.S. delegation, headed by Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, worked with allies and partners to tackle the climate crisis, combat marine pollution, support sustainable fisheries, establish effective marine protected areas, promote a sustainable blue economy, and advance maritime security. Over the course of the... 
This week, as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues at great cost, we are again reminded of the boundless courage and steadfast resolve of the people of Ukraine as well as the strong support for Ukraine in the international community. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from President Biden, I am authorizing our 33rd... 
The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of the Governments of Australia, India, and Japan on the occasion of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Begin Text: We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India and Japan and the Secretary of State of the... 
QUESTION: This is an India Today world exclusive. The most prominent voice from the G20 ministerial is joining us here on India Today today. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, many thanks for joining us and doing this. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good to be with you. Thank you. QUESTION: The G20 presidency has begun at a... 
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our best wishes to the people of Bulgaria on your national day. This is a special year, as we mark the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the United States. Over the years, our friendship has grown into a multi-faceted partnership. As friends,...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi At the Raisina Dialogue: Quad Foreign Ministers’ Pane...
Today’s announcements between the Republic of Korea and Japan mark a groundbreaking new chapter of cooperation and partnership between two of the United States’ closest allies. With two historic foreign ministerial statements, President Yoon and Prime Minister Kishida are taking a critical step to forge a future for the Korean and Japanese people that is safer, more secure,... 
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi in New Delhi, India, on the margins of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. In a follow-up to their February 16 conversation, Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Marsudi highlighted U.S. cooperation with ASEAN during Indonesia’s ASEAN chair year and Indonesia’s... The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra today in New Delhi. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Hoekstra discussed Russia’s unprovoked and ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, including ways to bolster support for Ukraine. They also discussed cooperation to maintain peace and... Judy Heumann was a trailblazer – a rolling warrior – for disability rights in America. After her school principal said she couldn’t enter Kindergarten because she was using a wheelchair, Judy dedicated the rest of her life to fighting for the inherent dignity of people with disabilities. Her courage and fierce advocacy resulted in the Rehabilitation... 