Secretary Antony Blinken

@SecBlinken

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    It has been the honor of my lifetime to represent the American people as the 71st Secretary of State. Thank you.

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    Thirty-two years ago, I began my career in government at @StateDept. While we face a more complex and contested world than when I started, I have seen time again that the incredib…

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    In the past 4 years, I traveled to 86 countries and met with countless allies, partners, and leaders of every kind on behalf of the American people.

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    Music is one of our greatest connectors, a common language for the world. I was proud to launch @StateDept's Global Music Diplomacy Initiative, which uses music and U.S. diplomacy…

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    In my first major speech, I laid out how we would leverage American diplomacy to safeguard and accelerate America’s renewal. Four years later, I can confidently say we delivered o…

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    With the help of steadfast American leadership, Ukraine will continue to stand as an independent, democratic nation with the freedom to choose its own future.

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    After 15 months of conflict, we have brokered a deal based on the plan @POTUS proposed in May that will bring hostages home, stop the fighting, surge humanitarian aid to the peopl…

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    Synthetic drugs like fentanyl are the #1 killer of Americans aged 18-45. The U.S. launched a Global Coalition to address synthetic drug threats, disrupt supply chains, and detect…

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    Today Foreign Minister @AraratMirzoyan and I launched the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Partnership Commission to intensify cooperation on mutual interests. It’s through our strong partn…

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    English is our best export. @StateDept supports English language programs in places like the Domenico Americano School where students are learning English to open new doors and cr…

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    The post-conflict plan we've been working on with our partners would allow Israel to fully withdraw from Gaza, prevent Hamas from filling back in, and provide for Gaza's governanc…

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    Took a moment to look back at pictures from my time as Secretary. This one was from after @POTUS and I met with the NATO Secretary General. Under @POTUS' leadership, we've reengag…

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    .@POTUS has never wavered in the conviction that when America leads and engages, there is little we cannot accomplish. Mr. President, it has been the privilege of my lifetime to w…

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    I’ve traveled over a million miles in this role and everywhere I’ve gone, I’ve heard from people with a strong desire to work together with the United States. Because of the work…

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    In Rome, I met with my counterparts from France, Italy, the UK, and Germany on helping the Syrian people seize this opportunity to build a better future.

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    Thank you President Macron and the people of France for the deep friendship you’ve extended to me over the years. It’s been an honor to have helped strengthen the historic allianc…

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    Under @POTUS and @EmmanuelMacron's leaderships, the U.S. and France have confronted an increasingly complex world together and produced real results for our people and those aroun…

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    The partnership between the U.S. and France is producing results that matter and making a difference in the lives of our people. The challenges we face demand our engagement. When…

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    It's no accident I went to Japan on my very first trip as Secretary of State. I've gone back 7 times since and in the last four years, we've grown our alliance to be stronger than…

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    As Secretary, I’ve seen the U.S.-Japan relationship evolve from focusing on bilateral issues to addressing global challenges. Thank you to Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi, Foreign…

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    In the past four years, we’ve worked to develop the U.S.-Japan relationship into a true global partnership. Today, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru and I spoke about how our countri…

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    Four years ago, I traveled to Seoul for my first overseas trip as Secretary of State. For my last trip, I’ve returned to Seoul to underscore the deep commitment the United States…

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    Met with Republic of Korea @FMChoTaeyul. We discussed bilateral issues such as the DPRK and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The Alliance is a linchpin for peace and prosperit…

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    I met with ROK National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik to emphasize the United States’ support for the ROK and its people. Our commitment to the Alliance is ironclad. We also discu…

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    In my meeting with Republic of Korea Acting President Choi Sang-mok, I reiterated U.S. confidence in the enduring strength of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. Our alliance is the linchpin o…

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    President Carter showed us what could be achieved through tireless diplomacy and dedication to the pursuit of peace, democracy, and human rights.

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    It has been my joy and privilege to present @StateDept’s @Toysfortots_USA donation to the @USMC every year for the past four years. Thank you to our longstanding partners at @USMC…

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    At any given time around the world there are @StateDept professionals who are on assignment without their loved ones. They sacrifice time with those they care about, even over the…

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    For people across the globe, America is embodied by the music, art, and films made by this year’s Kennedy Center honorees. Through their creative work, they are showing millions o…

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    We need urgent action on increasing emergency relief for Sudan. Today, I announced the U.S. is providing nearly $200 million in additional assistance to the humanitarian response…