Secretary Antony Blinken

@SecBlinken

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    By setting rules of the road for AI, we can minimize the risks. We can harness the exceptional promise of this technology. Over the last few years, the United States has led inter…

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    Sat down with @CFR_org President Michael Froman for an important conversation about how U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy strengthens our national security, enhances our economic…

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    Today, the United States and our partners in the region agreed on a set of shared principles to guide our support for Syria as it transitions to a new government. We are ready to…

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    At today’s Aqaba Meetings on Syria in Jordan, we talked about the need for an inclusive, Syrian-led political transition. The United States supports a future government in Syria t…

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    Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani and I met to discuss the latest developments in Syria. I underscored our commitment to Iraq’s security, stability, and sovereignty.

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    Turkish Foreign Minister @HakanFidan and I met to discuss the situation in Syria and the importance of a Syria-led and Syrian-owned transition. We also spoke about the need to pro…

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    Türkiye President @RTErdogan and I discussed regional security and the political transition in Syria today. The transition must be Syria-led, include all Syrians, protect civilian…

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    For the first time in decades, Syria has an opportunity to have a government that is run by and answers to the people, not dominated by a dictator, religious or ethnic group, or o…

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    Met with Jordanian Foreign Minister @AymanHsafadi to discuss U.S. support for Jordan during the transition in Syria. We also spoke about the strength of the U.S.-Jordan strategic…

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    I met with @KingAbdullahII in Aqaba today to discuss developments in Syria and U.S. support for the stability of Jordan. We spoke about the importance of an inclusive transition t…

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    .@JohnKerry prefers to get caught trying. He throws himself into causes that he believes in. Even when the odds are long. He taught us that trying is the only way for us to delive…

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    For our 2024 Human Rights Defenders awardees advancing human rights is not a job, it is quite literally a lifelong mission. They make our country better, and they make the world b…

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    Last week, I attended my last NATO meeting as Secretary of State and I took a moment to reflect on why NATO came together in the first place. For 75 years, we've seen time and tim…

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    Today I recognized 10 remarkable individuals for their extraordinary contributions in the fight against corruption, a threat which poses profound and far reaching challenges to al…

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    I met with human rights activists to discuss Russia’s abuses in Ukraine and concerns over crackdowns on civil society and media, political prisoners, and spreading “foreign agent”…

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    I met with Israel’s Foreign Minister @gidonsaar today in Malta. During our conversation I emphasized the importance of ending the war in Gaza, returning home all hostages, and pro…

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    Time and time again, @OSCE has demonstrated the value of diplomacy in the face of Russian obstructionism. We must enable the OSCE to continue its critical work of advancing peace,…

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    I am honored to receive Sweden’s Royal Order of the Polar Star alongside my friend @jensstoltenberg. With Sweden as an Ally, NATO is stronger and more united than ever.

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    Today I met with our small but mighty @usembmalta team and their families. Thank you for the work you do each day to strengthen U.S.-Malta ties, foster economic growth, and build…

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    I met with Maltese Prime Minister @RobertAbela_MT during the OSCE Ministerial in Malta. I commend Malta’s principled leadership as 2024 OSCE Chair-in-Office and as an elected memb…

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    Since Russia’s invasion, @NATO has been clear: a strong, independent, democratic Ukraine is vital for Euro-Atlantic security. During meetings at the @NATO Foreign Ministerial, we…

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    We remain fully committed to our collective defense and to defending our future for generations to come. We are NATO.

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    I met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister @andrii_sybiha to underscore U.S support of Ukraine’s irreversible path to NATO and its defense against Russia’s war of aggression.

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    During our first session of this week's NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, I spoke with our closest Allies and partners about our support for Ukraine and our unwavering commitment t…

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    Maintaining peace in NATO’s northern flank demands robust defense against diverse threats. Close coordination is essential. At today’s @NATO Arctic Allies meeting, Sweden and Finl…

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    Met with @SecGenNATO Rutte ahead of the @NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting to discuss Alliance priorities, including our unwavering support to Ukraine against Russia’s aggression and…

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    Spoke to Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung as they traveled home to the United States just in time for Thanksgiving. I told them how glad I was that they were in good health and…

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    In Rome, we have three diplomatic missions working together to advance our relationships with Italy, the World Food Program, and the Holy See. I am so immensely proud of our Tri-M…

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    Met with Pope Francis today to express gratitude for his global leadership in protecting the most vulnerable and promoting human dignity.

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    Met with Holy See officials Cardinal Parolin and Archbishop Gallagher and affirmed close U.S.-Holy See partnership on addressing key priorities. We discussed the Middle East and S…