Secretary Blinken’s Call with Foreign Minister Shoukry of Egypt

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 26, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on the situation in Gaza and thanked Egypt for its partnership in reaching the hostage deal as well as Egypt’s leadership and efforts to expand humanitarian …

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 5, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Ramallah with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. The Secretary reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance and resumption of essential services in Gaza and made …

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Secretary Blinken, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi At a Joint Press Availability

REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE ST. REGIS HOTEL AMMAN, JORDAN NOVEMBER 4, 2023 DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SAFADI: Good evening to you all. I’ll start in Arabic and then I’ll switch to English if you don’t mind. So — (Via interpreter) In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Gracious, I welcome Their Excellencies …

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the UN Security Council Ministerial Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East

REMARKS UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK OCTOBER 24, 2023 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. President, thank you for convening this ministerial and for convening this council. And thank you very much, Special Coordinator Wennesland, Deputy Special Coordinator Hastings, for your important briefings. Mr. Secretary-General, we’re grateful for your leadership in this incredibly challenging time, …

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Humanitarian Assistance for Gaza

PRESS STATEMENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 21, 2023 The United States welcomes the delivery of a 20-truck convoy carrying much needed humanitarian assistance to the people in Gaza, the first since Hamas’s horrific October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. We thank our partners in Egypt and Israel, and the United Nations, for facilitating the …

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Before Their Meeting

THE SECRETARY OF STATE AL-ITTIHADIYA PALACE CAIRO, EGYPT OCTOBER 15, 2023 PRESIDENT SISI: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary, welcome. I’m very pleased to see you – welcome to Egypt – and distinguished members of your delegation. I know that this is the last of your big tour in the region. I commend this enormous effort that …

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Egyptian President El-Sisi

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 15, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi today in Egypt. Secretary Blinken underscored the United States’ focus on halting Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel and preventing the conflict from spreading. The Secretary and …

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Israel Under Attack

PRESS STATEMENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 7, 2023 The United States unequivocally condemns the appalling attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israel, including civilians and civilian communities.  There is never any justification for terrorism. We stand in solidarity with the government and people of Israel, and extend our condolences for the Israeli lives lost in …

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 7, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry about the horrific attacks on Israel and the urgency in achieving an immediate halt to the appalling assault by Hamas terrorists against Israel. The Secretary …

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Crimes Against Humanity in Ukraine

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 18, 2023 Based on a careful analysis of the law and available facts, I have determined that members of Russia’s forces and other Russian officials have committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine. Members of Russia’s forces have committed execution-style killings of Ukrainian men, women, and children; …

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry at a Joint Press Availability

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry at a Joint Press Availability   REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS CAIRO, EGYPT JANUARY 30, 2023 FOREIGN MINISTER SHOUKRY: (Via translation) Good evening. I’m glad to welcome my dear friend Secretary Blinken once again in Egypt. I’m happy to …

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Nadia Bilbassy of Al Arabiya

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Nadia Bilbassy of Al Arabiya   INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY CAIRO, EGYPT JANUARY 29, 2023 QUESTION:  (In Arabic.)  Mr. Secretary, thank you very much for giving us this exclusive interview.  We appreciate your time. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  It’s very good to be with you. QUESTION:  I …

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Al Arabiya Cairo Bureau Chief Randa Abul Azm At a Conversation with Rising Egyptian Leaders

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Al Arabiya Cairo Bureau Chief Randa Abul Azm At a Conversation with Rising Egyptian Leaders American University in Cairo Tahir Square CampusCairo, Egypt   January 29, 2023 SECRETARY BLINKEN:  It’s really wonderful to be here in this truly historic institution that has brought Egyptians and Americans together for so many years – …

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Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 7, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Shoukry discussed regional issues and emphasized the importance of cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister …

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The United States to Elevate Diplomatic Representation with Sudan

12/04/2019 12:31 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The Department of State warmly welcomes Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on his first visit to Washington.  Today, we are pleased to announce that the United States and Sudan have decided to initiate the process of exchanging ambassadors after a 23-year gap.  This decision is …

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Secretary Pompeo Announces Intent To Designate IRGC as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

Remarks to the Press Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC April 8, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning. I’m here to make an important foreign policy announcement concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran. Today the United States is continuing to build its maximum pressure campaign against the Iranian regime. I am …

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Secretary Pompeo at the Meeting of Ministers of the Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS

U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release February 6, 2019 Remarks Loy Henderson Auditorium Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. What a glorious group to see assembled, and thank you all for traveling here to Washington for this important meeting. Over the course of the last year, five partners have now …

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Secretary Pompeo on Recognition of Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s Interim President by Several European Countries

Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 4, 2019 We welcome the decision today by Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom to recognize Juan Guaido as the Interim President of Venezuela. We are also heartened by …

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Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release  READOUT August 8, 2018 Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎ Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today in Washington with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry.  They discussed the strong U.S.-Egypt partnership, U.S. military assistance …

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Near East: After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy

Near East: After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy 05/21/2018 12:17 PM EDT Remarks Mike Pompeo Secretary of State The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC May 21, 2018   MS JAMES: Good morning. (Applause.) Welcome to the Heritage Foundation. My name is Kay James and I have the honor of being the president here. It is a pleasure and honor to welcome our distinguished guest, …

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