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; …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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On the Occasion of Ramadan PRESS STATEMENT APRIL 23, 2020 Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as they mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of introspection, …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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Commemoration of 40th Anniversary of Signing of the Treaty of Peace between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Israel Today marks 40 years since Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin met at the White House and took a courageous step in choosing peace. Following the Camp David …
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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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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 …
Read More»![Secretary Michael R. Pompeo hosts a bilateral meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, at the Department of State August 8, 2018. [Michael Gross Photo/Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/156/43930241401_07a12de7fa_k-e1533795247157-750x450.jpg "Secretary Pompeo shakes hands with Egyptian FM 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 …
Read More» 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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