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 …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 21, 2023 The United States welcomes the deal to release 50 hostages, including American citizens, held by Hamas since its October 7 attack on Israel. I cannot imagine the ordeal that each of these individuals has endured over the past few weeks, and I am thankful …
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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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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 …
Read More» 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, …
Read More» 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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REMARKS TO THE PRESS THE SECRETARY OF STATE CAIRO AIRPORT CAIRO, EGYPT OCTOBER 15, 2023 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. We are here at what is an extremely difficult and very tenuous time for the region in the wake of the slaughter perpetrated by Hamas. We came here with four key objectives: to make clear …
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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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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