We discussed new opportunities to collaborate in addressing regional and global security challenges and agreed to stand resolved against deeply concerning DPRK-Russia cooperation. https://t.co/cWOgr34CDg
Last week, I was honored to host my Japanese and Korean counterparts, Akiba Takeo and Shin Wonsik, in Washington to review our progress on implementing trilateral initiatives from the 2023 Trilateral Leaders’ Summit at Camp David.
This morning, American citizen Tigran Gambaryan was released by Nigeria on humanitarian grounds and is now on his way back to the US to receive needed medical attention. We are grateful to our Nigerian partners and look forward to further strengthening our bilateral relationship.
White House National Security Advisor @JakeSullivan46 is joining us this morning to talk about America’s international economic agenda. Tune in at 10 a.m. EDT at the link below. https://t.co/dnumXihjrV
The U.S. and UAE reaffirmed our shared intention to promote cooperation in AI and related technologies. We recognize the potential of AI for good, and look forward to further solidifying our collaboration in AI as we build safeguards and protections. https://t.co/7AfAaKcer2
Thank you @RepGregoryMeeks for hosting me at @TheBlackCaucus#ALC53 for a great discussion on Haiti, Sudan, and the many challenges we face around the globe. We look forward to continued partnership on a foreign policy that reflects our values and benefits all Americans.
Excited for the robust conversations we had with presidents from HBCUs. Together, we continue to drive recruitment efforts to diversify our national security workforce, help keep college campuses safe, and deepen partnerships with HBCUs across the U.S. government.
Today, we sanctioned 16 Maduro-aligned officials for obstructing competitive & inclusive elections in Venezuela & violating the people's civil & human rights. We also imposed new visa restrictions on many officials. List of new & previously sanctioned Venezuelan officials here:
Today, @USTreasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned 16 Maduro-aligned officials for electoral fraud. They obstructed a competitive and inclusive election process in Venezuela, violating the civil and human rights of the people. https://t.co/HB8QODVeQB
We extend our deepest condolences to those impacted by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam, the People's Republic of China, Thailand, and the Philippines. We offer our support to those impacted during these difficult times, including immediate humanitarian aid for Vietnam’s recovery efforts.
Yesterday, I spoke to my Kenyan counterpart, @AmbMonicaJuma, on matters of shared interest, including our bilateral relations, commitment to lasting peace in the Horn of Africa, and building on strong momentum for the MSS mission to Haiti, including at the UN General Assembly.
The U.S. welcomes the opening of the Adré border crossing for life-saving aid and will continue to work with the parties to secure more humanitarian aid access. People are starving in Sudan - we will continue to work to end this terrible conflict.
The U.S. welcomes recent agreements to resume humanitarian access across the Adré border and along the Dabbah Road, allowing lifesaving aid to reach millions of Sudanese. We will keep working with our partners to further expand and accelerate emergency aid deliveries in Sudan.
The U.S. joined 22 countries in a statement & supported an @OAS_official resolution, adopted unanimously, in support of Venezuelan democracy. We urge Nicolas Maduro to accept the July 28 results & begin dialogue on a peaceful transition in accordance with the will of the people.
I was pleased to host a diverse group of investors to launch the Angel Investor Network as part of @POTUS' Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity. We welcome their pledge of more than $1B in early-stage investments for entrepreneurs in Latin America & the Caribbean by 2030.
Journalism is not a crime. Neither is telling the truth about war crimes Russian forces committed in Ukraine. Strong nations protect freedom of the press. The United States stands with Masha and the many reporters who have been detained and targeted by the Kremlin.
A Moscow court sentenced in absentia Masha Gessen, the Russian-born U.S. journalist, author and New York Times staff member, to eight years in prison over comments they made about atrocities the Russian military has been accused of committing in Ukraine.
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We support the High Representative & the use of his authorities, when necessary, to defend the DPA. We will continue to stand with the citizens of BiH & their goal of achieving a democratic & prosperous BiH integrated into the Euro-Atlantic community.
The U.S. is concerned by the increased threats to Bosnia & Herzegovina’s territorial integrity from Republika Srpska President Dodik. We will continue to respond to secessionist actions & attacks on the Dayton Peace Agreement, including through the use of additional sanctions.
We welcome Romania’s decision to donate a Patriot missile defense system to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses. Together with allies and partners, we are supporting Ukraine’s self-defense - and Romania is helping lead the way
This weekend’s summit was a critical milestone on a path toward a just peace in Ukraine. The U.S. will proudly walk with Ukraine along that path until Ukraine prevails and peace prevails.