Today we took action against several executives of Colombian companies moving migrants by sea, who knowingly expose them to exploitation and violence. We urge intending migrants to use safe, lawful migration pathways.
The U.S. strongly condemns the attack today from Rwanda Defense Forces and M23 positions on the Mugunga camp for Internally Displaced Persons in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is essential that all states respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
We condemn the malicious cyber activity carried out by Russia's military intelligence service targeting Germany, Czechia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Sweden. We join NATO and the EU in efforts to counter such activities and hold perpetrators accountable.
The United States is today sanctioning five individuals for enabling Hizballah financial advisor Hassan Moukalled and his company to continue supporting the terrorist group and its senior officials.
The United States imposed further costs on Russia by sanctioning more than 280 individuals and entities that enable Russia to wage its illegal war on Ukraine. We stand in solidarity with Ukrainians defending their homeland.
The United States congratulates Jeremiah Manele on his election as the prime minister of Solomon Islands. We look forward to working with the prime minister to further strengthen the U.S.-Solomon Islands relationship.
We condemn the Georgian government’s advancement of Kremlin-inspired “foreign influence” legislation. It undermines the U.S.-Georgia relationship and will impact Georgia’s EU and NATO aspirations. We call on all to respect peaceful assembly and avoid escalation.
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@SecBlinken
spoke with
@yairlapid
. The Secretary reiterated the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security and discussed the importance of increasing life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza and securing the return of hostages.
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@SecBlinken
is in Israel today where he will meet with
@IsraeliPM
Netanyahu, President Herzog, and the families of U.S. hostages. He will then visit the Port of Ashdod to see firsthand the efforts to get aid into Gaza.
In Amman,
@SecBlinken
will meet with partners to discuss our ongoing work to get life-saving aid – food, medicine, and other supplies – to Palestinians in Gaza, as well as diplomatic efforts to achieve lasting peace and security in the region.
The United States is deeply concerned by reports of civilian massacres in late February in Burkina Faso, allegedly perpetrated by Burkinabe forces. We condemn these reprehensible attacks against civilians.
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@SecBlinken
is in Riyadh to discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of hostages as well as work to build lasting peace and security in the region. He'll also join
@WEF
's special meeting on global collaboration and a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting.
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@SecBlinken
spoke with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan to reiterate U.S. support for the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process. Building on the recent U.S.-EU Armenia high-level meeting, they discussed furthering our relationship and support for a strong and independent Armenia.
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@SecBlinken
spoke with Azerbaijani President Aliyev to welcome the Armenia/Azerbaijan border delimitation deal, a very positive step toward peace. He noted our desire for an even stronger bilateral relationship and urged Azerbaijan to adhere to its human rights commitments.
We are deeply concerned by the passage of an amendment to existing anti-prostitution and homosexuality legislation in Iraq. This amendment threatens those most at risk in Iraqi society and weakens Iraq’s ability to diversify its economy and attract foreign investment.
The United States is imposing sanctions on 16 entities and 8 individuals, as well as identifying as blocked property 5 vessels and 1 aircraft, that have facilitated illicit trade and the sale of UAVs in support of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics.
In Beijing,
@SecBlinken
will meet with senior government officials for discussions on a range of issues, including the importance of continued progress to fulfill commitments made in California last fall.
I’m in China to make progress on issues that matter most to the American people, including curbing fentanyl trafficking. We will discuss work underway to fulfill commitments made by
@POTUS
and President Xi last fall, as well as the areas where we have significant disagreements.