COVID-19 Information
Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at UN Security Council Meeting on Climate and Security
Thank you very much, Taoiseach. Secretary-General Guterres, thank you for your presence, thank you for your leadership on climate. And Taoiseach, thank you so much for convening…
Remarks by President Biden at Virtual Global COVID-19 Summit
As I said yesterday at the United Nations, nothing is more urgent than all of us working together to defeat COVID-19. And that — that…
A U.S.-EU Agenda for Beating the Global Pandemic
Vaccination is the most effective response to the COVID pandemic. The United States and the EU are technological leaders in advanced vaccine platforms, given decades…
Remarks by President Biden Before the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, my fellow delegates, to all those who dedicate themselves to this noble mission of this institution: It’s my honor to speak…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Italian Foreign Minister Di Maio
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio today. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Di Maio discussed U.S. and…
Joint US-EU Press Release on the Global Methane Pledge
The United States and European Union announced today the Global Methane Pledge, an initiative to reduce global methane emissions to be launched at the UN…
U.S. supports vaccinations in hard-to-reach communities
The United States and international partners are ensuring COVID-19 vaccines reach people in remote and traditionally underserved communities around the world. The United States is…
American arts rich with Hispanic heritage
Hispanic writers, painters, actors, singers, filmmakers and fashion designers are prominent in the U.S. arts scene. These eight greats have drawn on their Latin American…
Readout of the Sixth National Climate Task Force Meeting
Today, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy convened the sixth National Climate Task Force meeting where she was joined by Cabinet members and senior leadership from…
Remarks by President Biden at a Meeting with Business Leaders and CEOs on the COVID-19 Response
Folks, last week, I laid out a six-point plan for the fall to beat this pandemic, and it’s based on what science tells us. And…
Want democracy? Keep the press free and active.
A strong democracy encourages a free press — one that keeps the public informed, enables a diversity of voices, and holds leaders accountable. There’s so…
Opening Remarks by Secretary Blinken Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. Ranking Member Risch, thank you very much. And to all members, I appreciate the opportunity to be with all…
Commemorating the International Day of Democracy
On this International Day of Democracy, we underscore our support for democracy as we strive toward a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world. The United…
Remarks by President Biden on Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic
Good evening, my fellow Americans. I want to talk to you about where we are in the battle against COVID-19, the progress we’ve made, and…
Secretary Blinken to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will join the Department of State workforce in honoring the lives and memories of those we lost in the…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks at Ministerial on Afghanistan
Just before arriving here in Germany, I was in Doha; I had a chance to meet with our friend, Foreign Minister Al Thani, and the…
Remarks by President Biden in Honor of Labor Unions
Before I really begin, I want to say that I think one of the biggest things that’s changed is — my dear mother, God bless…
The United States Conducts Unprecedented Relocation Effort
The United States mobilized an unprecedented, global effort through our diplomatic channels to evacuate U.S. citizens, personnel from partner nations, and at-risk Afghans from Kabul. In…
