Secretary Antony BlinkenVerified account

@SecBlinken

Husband, dad, (very) amateur guitarist, and the 71st Secretary of State serving under the leadership of Biden.

Joined January 2021

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  1. Wishing a to all our friends across the world celebrating and welcoming Spring. May you all have a healthy and joyous new year ahead, filled with hope and renewal.

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  2. On the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Qatar, we recognize the strength and endurance of our important and close partnership.

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  3. Spoke with Foreign Minister to express our unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty & territorial integrity. We're inspired by the courage & determination of Ukrainians to defend their country against President Putin’s brutal war of choice.

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  4. Good to meet with Malawian President today. We had a productive discussion on ways we can expand the U.S.-Malawi relationship. I look forward to further cooperation as we find ways to support our democratic partners in Africa and around the world.

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  5. This , I thank the women past and present who have joined us and blazed trails so we can have a workforce that represents America. And I especially want to thank and for your leadership and work to transform our diplomacy.

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  6. Wishing all our friends around the world celebrating a . May this festival of colors fill you with love and joy.

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  7. The United States has sanctioned gold trader Alain Goetz and his network of companies for the illicit movement of gold, which threatens peace and stability in the DRC and the Great Lakes region. We stand with the DRC to promote mining sector transparency and accountability.

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  8. To our member organizations—citizens, communities, civil society groups, businesses, and more—I’m grateful for everything you do to support our international exchange programs across the United States. The more we collaborate locally, the more we achieve globally.

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  9. We are not just witnessing a brutal, violent Kremlin-led attack on the Ukrainian people, we are witnessing a war of the truth vs. tyranny. As explains, we do not blame the people of Russia, and we need you to know what your government is hiding from you.

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  10. Spoke with Qatar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs yesterday about efforts to bring a peaceful end to Russia’s brutal and unprovoked war on Ukraine. I also thanked Qatar for continued assistance with Afghanistan diplomacy and other regional issues.

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  11. Happy ! Today we celebrate the deep bonds of friendship that connect the United States and the island of Ireland.

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  12. Mar 17

    On this St. Patrick’s Day, I’m hosting a virtual bilat with Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland. I look forward to reaffirming the close and historic partnership between the United States and Ireland and the extraordinary bonds between our people.

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  13. Last year, committed that the United States would donate 1.2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses around the world. Today we have reached another extraordinary milestone in our effort: 500 million doses shared to date. These were provided at no cost and are saving lives.

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  14. We saw this in Georgia in 2008. In eastern Ukraine in 2014. In Syria in 2018. In the UK in 2018. Now, it's happening again in Ukraine in 2022. The Kremlin has consistently made up lies to shift the blame and attempt to justify its atrocities.

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  15. We must continue to work relentlessly to bring the conflict in Yemen to an end – knowing that as long as it goes on, so will the humanitarian and economic crises, and all the misery they are causing.

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  16. I joined other world leaders during the 2022 High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen to announce additional U.S. humanitarian assistance. We urge others to step up and do their part.

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  17. The United States strongly supports the Somali people and their commitment to democracy. I am expanding the number of Somali individuals subject to visa restrictions for undermining Somalia’s democratic process.

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  18. Spoke today with ’s and ’s on human rights challenges, including in Ukraine, Russia, China, and the Middle East. Human rights are central to U.S. foreign policy. We support the important work of human rights defenders.

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  19. Today, as Ukrainian forces bravely continue to combat Russia’s renewed invasion, I have authorized $1 billion in new support this week to provide immediate security assistance, including more of the arms and equipment Ukrainians are effectively using to defend their country.

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  20. Improved migration management creates a more secure, prosperous, and democratic hemisphere. The Migration Arrangement between the U.S. and Costa Rica demonstrates our shared commitment to protect the dignity and humanity of refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants.

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