PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 24, 2021 The United States is committed to a world in which human rights are protected, their defenders are celebrated, and those who commit human rights abuses are held accountable. Promoting respect for human rights is not something we can do alone, but is best accomplished working with our allies and partners …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 8, 2021 The Biden administration has recommitted the United States to a foreign policy centered on democracy, human rights, and equality. Effective use of multilateral tools is an important element of that vision, and in that regard the President has instructed the Department of State to reengage immediately and robustly with …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 7, 2021 George Shultz was a legend. As Secretary of State, he helped achieve the greatest geopolitical feat of the age: a peaceful end to the Cold War. He negotiated landmark arms control agreements with the Soviet Union and, after leaving office, continued to fight for a world free of nuclear weapons. He also urged serious action on the climate crisis at a time when too few leaders took that position. He was a visionary. …
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Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Thani READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani after the opening of the Third Annual U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue today in Washington, D.C. …
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REMARKS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SHERATON GRAND DOHA RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER DOHA, QATAR SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. It is truly an honor to be here today. I want to offer my thanks to his excellency the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Qatar and my friend, Sheikh Mohammed, for Qatar’s amazing longstanding support …
Read More» U.S Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State September 11, 2020 On the 19th anniversary of 9/11, we usher in a new era of peace. It’s humbling when the course of history changes seemingly overnight. In less than one month, under President Trump’s leadership, we have another historic agreement, this …
Read More» Now that the ice has been broken, I expect more Arab and Muslim countries will follow the United Arab Emirates’ lead. President Donald J. Trump SECURING ANOTHER HISTORIC AGREEMENT: President Donald J. Trump has brokered a deal to establish full diplomatic relations between Bahrain and Israel – the second such agreement between Israel and an …
Read More» REMARKS TO THE PRESS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE EN ROUTE TO DOHA, QATAR SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you all for joining us on the trip. It’s really historic. It’s taken us longer than I wish that it had to get from February 29th to here, but we expect Saturday morning, for the first time in almost two …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 The United States welcomes the announcement that Afghanistan peace negotiations will begin on September 12th. The start of these talks marks a historic opportunity for Afghanistan to bring an end to four decades of war and bloodshed. The people of Afghanistan have carried the burden of war for too long. …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Qatar to attend the opening ceremony of Afghanistan peace negotiations on September 12. The start of these negotiations follows intense diplomatic efforts, including the U.S.-Taliban Agreement and the U.S.-Afghanistan Joint Declaration, which were agreed to in February.
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 7, 2020 We mourn the loss of life from the horrible tragedy that caused such tremendous destruction to Beirut earlier this week. We pray for the survivors and their families and for all the Lebanese people as they struggle to put their lives and city back together. The United States has already …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, we wish Muslims in the United States and around the world Eid Mubarak. Eid al-Adha is a time for compassion, generosity, and sacrifice – values demonstrated by Abraham’s commitment to God. Eid marks the end of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca normally performed by millions of …
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May 23, 2020 Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Susan and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims around the world who are celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Over the past month, Muslims at home and abroad have fasted, centered around spiritual reflection, community and values of gratitude, compassion, and generosity, and have adapted to practicing their …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State April 23, 2020 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, service, …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 23, 2020 The United States is proud of our partnership with the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Afghan people, and admires what Afghanistan has achieved since 2001. We have forged a deep bond, especially with Afghan security forces, through shared sacrifice in responding to threats to international peace and security since …
Read More» SECRETARY POMPEO: Let’s see. So you’ve seen the statement that we’re going to release or we have released. So I went there to try and – I’m sorry. QUESTION: (Inaudible) I can’t hear you. Sorry. SECRETARY POMPEO: So with our trip that we’d been planning for a bit to go try and drive the peace …
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Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha, Qatar. Secretary Pompeo and Minister Al Thani noted the strong partnership between Qatar and the United States, particularly the …
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Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani today in Doha, Qatar. Secretary Pompeo thanked the Amir for Qatar’s support for Afghan peace and for facilitating talks. The Secretary and the Amir discussed regional issues, including Iraq, …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Office of The Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo February 21, 2020 The United States and the Taliban have been engaged in extensive talks to facilitate a political settlement to end the war in Afghanistan, reduce United States and Allied Forces presence, and ensure that no terrorist …
Read More» “President Trump and those of us in his national security team are re-establishing deterrence – real deterrence ‒ against the Islamic Republic. In strategic terms, deterrence simply means persuading the other party that the costs of a specific behavior exceed its benefits. It requires credibility; indeed, it depends on it. Your adversary must understand not …
Read More» Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State January 17, 2020 234 years ago, Thomas Jefferson penned these words: “…no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burdened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious …
Read More» December 20, 2019 Passage of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 Today, the President signed into law the “Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019” (the Caesar Act), an important step in promoting accountability for the large-scale atrocities Bashar al Assad and his regime have carried out in Syria. The Caesar Act is …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State OCTOBER 14, 2019 On Friday, the United States signaled its intent to take action in response to Turkey’s ongoing unilateral military offensive in northeast Syria. President Donald J. Trump has now signed an Executive Order to press Turkey to halt its military offensive against northeast Syria and …
Read More» For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO April 7, 2019 Situation in Libya The United States is deeply concerned about fighting near Tripoli. We have made clear that we oppose the military offensive by Khalifa Haftar’s forces and urge the immediate halt to these military operations against the Libyan capital. Forces should return to status quo …
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Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 13, 2019 The governments of the State of Qatar and the United States held the second Strategic Dialogue in Doha, Qatar on January 13, 2019. U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo co-chaired the opening session with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin …
Read More» Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Press Statement by Robert Palladino, Deputy Spokesperson January 4, 2019 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Amman, Jordan; Cairo, Egypt; Manama, Bahrain; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Doha, Qatar; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Muscat, Oman; and Kuwait City, Kuwait January 8-15. The Secretary …
Read More» Readout Washington, DC June 26, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Washington. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Qatar’s strategic partnership and friendship with the United States. The Secretary commended the Foreign Minister for …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO June 14, 2018 On the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I extend my best wishes to our Muslim friends and partners celebrating Eid al-Fitr. This holiday marks the end of Ramadan, a month …
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