Pleased to speak at @i_montaigne in Paris about the global challenges we are facing today, from terrorism to the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States and France have been close partners since the founding of our nation, and we’ll continue to address our shared concerns together.
Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the victory of light over darkness. May you have a joyous Festival of Lights!
Great to be in France, the United States’ oldest friend and Ally. Our partnership is built upon our shared values: democracy, freedom, and rule of law. The strong relationship between our countries cannot be overestimated, and I’m looking forward to my discussions here in Paris.
Heading back on the road. Looking forward to engaging with my counterparts on a number of issues, from promoting religious freedom to countering terrorism and Iran’s destabilizing behavior. First stop: Paris.
Deeply saddened by the deaths of five American soldiers, a French, and a Czech soldier in a helicopter crash in Egypt. May God bless their families and the Multinational Force and Observers community they were part of. Also praying for the speedy recovery of an injured American.
We commend the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for their free and fair elections, and we congratulate Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves on his reelection. Looking forward to our continued work together to create a safer, more prosperous Caribbean region.
Beijing has turned Hong Kong’s Legislative Council into another rubber-stamp parliament, just like the National People's Congress. Beijing has crushed democracy in Hong Kong. #StandWithHongKong
We are greatly saddened by the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and offer our deepest condolences. We honor his demonstrated commitment to peace and his steady promotion of dialogue.
We condemn the continued detention of more than 100 political prisoners in Belarus. Their detention for exercising their human rights and fundamental freedoms by peacefully participating in protests is unlawful. We call on Belarusian authorities to immediately release them.
Great progress was made at yesterday’s virtual Global @Coalition to Defeat ISIS meeting on West Africa. We will use all tools at our disposal to counter ISIS and its affiliates anywhere in the world. My thanks to Nigeria for co-hosting the event.
Spoke with Austria's Foreign Minister Schallenberg to express my deepest condolences for the victims of the horrific terrorist attack in Vienna. We stand in solidarity with Austria and all nations in the global fight against terrorism.
Yesterday, the United States sanctioned members of an illicit Iranian procurement network. We remain firmly committed to countering any activity that threatens our national security. Our message is clear: If you do business with Iranian proliferators, you risk U.S. sanctions.
The expulsion of two UK diplomats from Belarus was arbitrary and unjustified, and yet another attempt to distract from the ongoing repression of peaceful protestors. The people of Belarus deserve to have their voices heard.
On Veterans Day, I join my fellow Americans in honoring the men & women who have stood in defense of our great nation. As a former soldier myself, I know the sacrifices you make for America. We thank you for your service today and every day. God bless you, and God bless America.
Houthi rebels in Yemen continue to persecute religious minorities. Levi Salem Musa Marhabi, a member of Yemen’s Jewish community, has endured four years of wrongful detention. We call for his immediate release.
Looking forward to my upcoming travel to Europe and the Middle East to meet with counterparts on a range of important issues, including countering Iran’s malign behavior, the opportunities presented by the Abraham Accords, and advancing religious freedom around the world.
Glad to speak at today's virtual launch of the Reagan Institute’s new Center for Freedom and Democracy. Ronald Reagan put his belief in freedom and the American promise at the center of U.S. foreign policy. And so too do we.
82 years ago this week, on Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, Nazi leaders coordinated violent riots across Germany destroying thousands of Jewish lives, businesses and synagogues. We must remain vigilant in our fight against anti-Semitism so such evil never occurs again.
Today, the United States is sanctioning members of an illicit Iranian procurement network. We remain firmly committed to countering any activity that threatens our national security. Our message is clear: If you do business with Iranian proliferators, you risk U.S. sanctions.
Effective immediately, the U.S. government is imposing visa restrictions on wildlife and timber traffickers. With this step, America continues to lead efforts to combat organized crime, counter corruption, and protect our precious natural world.