"Our task at the #TTC is to create a compelling vision for global trade and technology that serves our people, protects our interests, and fosters a spirit of innovation. Meeting these goals will also reinforce democratic values and respect for human rights," Secretary Blinken on Twitter.

"I had a great roundtable with labor leaders in Pittsburgh to discuss what the U.S.-EU Trade & Technology Council means for American workers," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. "We are working to ensure that our foreign policy delivers economic prosperity for all our people. #TTC" Read his opening remarks before the event.

While in Pittsburgh for the U.S.-EU Trade & Technology Council, Secretary Blinken visited ARGO AI, a self-driving technology company, and the University of Pittsburgh’s Biomedical Research Facility. "Biomedical research is key to protecting public health, including reducing the risk of future pandemics. Thank you to the team at @PittTweet Biomedical Research Facility for saving lives and improving American health security," Secretary Blinken on Twitter.

"Building the workforce of the future is key to building back better. That's why I met with some of the Swiss companies that are providing high-quality training for more than 40,000 workers in America to discuss Switzerland's world-class approach to apprenticeships," Deputy Secretary Sherman on Twitter. Follow her on Twitter to see more about her current trip to Switzerland, Uzbekistan, India, and Pakistan.

"Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Parmudwinai and I reaffirmed our nations' commitment to our treaty alliance," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. "Our alliance was founded on shared prosperity, security, and values, and remains strong today." Read their full remarks here.

"We have together trained more than 1,500 government officials from countries in the region, working in areas like cyber security, health security, [and] smart cities," said Secretary Blinken during remarks at the signing of the Singapore-United States Third-Country Training Program (TCTP) Memorandum of Understanding Renewal. View archives of opening and closing remarks during past TCTP programs.

"Jessica Stern’s work and advocacy have enhanced the visibility, safety, and well-being of LGBTQI+ persons across the globe," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. "We are pleased she is joining @StateDept as the Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ persons, where she will continue her life-saving work." Watch her spotlight video here.

"October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. At the @StateDept, we are proud to foster an environment of inclusion because we know it cultivates innovation," Secretary Blinken in a video statement on Twitter. "To our colleagues with disabilities: thank you for your service & for helping us fulfill our mission. #NDEAM"

This week, the United States delivered COVID-19 vaccine doses to ten countries, including a delivery to Sri Lanka of nearly 800,000 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines through @gavi #COVAX. This donation is in addition to the 1.5 million Moderna vaccine doses shared with Sri Lanka in July and the 100,000 Pfizer vaccine doses shared in August. To date, we have provided more than 171 million vaccine doses worldwide. Visit our COVID-19 Donations page on State.gov for the latest updates.