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The Week at State | April 3 - 9 |
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 In The Week at State video, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken welcomes Finland to NATO as our 31st Ally and attends the U.S.-EU Energy Council, expressing our commitment to bolstering energy security. Also, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins releases the annual To Walk the Earth in Safety report. For the latest, visit State.gov and our YouTube channel.
 Secretary Blinken Attends NATO Foreign Ministerial
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Secretary Blinken traveled to Brussels, Belgium, April 3-5, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministerial and the tenth U.S.-EU Energy Council meeting. During the NATO Foreign Ministerial, Secretary Blinken emphasized continued U.S. support for Ukraine and our commitment to transatlantic security and the rules-based international order. Secretary Blinken discussed ensuring energy security while accelerating the clean energy transition during the U.S.-EU Energy Council meeting. Secretary Blinken had bilateral meetings with European Union High Representative and Vice President Josep Borrell, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, and others. Read more on the trip page on State.gov and also on Secretary Blinken's twitter.
United with Ukraine
Accelerating U.S. Investment in Ukraine
"Through public-private partnerships, the U.S. government is creating opportunities for investment and innovation. The U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum is an example of what happens when we all come to the table to reach a collective goal," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read more in the media note "U.S. Government Mobilizing Partnership Opportunities in Ukraine."
Peace and Security
To Walk the Earth in Safety 2023 Report Released
Our Workforce: Leadership Changes
Welcoming a New Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources
"Looking forward to working closely with our new @DepSecStateMR Richard Verma to ensure the @StateDept's employees and resources are best aligned to address today's global challenges—and meet the needs and aspirations of the people we serve. Welcome back to the Department!" Secretary Blinken on Twitter.
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Farewell to Monica Medina, Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
Sports Diplomacy
Sports Help Us Connect and Build Bridges
"Sports can bring out the best in us and bring us together. On the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, we commend the @sportsdiplomacy Envoys, and former Envoys like Ambassador Kwan, who are taking sports to new levels to connect and build bridges," Secretary Blinken on Twitter.
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Travel Smart
Learn about Travel Advisories
Holidays and Commemorations
Passover
Happy Easter
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