Israel Under Attack: US reactions and contacts
The United States unequivocally condemns the appalling attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israel, including civilians and civilian communities. There is never any justification for terrorism. We stand in solidarity with…
DIPLOMACY: On the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the United States and the Cook Islands and Between the United States and Niue
Today Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown signed a joint statement commemorating the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States…
President of Ukraine meets with Prime Minister of Canada in Ottawa
A meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau has begun in Ottawa. The leaders will hold one-on-one and expanded negotiations. “Thank you for…
Sanna Marin, former Finnish prime minister, joins the Tony Blair Institute
The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) is very pleased to announce that Sanna Marin, former Finnish prime minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party, is joining as a Strategic Counsellor.…
Former top US diplomat Bill Richardson dies aged 75
Former US ambassador to the UN Bill Richardson has died aged 75, his foundation has announced. For more than 30 years, Bill Richardson has led a distinguished public-service career as…
Tharman Shanmugaratnam to be Singapore’s 9th President after 70.4% landslide win
Tharman Shanmugaratnam Ng Kok Song finished second with 15.72 per cent of the vote, followed by Tan Kin Lian, who received 13.88 per cent. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam will be Singapore’s…
U.S. Government Declassifies the President’s Daily Briefs Related to Chile from September 8, 1973 and September 11, 1973
Coup of September 11, 1973. Bombing of La Moneda (presidential palace) In accordance with our commitment to increased transparency, the U.S. Government has declassified and released portions of the President’s…
Sweden and Ukraine strengthen their cooperation
On 19 August 2023, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Sweden. During the visit, several ministers took part in the talks. Mr Zelenskyy and Ms Zelenska…
Russia’s atrocities against Ukrainian civilians continue: UK Statement to the OSCE
Ambassador Neil Holland Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia must cease its inhumane practices of detaining and deporting Ukrainian civilians, including children. Thank you, Mr Chair. As we approach recess,…
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko
On July 23, Vladimir Putin will meet with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, who will be in Russia on a working visit. This weekend, Aleksandr Lukashenko and…