Ukraine’s Independence Day 08/24/2022 09:57 AM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day, the commemoration of the date in 1991 when Ukraine officially left the Soviet Union and became a sovereign, democratic country. What should be …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson March 3, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN Bulgaria’s National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I send best wishes to the people of Bulgaria as you commemorate your national day on March 3 and mark the 144th anniversary of …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 3, 2021 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate all Bulgarians on the occasion of your National Day. As enduring friends, Allies, and partners, the United States and Bulgaria share a commitment to freedom, human rights, democratic and accountable …
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States, I send my best wishes to all Bulgarians on your National Day. The deep friendship between the United States and Bulgaria is rooted in our shared commitment to democracy, prosperity, and security. The past year has seen our relationship rise to …
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Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State August 2, 2019 On February 2, 2019, the United States provided its six-month notice of withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty due to the Russian Federation’s continuing violation of the treaty. The U.S. withdrawal pursuant to Article XV of the treaty takes effect today because …
Read More» Press Statement by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Washington, DC April 5, 2019 On behalf of the Government of the United States, it is my great pleasure to congratulate the Romani people on the occasion of International Roma Day. On this day, we recognize the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Romani people …
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Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC July 25, 2018 Russia, through its 2014 invasion of Ukraine and its attempted annexation of Crimea, sought to undermine a bedrock international principle shared by democratic states: that no country can change the borders of another by force. The states of the world, including Russia, …
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