U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson June 28, 2022 The devastating June 22 earthquake that struck in eastern Afghanistan intensified the ongoing humanitarian crisis the Afghan people have endured for too long. U.S.-funded partners on the ground responded rapidly with medical care, and President Biden directed an assessment of additional needs in the …

For Immediate Release May 26, 2022 REMARKS  Ronald Reagan Building, Washington D.C. ADMINISTRATOR POWER: Good morning, everybody, it’s great to join you here. Wade, thank you for your leadership, thank you for that introduction. As someone who once indeed did serve in the role I am now privileged to hold, you’re one of the few …

SPEECH ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 26, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you.  Good morning. It’s a real pleasure to be here at The George Washington University.  This is an institution that draws outstanding students and scholars from around the world and where the most urgent challenges that we face as a country and …

ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE PALACE HOTEL NEW YORK, NY SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone. We meet at a challenging time.  Eighteen months since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, we are not where we need to be.  The virus continues to overpower and outmaneuver us.  In many places, it’s spreading at its fastest rate …

There is no choice between vaccinating Americans and vaccinating the world. We must do both.   Opinion by Antony Blinken  and Jeffrey Zients The Washington Post  September 22: Jeffrey Zients is the White House coronavirus response coordinator. Antony Blinken is the U.S. secretary of state. Since day one, President Biden has been clear that the …

August 14, 2021 Pakistan Independence Day  On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer best wishes to the people of Pakistan as they celebrate their Independence Day. For more than seven decades, the United States and Pakistan have worked together in partnership.  Over the past year, we have expanded our cooperation in key areas such as health, where the United States is providing 5.5 million Moderna vaccine doses through COVAX to help …

As prepared for Delivery at the United States Capitol Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages America …

REMARKS ERVIN MASSINGA, DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PAKISTAN AFFAIRS BUREAU OF SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE KARACHI, PAKISTAN DECEMBER 13, 2019 As delivered. Good afternoon. It is an honor to be speaking before the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry – a group of such distinguished …

Islamabad – October 30, 2019:  Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad visited Islamabad on October 28-29.  In his meetings with Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, and other government officials, Ambassador Khalilzad discussed the current status of the Afghan peace process and the importance of reducing violence.  …

The United States Government, working in conjunction with the Government of Pakistan, has secured the release of the Boyle-Coleman family from captivity in Pakistan. In 2012, U.S. citizen Caitlan Coleman and Canadian citizen Joshua Boyle were taken hostage by the Haqqani network. Their three children were subsequently born in captivity. Today they are safe and …

In 2012, Caitlan Coleman, an American citizen, and her husband, Joshua Boyle, a Canadian citizen, were taken captive and held hostage by the Haqqani network, a terrorist organization with ties to the Taliban. Ms. Coleman gave birth to the couple’s three children while they were in captivity. Yesterday, the United States government, working in conjunction …

August 21, 2017 Statement on the United States’ Engagement in South Asia This evening, President Trump announced the new integrated strategy for the U.S. approach to South Asia that will require diplomatically engaging Pakistan, Afghanistan and India to create the conditions for stability in the region. This new strategy signals clear support for the Afghan …

Fort Myer Arlington, Virginia 9:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  Please be seated. Vice President Pence, Secretary of State Tillerson, members of the Cabinet, General Dunford, Deputy Secretary Shanahan, and Colonel Duggan.  Most especially, thank you to the men and women of Fort Myer and every member of the United …

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the Pakistani people as they celebrate their 70th anniversary of independence. In an August 14, 1947 message to then Governor General Muhammed Ali Jinnah, President Truman pledged the firm friendship and good will of the United States, saying, “The …

[State Dept website] U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release On behalf of the United States Department of State, Renda and I sincerely wish Muslims around the world a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. Ramadan is a month of reverence, generosity, and self-reflection.  Most importantly, it is a cherished time for family …

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Remarks as prepared for delivery Thank You. I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and the magnificent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting today’s summit. I am honored to be received by such gracious hosts. I have always heard about the splendor of …

A/S Ryan:  Thank you all so much.  I’m so glad to be here with you.  I’ve been looking forward to this trip for a while, and to being here with you at the conference. I had the opportunity yesterday to meet with some of the alumni who helped organize this conference and I know it’s …

Office of the Spokesperson | Washington, DC | March 1, 2016 Pakistan’s Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and United States Secretary of State John Kerry met on February 29 in Washington to convene the sixth ministerial-level Pakistan-U.S. Strategic Dialogue. The last ministerial-level Strategic Dialogue was held in Islamabad on January …

March 1, 2016 John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Earlier today, I learned that two locally employed staff with the U.S. Mission in Pakistan were brutally murdered in an attack against a Government of Pakistan Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) convoy in Ambar tehsil, Mohmand Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan. On …

February 29, 2016 Secretary Kerry: Well, welcome to the State Department. Welcome to the Ben Franklin Room. We’re delighted to have you all here for a very important dialogue in an important relationship. And Sartaj, thank you so much for coming here today to take part in the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, and I’m grateful for the …

December 15, 2015 John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On the one-year anniversary of the attack at the Army Public School in Peshawar, we remember the victims, including many children, who were killed in that outrageous attack. We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and we underscore our condemnation of …

December 10, 2015 Antony J. Blinken Deputy Secretary of State HEC Event Deputy Secretary Blinken: Good morning. It’s wonderful to be here with all of you today. Thank you so much for welcoming me here, welcoming all of my colleagues, both from the embassy and also from Washington who are here with me today. And …

President Obama: Well, let me just say it is wonderful to welcome back Prime Minister Sharif and his delegation to the Oval Office. Obviously, the United States and Pakistan have a longstanding relationship. We work and cooperate on a whole host of issues — not just on security matters, but also on economic and scientific …

Mrs. Obama: Good afternoon, everyone. As-salaam alaikum, and welcome to the White House. I want to start by thanking our Acting Administrator of the USAID, Ambassador Lenhardt. It’s so good to see you. You’re always so handsome, and you come with — (laughter) — and you always come with a smile. You warm my heart. …

At the invitation of President Obama, Prime Minister Sharif paid an official visit to Washington from October 20 to 23, 2015 that reinforced the commitment of both leaders to an enduring U.S.-Pakistan partnership, a prosperous Pakistan, and a more stable region. President Obama and Prime Minister Sharif held wide-ranging discussions at the White House today. …

Serena Hotel, Islamabad | October 12, 2015 Mr. Haseeb Kiyani, PUAN Islamabad Chapter Leadership, Alumni Award Winners, Mentors, And Distinguished Alumni Assalamu Alaikum. I am honored to be here tonight for the fifth annual reunion of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network, Islamabad-Rawalpindi chapter. I am so impressed by the remarkable achievements of the alumni award winners, …

Serena Hotel, Islamabad | August 26, 2015 Thank you to Ijaz Nisar and all the others from the CEO Club Pakistan and Manager Today magazine who put together this this impressive event, “CEO Summit Asia 2015.” The subject of the conference is “Believe in Pakistan,” and this session is entitled, “A Land of Opportunity.” These …

John Kerry – Secretary of State – Washington, DC – August 13, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send our best wishes to the people and the government of Pakistan as you celebrate your Independence Day this August 14. Today we remember the sacrifice of Muhammad Ali …

March 16, 2015 Senior officials from the Governments of the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan met on March 12 in Islamabad under the auspices of the United States-Pakistan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). The officials reviewed progress under the bilateral Joint Action Plan, a plan created by President Obama …

Press Statement – John Kerry – Secretary of State – Washington, DC – May 14, 2015 I strongly condemn the heinous May 13 attack on a bus in Karachi, which resulted in the deaths of dozens of members of the Ismaili community. The American people stand in solidarity with the people of Pakistan, and with …

Washington, DC – February 3, 2015 Jordanian First Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh represented everything that ISIL is not: he was brave, compassionate, and principled. That a young patriot — a devout Muslim, one of eight children, just months into married life, with the hopes of his own family in front of him — would be ISIL’s …

The White House – Office of the Press Secretary – For Immediate Release – February 03, 2015 Today, we join the people of Jordan in grieving the loss of one of their own, First Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh, cruelly and brutally killed by ISIL terrorists. On behalf of the American people, I offer my deepest condolences …

January 13, 2015 Pakistan Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met in Islamabad on January 13, 2015, for the fifth Ministerial level Pakistan-U.S. Strategic Dialogue. The last Ministerial level session of the Strategic Dialogue was held in Washington on 27 January …

December 16, 2014 On behalf of the American people, U.S. Ambassador Richard Olson extends the deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims of Tuesday’s heinous attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar. The United States strongly condemns senseless and inhumane attacks on innocent students and educators, and stands in solidarity with …

The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms today’s horrific attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, their families, and loved ones. By targeting students and teachers in this heinous attack, terrorists have once again shown their depravity. We stand with the people …

December 11, 2014 United States Ambassador to Pakistan Richard G. Olson offered condolences on the death of former Ambassador to Pakistan Robert Oakley, who passed away December 10, 2014. “On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, I extend my deep condolences to the family of Ambassador Oakley. A friend of Pakistan and a statesman with …

September 23, 2014 The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release The United States applauds presidential candidates Dr. Abdullah Abdullah and Dr. Ashraf Ghani for signing an agreement on the formation of a government of national unity.  Signing this political agreement helps bring closure to Afghanistan’s political crisis, and restores confidence in …

September 21, 2014 This was a moment of extraordinary statesmanship. These two men have put the people of Afghanistan first, and they’ve ensured that the first peaceful democratic transition in the history of their country begins with national unity. Americans know very well that the road to democracy is contentious and challenging, but it’s a …

August 14, 2014 On behalf of the President of the United States and the American people, I send best wishes to the people and government of Pakistan as you celebrate your Independence Day on August 14. Building stronger ties with the people of Pakistan has long been a personal commitment of mine. In the Senate, …

June 27, 2014 | The White House | Office of the Press Secretary On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities here in the United States and around the world on the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan. A time for self-reflection and devotion through prayer and fasting, …

June 27, 2014 | Office of the Spokesperson As the holy month of Ramadan begins, I wish the millions of Muslims here at home and so many more all around the world Ramadan Kareem. Ramadan is a time for peaceful reflection and prayer, a time for acts of compassion and charity — universal values and aspiration ingrained …

April 19, 2014 Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC The United States condemns the vicious attack on television journalist Hamid Mir in Karachi today, the latest in a series of worrisome attacks on journalists in Pakistan. Freedom of the press, including ensuring that journalists can safely carry out their …

March 24, 2014 SECRETARY KERRY:  (In progress) – it is to meet with Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan.  We – Pakistan and the United States – have enormous mutual interests.  We are both striving to combat extremism, terrorism, deal with the challenge of global energy, as well as to provide for the prosperity of our …

March 22, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I extend warm wishes to the government and people of Pakistan on the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Lahore Resolution, which laid the foundation for Pakistan’s independence. Building stronger ties with the people of Pakistan has long been …

The White House – Office of the Press Secretary – James S. Brady Press Briefing Room – March 17, 2014 10:45 A.M. EDT The President: Good morning, everybody. In recent months, as the citizens of Ukraine have made their voices heard, we have been guided by a fundamental principle — the future of Ukraine must …

Washington, DC | January 27, 2014 Secretary Kerry: Please, everybody. Well, good morning to all, to our friends from Pakistan, As-Salaam Alaikum. We’re very happy to welcome you here to Washington. A little cold, but at least it’s not snowing today. It’s a great pleasure for me to welcome Mr. Aziz and his team to …

January 27, 2014 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Pakistan Advisor to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, accompanied by a high-level delegation, met in Washington on January 27, 2014, for the Ministerial meeting of the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue.  The first Ministerial since the revitalized Strategic Dialogue was announced …

January 17, 2014 Remarks by the President on Review of Signals Intelligence Department of Justice Washington, D.C. 11:15 A.M. EST The President: At the dawn of our Republic, a small, secret surveillance committee borne out of the “The Sons of Liberty” was established in Boston. And the group’s members included Paul Revere. At night, they …