U.S. Secretary Antony Blinken's Travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda, August 2-12, 2022
During his recent visit in South Africa, the Secretary launched the U.S. Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa, which reinforces the U.S. view that African countries are geostrategic players and critical partners on the most pressing issues of our day, from promoting an open and stable international system, to tackling the effects of climate change, food insecurity and global pandemics, to shaping our technological and economic futures. Read more about his trip to the Indo-Pacific and Africa on State.gov.
Secretary Blinken in South Africa
Secretary Blinken traveled to South Africa August 7-9 where he led the U.S. delegation to the U.S.-South Africa Strategic Dialogue. During his trip, he met with President Cyril Ramaphosa and Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor. In addition, he visited with local artists and joined in the South African celebration of National Women's Day.
Secretary Blinken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Secretary Blinken and the Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Lukonde, who is wearing sunglasses, flanked with American and DRC flags.
During his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Secretary Blinken met with President Tshisekedi and Foreign Minister Lutundulah, as well as Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, to discuss our joint commitments and priorities. Secretary Blinken also met with young people using technology to counter disinformation and increase transparency in the electoral process, as well as members of civil society. Finally, he enjoyed some local music and visited with U.S. Embassy staff.
Secretary Blinken in Rwanda
Secretary Blinken stands behind a podium and writes a message at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Secretary Blinken traveled to Rwanda August 10-11, where he met with President Paul Kagame and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta. The Secretary also paid his respects and remembered those murdered during 100 days of genocidal violence in 1994. Read the fact sheet on U.S.-Rwanda relations.
SUMMARY
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken travels to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda August 2-12, 2022.
Secretary Blinken first traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, August 3-5 to participate in the U.S.-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and the ASEAN Regional Forum. At each ministerial, the Secretary emphasized the United States’ commitment to ASEAN centrality and successful implementation of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific. He also addressed the COVID-19 pandemic, economic cooperation, the fight against climate change, the crisis in Burma, and Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Secretary met bilaterally with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn to discuss U.S. support for ASEAN and efforts to strengthen our bilateral relationship with Cambodia. Secretary Blinken also engaged with alumni of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative.
In Manila, the Philippines, on August 6, the Secretary met with President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo to discuss bilateral efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Philippines alliance, including through increased cooperation on energy, trade, and investment, advancing our shared democratic values, and pandemic recovery.
Then, Secretary Blinken traveled to South Africa August 7-9. The Secretary launched the U.S. Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa, which reinforces the U.S. view that African countries are geostrategic players and critical partners on the most pressing issues of our day, from promoting an open and stable international system, to tackling the effects of climate change, food insecurity and global pandemics, to shaping our technological and economic futures.
In Pretoria, he led the U.S. delegation to the U.S.-South Africa Strategic Dialogue to reinforce and deepen our commitment to bilateral cooperation on global issues as well as a wide range of shared priorities, including health, infrastructure, trade and investment, and climate. In Johannesburg, he joined in the South African celebration of National Women’s Day.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo on August 9-10, the Secretary met with senior DRC government officials and members of civil society to discuss our mutual interest in ensuring free, inclusive, and fair elections in 2023, promoting respect for human rights and protecting fundamental freedoms. He also focused on combating corruption, supporting trade and investment, addressing the climate crisis, building agricultural resilience, and support regional African efforts to advance peace in eastern DRC and the broader Great Lakes region.
Finally, the Secretary traveled to Rwanda on August 10-11, where he met with senior Rwandan government officials and civil society members to discuss shared priorities, including peacekeeping. The Secretary focused on the role the government of Rwanda can play in reducing tensions and ongoing violence in eastern DRC. He also raised democracy and human rights concerns, including transnational repression, limiting space for dissent and political opposition, and the wrongful detention of U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident Paul Rusesabagina.
Rwanda
AUGUST 11, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Rwandan Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta at a Joint Press Availability
AUGUST 11, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Following his Meeting with Civil Society Representatives from Rwanda
AUGUST 11, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Kigali Genocide Memorial
AUGUST 10, 2022
The United States and Rwanda: Strategic Partners
Democratic Republic of the Congo
AUGUST 10, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Christian Lusakueno of Top Congo FM
AUGUST 10, 2022
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of the Congo (ROC) President Denis Sassou N’Guesso
AUGUST 10, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to Press at an Election Transparency Hackathon Event
AUGUST 10, 2022
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with DRC Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde
AUGUST 10, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Before Their Meeting
AUGUST 9, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Democratic Republic of Congo Vice Prime Minister And Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula at a Joint Press Availability
AUGUST 9, 2022
Remarks at a Jazz Cultural Event
AUGUST 9, 2022
The United States-Democratic Republic of the Congo Relationship
South Africa
AUGUST 9, 2022
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with South African President Ramaphosa
AUGUST 9, 2022
Remarks at a South African Women’s Day Event
AUGUST 9, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Romain Chanson of Radio France Internationale (RFI)
AUGUST 8, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor at a Joint Press Availability
AUGUST 8, 2022
Vital Partners, Shared Priorities: The Biden Administration’s Sub-Saharan Africa Strategy
AUGUST 8, 2022
Remarks at the Opening of the U.S.-South African Strategic Dialogue
AUGUST 8, 2022
The United States and the Republic of South Africa
AUGUST 8, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Thulasizwe Simelane of eNCA
AUGUST 7, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press
AUGUST 7, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press
Philippines
AUGUST 6, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Karen Davila of ABS-CBN
AUGUST 6, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a U.S. Trade and Development Agency Offshore Wind Grant Signing
AUGUST 6, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a COVID-19 Assistance Event
AUGUST 6, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo At a Virtual Press Availability
AUGUST 6, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. Before Their Meeting
AUGUST 6, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo Before Their Virtual Meeting
AUGUST 5, 2022
The United States-Philippines Relationship
Cambodia
AUGUST 5, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Narin Sun of Voice of America Khmer
AUGUST 5, 2022
U.S.-Australia-Japan Trilateral Strategic Dialogue
AUGUST 5, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability
AUGUST 5, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park Jin After Their Meeting
AUGUST 4, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen Before Their Meeting
AUGUST 4, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi Before The ASEAN-U.S. Ministerial Meeting
AUGUST 4, 2022
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen
AUGUST 4, 2022
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Sabry
AUGUST 4, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry Before Their Meeting
AUGUST 4, 2022
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with European Union High Representative Borrell
AUGUST 4, 2022
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
AUGUST 4, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed Bin Abdulrahaman Al Thani After Their Meeting
AUGUST 4, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell Before Their Meeting
AUGUST 4, 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Before Their Meeting
AUGUST 4, 2022
At the Agribusiness Showcase and Announcement of Food Security Funding
AUGUST 4, 2022
At the YSEALI Environmental Responsibility Town Hall
AUGUST 3, 2022
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Energy Security
AUGUST 3, 2022
The United States-ASEAN Relationship
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