Honored to provide this year’s keynote for the 30th anniversary of Vietnam Human Rights Day. 🇺🇸 urges the Government of Vietnam to address our growing concerns over Vietnam’s restrictions on the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Supremely grateful to Amb Lempert, Ambassador Alina L. Romanowski Romanowski, and the dynamic teams at U.S. Embassy Jordan, U.S. Embassy Baghdad, & U.S. Consulate General Erbil for their tireless humanitarian and human rights diplomacy and such impactful visits. The 🇺🇸 is committed to advancing peace, justice, regional

Important stop at Skeikhan IDP camp, one of the remaining 22 camps in Iraq, to hear directly from internally displaced persons on needs. 🇺🇸 has provided $3.5 billion+ since 2014 to support IDPs’ ability to make informed, voluntary, safe & dignified choices to return home,

Heartened by the warm welcome at the historic Rabban Hormizd Monastery above Alqosh. The 🇺🇸 stands with Iraq’s Christians as they seek peace and security in their traditional communities. Iraq’s diversity is its strength.

A pleasure to meet with group of dedicated and diverse journalists in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Press freedom is essential to every thriving democracy.

Proud to meet with members of 🇮🇶’s diverse, religious communities, emphasizing steadfast U.S. support for ongoing recovery 10 years after genocide and for their full inclusion in Iraqi social and public life.

Robust engagements with Nechirvan Barzani Nechirvan Barzani, Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, & Minister of Interior Rêber Ahmed on advancing U.S.-KRG cooperation, regional security challenges, press freedom, and our shared humanitarian priorities, incl. support for refugees and

Honored to meet with Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on human rights, Sinjar Agreement implementation, IDPs, refugees, and the importance of elections. 🇺🇸 is proud of our longstanding and historic partnership with Iraq’s Kurdish people, forged in shared

Thank you to UNAMI, UNHCR Iraq, & IOM Iraq for their critical coordination with the 🇮🇶 government to support displaced persons, including Yezidi genocide survivors.

🇺🇸 & 🇮🇶 partnership is centered on shared commitment to human rights, media freedom, rule of law, and countering corruption. Grateful to meet w/ Foreign Minister Hussein, Minister Jabro, & Minister Al-Shammari on these issues, as well as supporting internally displaced persons

While in Baghdad, honored to engage 🇮🇶 Prime Minister Sudani on the vast 🇺🇸-🇮🇶 360 partnership, including advancing human rights, supporting civil society, and protecting freedom of expression. Iraq is a valued democratic partner for the 🇺🇸 and for regional peace and security.

Important discussion w/ United Nations Resident Coordinator Anderson & heads of UN agencies in 🇯🇴 on surging humanitarian assistance to Gaza by land, sea, and air. 🇺🇸 is intensely focused on obtaining a sustainable ceasefire, securing release of all hostages, advancing civilian protection,

Delighted to meet these courageous Iraqi women leaders advancing democratic progress.

On travel this week to Jordan and Iraq to meet with government and civil society partners to advance regional humanitarian, human rights, and civilian security priorities. Read more here: state.gov/under-secretar…

🇺🇸 is proud to be the largest single donor of humanitarian assistance for the Western Hemisphere. Yesterday, Secretary Antony Blinken announced nearly $459mil in additional life-saving assistance to meet critical needs of the most vulnerable and their host communities. state.gov/u-s-humanitari…

A solemn moment remembering the 321 American diplomats lost in the line of duty representing our nation since its founding. This #ForeignAffairsDay , I honor the diplomats and public servants working to make the world more secure, just, and prosperous. Thank you for your service.