[wanabidii] Press Releases: Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken Travel to France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ukraine, March 2-7

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken Travel to France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ukraine, March 2-7 02/23/2015 05:07 PM EST Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken Travel to France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ukraine, March 2-7 Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 23, 2015 Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel next week to France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ukraine to meet with a wide range of government officials and non-governmental experts to discuss key political, economic, and security issues. On March 2, Deputy Secretary Blinken will meet with senior government officials in Paris to continue close coordination with France on our shared regional and global priorities, including the conflict in Ukraine and countering violent extremism. He will also meet with members of civil society and the religious community in Paris to discuss interfaith and social inclusion issues. Deputy Secretary Blinken will then travel to Geneva on March 3 to deliver remarks at the UN Human Rights Council. During this session, the United States will continue to work with other members of the Council to advance the dignity, human rights, and fundamental freedoms of individuals around the world. He will then travel to London and will meet with senior UK government officials on March 4 to discuss ongoing cooperation on a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues, including the crisis in Ukraine and counter-ISIL coordination. In Berlin on March 5, Deputy Secretary Blinken will meet senior German officials to discuss a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. He will also give public remarks on transatlantic cooperation and the crisis in Ukraine, an effort in which Germany is an essential partner. Deputy Secretary Blinken’s final stop will be in Kyiv on March 6 to meet with senior government officials and civil society representatives. Deputy Secretary Blinken’s visit to Ukraine reinforces the United States’ steadfast support for Ukraine in the face of continuing Russian aggression. Be sure to follow the Deputy Secretary on Twitter (@ABlinken) for more updates throughout his trip. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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