An official website of the United States Government Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

52922694938_da769780c5_k

July 7, 2023

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and leaders from Pacific Islands and representatives from New Zealand and Australia pose for photos during the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby on May 22, 2023

U.S. Department of State

The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future