Summary
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken traveled to Tonga, New Zealand, and Australia, July 24-29.
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Secretary Blinken visited Nukuʻalofa on July 26 to dedicate the new U.S. Embassy and advance key discussions with our Tongan partners. The Secretary met with senior officials to discuss our shared democratic values and vision of a connected, prosperous, peaceful, and resilient Pacific region.
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The Secretary then traveled to Wellington on July 27 to hold important discussions on shared priorities with senior government partners. Secretary Blinken also cheered on the U.S. Women’s National Team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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Secretary Blinken concluded the trip with travel to Brisbane July 28-29, to attend the Australia – U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) and hold bilateral meetings. Discussions included coordinating on our vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, deepening security cooperation, and advancing the third pillar of our relationship: climate and clean energy.
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Australia
- July 28, 2023 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Wong
- July 28, 2023 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Australian Prime Minister Albanese
- July 28, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong Before Their Meeting
- July 27, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken Following Tour of EV-Charger Company Tritium
- July 27, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Gender Equality Symposium
- July 27, 2023 U.S. Department of State, U.S. Soccer Take Global Efforts to Grow the Game of Soccer, Sports Diplomacy to Next Level Through New Partnership
- July 27, 2023 The United States-Australia Relationship
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New Zealand
- July 26, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta at a Joint Press Availability
- July 27, 2023 U.S. Department of State, U.S. Soccer Take Global Efforts to Grow the Game of Soccer, Sports Diplomacy to Next Level Through New Partnership
- July 27, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken And U.S. Soccer President Cindy Cone At a Sports Diplomacy Event
- July 26, 2023 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Prime Minister Hipkins of New Zealand
- July 26, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jenny Taft of Fox Sports
- July 26, 2023 The United States-New Zealand Relationship
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Tonga
- July 26, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Peace Corps Engagement
- July 26, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the U.S. Embassy Nuku’alofa Dedication
- July 26, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku at a Joint Press Availability
- July 25, 2023 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Tongan Prime Minister Hu‘akavameiliku and Foreign Minister Utoikamanu
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Public Schedule
- July 26, 2023 Public Schedule – July 27, 2023
- July 25, 2023 Public Schedule – July 26, 2023
- July 24, 2023 Public Schedule – July 25, 2023
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