"When people around the world have greater access to markets, to health care, to renewable energy, that’s good for America’s businesses, for Americans’ health, and for the planet that we all share," said Secretary Blinken.
“The Lobito Corridor – connecting Angola, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo – is one of our biggest projects,” said Secretary Blinken.
"Two-thirds of the world’s population and future economic output in the decade ahead will take place from India to Australia and everywhere in between," said Deputy Secretary Verma. "But the threats to rules-based order and democracy are real and present."
“Together, we're working to make sure that Ukraine can defend its territory against the ongoing aggression, that it will be able to stand strongly on its own two feet, militarily, economically, democratically," said Secretary Blinken.
"We will continue to call out those who enable Russia and its brutal war of aggression against the people of Ukraine," said Ambassador Wood.
Among those sanctioned are entities in a number of third countries, including the People’s Republic of China, and a host of Chinese entities that deal with the Russian government.
“We are deeply concerned by reports that Iran is planning to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia, and we continue to communicate with our European partners and allies regarding potential measures we may take,” said State Deputy Spokesperson Patel.
"We've been working very closely together and with our colleagues across the United States government to help close hundreds of new private sector deals between African and American businesses,” said Secretary Blinken.
“Singapore remains one of our most valued defense partners, and I'm proud that our defense partnership keeps growing stronger,” said U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
“We believe that Cuba’s dynamic private sector offers ordinary Cubans opportunity for a better life,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary Jacobstein.
"If their vision for the world actually matched ours or matched many other countries, that would be one thing. But they have a different vision, a different vision of what that future looks like," said Secretary Blinken on China.
“While this focus on the Indo-Pacific is driven by how vital the region is to our own security and prosperity, we also acknowledge the growing challenge posed by the People's Republic of China,” said Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink.
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