In a post on X, Secretary Blinken said, "Wishing a joyful Holi to those celebrating in the United States and across the world. May the Festival of Colours bring you happiness and friendship this season."
US State Secretary Antony Blinken has begun his Middle East tour and has arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, marking his first stop on this trip to discuss efforts to reach an "immediate ceasefire agreement" between Israel and Hamas, The New York Times reported.
The US State Secretary is in Israel on Wednesday for meetings with key government officials to press for a "humanitarian pause" as international and domestic US pressure to end the conflict in Gaza continues to mount.
US State Secretary Antony Blinken is set to begin meetings with key government officials in Israel on Wednesday, to press for a "humanitarian pause" as international and domestic US pressure to end the conflict in Gaza continues to mount, as reported by CNN.
On Tuesday, Israel's Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Tel Aviv.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday held a private meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, The Times of Israel reported.
As the Israel-Hamas war entered day 92, the US Secretary of State also began his latest trip to the Middle East and Europe, to amp up the diplomatic efforts, preventing an expansion of the conflict, Voice of America reported.
Urging Congress to release more funds for providing military aid to Ukraine, the US State Secretary also said that "Congress needs to act in the new year".
US State Secretary Antony Blinken has said the US has deepened its partnership with India. He said the country has elevated cooperation with India, Japan and Australia through the Quad.
US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and reiterated the need for all parties to work together to prevent the Israel-Hamas war from spreading.