"We have deepened and expanded our ties with Taiwan over decades to reflect not only the threat Taiwan faces from the PRC, but also the vibrant partnership between the United States and Taiwan," said Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink.
"On Ukraine, we were able to bring so many countries together, not just in Europe but beyond," said Secretary Blinken.
"And now, the U.S.-Japan alliance is a beacon to the entire world,” said President Biden.
“Let us together protect all we’ve built in 75 years under NATO’s shield, and ensure that it remains strong to keep building for the next 75 years and well beyond that,” said Secretary Blinken.
“For decades, Iran's own Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force has engaged in assassination attempts, terrorist plots, and other violence targeting U.S. personnel and interests,” said Ambassador Richard.
The United States wants "to ensure that countries in the Pacific have a choice and the ability to make their own sovereign decisions free from coercion,” said Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink.
The United States, Canada, France, Japan, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom, said they were “extremely concerned that Iran is considering transferring ballistic technology to Russia after having supplied the Russian regime with UAVs."
"We’ve seen in a number of instances where the People’s Republic of China has taken a number of steps in the South China Sea that both run counter to international law," said Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink.
“The threat posed to Syrians and the international community by Syria’s continuing non-compliance with the CWC and [UN Security] Council resolutions is alarming,” declared Ambassador Wood.
"Sweden embodies and promotes the core values that are at the heart of NATO: democracy, liberty, the rule of law," said Secretary Blinken.
"Since Secretary Austin announced this coalition in December, more than 20 countries have joined to increase maritime patrols in the Red Sea and safeguard commercial shipping," said Deputy Assistant Secretary Shapiro.
“Like Finland, which recently joined our Alliance, Sweden is a strong democracy with a highly capable military that shares our values and vision for the world,” said State Secretary Blinken.
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