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Delighted to welcome Director-General Kobayashi Maki, my counterpart in MOFA of Japan. We discussed Prime Minister Kishida’s visit, followed up on our December discussion on countering foreign malign information manipulation, and shared our enthusiasm for Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.

Throughout its 75-year history, NATO has played a vital role in collective security for its members. Ambassador Julianne Smith Julianne Smith reflects on NATO’s enduring legacy: state.gov/dipnote-u-s-de…

It was my honor to attend the Edward R. Murrow Excellence in Public Diplomacy Award Ceremony at Tufts University honoring the 2023 recipient, Ben Lingeman, for his achievements advancing internet freedom through impactful reporting and leadership in communications.

Had a great conversation with European Commission Vice President Věra Jourová about ways to promote information integrity and support media freedom. Our commitment to protect democracy is one of the most important U.S.-EU shared values.

Austin has great energy! At #SXSW , I was inspired by young artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators. The future will be driven by people of all backgrounds coming together with ideas and solutions – and that’s the work of Public Diplomacy every day.

A pleasure to meet with Iryna Borovets to discuss how the U.S. can continue to support Ukraine through people-to-people exchanges and public diplomacy programs. I look forward to continuing the discussion about helping Ukrainians build their future despite Russia’s brutal war.

Honored to have met Vietnamese Vice President Xuan today. We discussed how people-to-people ties advance our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and look forward to continued collaborations to expand U.S.-Vietnam educational, cultural, and sports exchange opportunities.

Great meeting with Mayor Mayor Kirk Watson on the boundless opportunities between Department of State and the @AustinTexasGov during #SXSW . We discussed how we can work together to leverage people-to-people programs and show off the live music capital of the world.

Today, I joined the incredible @GinaChavez and Recording Academy / GRAMMYs Ruby Marchand for a discussion on elevating the global impact of America's music diplomacy to bridge divides and forge coalitions for change. Music is a universal language, and one of our greatest diplomatic platforms.

Had a wonderful time interviewing Liz Allen, Elizabeth M. Allen. Stay tuned for the full interview on Latinitas Magazine, coming soon! 💜✨

Each year, @SXSW honors an exceptional trailblazer whose work has helped shape the world and continues to guide digital industries. This year, the SXSW Innovation Awards are honoring Hall of Fame inductee, Margrethe Vestager.

.@SXSW captures the very essence of #MusicDiplomacy by uniting people across the nation of diverse cultural backgrounds while giving voice to all walks of life. Thanks to the Recording Academy / GRAMMYs and Donn’s Depot for hosting our American Music Showcase in Austin!

Fantastic to join and hear from a cross-sector panel at UT Austin focused on cultivating a healthy and resilient information space. By working together, we're committed to preserving the integrity of global information for all audiences.

Deeply grateful to the dedicated team at the LBJ Library for a poignant journey through President LBJ's legacy. Witnessing history through his lens was a powerful reminder of the impact of leadership on our nation's path.

It was a pleasure to connect with Chancellor James B. Milliken of the University of Texas System and thank the UT Schools for their strong commitment to international education and exchanges. The The University of Texas System is a leading contributor to the The Fulbright Program and Gilman Program

Congrats to Мstyslav Chernov & entire team for winning the Oscar for Best Documentary, a testament to your bravery and the spirit of the Ukrainian people.

Energizing meeting with UT Austin's Global Disinformation Lab UT GDIL, where we discussed international collaboration on maintaining a healthy global information space.

It was a pleasure to meet with CEOs and founders during my tour of the Capital Factory ⚙️ - the center of gravity for thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers, and innovators.

.Secretary Antony Blinken hosts an International Women’s Day Reception honoring the strength and innumerable contributions of women and girls across the world. We’re elevating gender equality as fundamental to democracy and U.S. foreign policy. youtube.com/watch?v=Rpjl_J… twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…