Farewell Remarks

ALT Graphic Text with quote and Results: “We will tackle the climate crisis and drive a green energy revolution.” — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, 2021 Rejoined the Paris Agreement on day one Landmark outcomes on fossil fuel transition & climate finance Largest-ever investment in climate, cutting the cost of clean tech worldwide by 25% U.S. climate finance for developing countries: $11 billion in 2024 U.S. emissions target: 61-66% below 2005 levels by 2035 Countries committed to cut methane emissions as of January 2025: 159

ALT Secretary Antony J. Blinken shakes the hand of Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru. The American flag is displayed behind the Secretary and the Japanese flag is displayed behind the Japanese Prime Minister. Both individuals are dressed in dark suits and are standing in front of a wooden wall with chairs and two small tables in the background. (Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy)

ALT Secretary Antony J. Blinken shakes the hand of Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi in Tokyo. The Secretary and the Japanese Foreign Minister are dressed in dark suits and are standing in front of a neutral-colored wall. (Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy)

ALT Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa shake hands with the flags of the United States and Japan displayed prominently in the background. Both officials are dressed in dark suits and ties. There is a small table with a bottle of water and a floral arrangement in the background. (Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy)

ALT Secretary Antony J. Blinken shakes the hand of Republic of Korea Acting President Choi Sang-Mok. A brown table with multi-colored flowers are in the foreground. Two brown chairs with three side tabels in between are behind them. To the left of the Secretary and in the background is the Republic of Korea flag. (Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy)











