US Senate Committee recommends Blinken’s candidacy for state secretary

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee of the US Congress has voted for Antony Blinken’s candidacy for secretary of state and recommended the upper house to approve the diplomat for this post, Report informs referring to Reuters.

The procedure was broadcast on the committee’s website.

All senators are expected to vote this week. If approved, 58-year-old Blinken will be sworn in.

Blinken announced at a Senate hearing last week that he would revive international alliances. According to Blinken, the Biden administration will do everything possible to stop constructing the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and intends to try to convince EU partners of this.

Blinken argued that the US should assist Ukraine because of its relationship with Russia and the fight against corruption, and strengthening government agencies. He believes the US should keep NATO’s doors open to countries like Georgia.