HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPublic Schedule...Public Schedule – January 8, 2024 hide Public Schedule – January 8, 2024 Public Schedule Office of the Spokesperson January 8, 2024 ***THE DAILY PUBLIC SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*** SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN Secretary Blinken is on travel to Türkiye, Greece, Jordan, Qatar, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Israel, the West Bank, and Egypt from January 4-11, 2024. 11:00 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Blinken meets with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) 6:10 p.m. LOCAL Secretary Blinken meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia. (POOLED CAMERA SPRAY AT TOP) DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES RICHARD R. VERMA Deputy Secretary Verma is on official travel. ACTING DEPUTY SECRETARY VICTORIA NULAND Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN AFFAIRS JAMES O’BRIEN 2:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary O’Brien meets with Democratization Policy Council Co-founder and Senior Associate Dr. Kurt Bassuener at the Department of State. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) BRIEFING SCHEDULE No Department Press Briefing. Tags Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Trip The Secretary of State