Antony Blinken is a longtime adviser to President Joe Biden
Washington:
The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed Antony Blinken as secretary of state, with key members of the rival Republican Party backing him.
Blinken, a longtime adviser to President Joe Biden who has vowed to repair US alliances, quickly crossed the threshold of 50 votes as the Senate was voting.
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