State Newswire Report News


Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group Leadership Forum

I’m grateful to Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro and the Polish Government for hosting this Leadership Forum, and to our UK and EU colleagues for their partnership over the last year to set up the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:


Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Verma’s Travel to Poland, Moldova, and Romania

Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to Poland, Moldova, and Romania May 14-20.


Special Envoy Fowler Travels to Rome and Prague

Department of State Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler will travel to Rome, Italy, May 13-21 to advance U.S. global food security priorities in support of building climate-resilient and nutritious food systems in Africa. Afterward, he will travel to Prague, Czech Republic, May 22-24 to highlight the importance of healthy soils as a way for building sustainable agricultural production and reducing food insecurity.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:


United States Supports Education and Training of Next Generation Advanced Civil Nuclear Workforce through Launch of Small Modular Reactor Control Room Simulator in Romania

Today, U.S. Ambassador to Romania Kathleen Kavalec and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Ann Ganzer joined Prime Minister Nicolae Ciucă, Minister of Energy Virgil Popescu, Politechnica University Rector Mihnea Costoiu, and industry executives to officially launch the first NuScale Energy Exploration (E2) Center outside the United States at University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania.


U.S. Delegation on Atrocity Prevention and Response Travels to Denmark and Germany

Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will lead a delegation composed of Special Assistant to the President and National Security Council Senior Director for Development, Global Health, and Humanitarian Response Paula Tufro;


Assistant Secretary Noyes Travels to Geneva and Mexico City

Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Geneva, Switzerland from May 12 – 17 and Mexico City, Mexico from May 17 – 19.



Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares at a Joint Press Availability

Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s really wonderful to have my friend, the foreign minister, back at the State Department. José Manuel, welcome. It’s very good to have you.


Joint Statement on Spain Joining the Global Equality Fund

The text of the following joint statement was issued by the Governments of the United States and Spain on the occasion of Spain joining the Global Equality Fund:


The Election of Amy E. Pope as Director General of the International Organization for Migration

Congratulations to Amy E. Pope on her historic win to serve as the next Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).


U.S. Support of Amy E. Pope’s Campaign for Director General of the International Organization for Migration

On May 15, member states of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) will elect IOM’s next Director General in Geneva.



Sanctioning PRC and Mexico Based Individuals and Entities for Enabling Illicit Drug Production

The United States is a leader in the global effort to stop the illicit manufacture and trafficking of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, a major cause of death among adults ages 18 to 45 in the United States.


The Department of State Celebrates the Groundbreaking of the New U.S. Embassy in Brasília, Brazil

In a display of the enduring bilateral friendship between the United States and Brazil, U.S. Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley joined Brazilian Secretary for Europe and North America Ambassador Maria Luisa Escorel de Moraesto to officially mark the beginning of construction of a new U.S. embassy in Brasília.


Cooperative Republic of Guyana National Day

On behalf of the government and the people of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on your Independence Day.


Final United States and Jamaica Annual Bilateral Dialogue Under the Child Protection Compact Partnership

The United States and Jamaican government officials, along with implementing partners the International Organization for Migration and Warnath Group, convened for the final bilateral dialogue under the United States-Jamaica Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a jointly developed plan signed by both governments in May 2018.


Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt’s Remarks at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference

Thank you all, and thank you for the introduction. I am thrilled to be here today as an Alaskan kid and to have you all here in Anchorage, and we have a great panel this morning.


Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Travels to Colombia and Guatemala

Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Colombia and Guatemala May 22-26, 2023.