State Newswire Report News
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Verma to Meet with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Deputy Secretary Verma will meet with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi where they will discuss the current situation in the Western Hemisphere with a particular focus on the lifting of Title 42, exchange notes on the global humanitarian situation, and review global refugee resettlement operations.
Advancing the Minerals Security Partnership with Argentina and the Private Sector
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
To advance the goals of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), a collaboration of 13 governments to catalyze public and private investment in critical mineral supply chains globally, Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez convened an online discussion with Argentine Secretary of Mining María Fernanda Ávila, international private sector representatives, and MSP partners to discuss critical minerals projects in Argentina.
Announcement of Visa Policy to Promote Democratic Elections in Bangladesh
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Today, I am announcing a new visa policy under Section 212(a)(3)(C) (“3C”) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to support Bangladesh’s goal of holding free, fair, and peaceful national elections.
Launch of Education and Skills Development Working Group Furthers U.S.-India Cooperation
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Officials from the United States and India held the first meeting of the U.S.-India Education and Skills Development Working Group in hybrid format on May 22.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Maldives
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution designates Islam as the state religion, requires citizens to be Muslim, and requires public office holders, including the President, to be followers of Sunni Islam.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Bangladesh
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution designates Islam as the state religion but upholds the principle of secularism.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Bhutan
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution recognizes Buddhism as the state’s “spiritual heritage,” provides for freedom of religion, and bans discrimination based on religious belief.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Uzbekistan
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion or belief and separation of government and religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Afghanistan
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The United States has not yet decided whether to recognize the Taliban or any other entity as the Government of Afghanistan or as part of such a government.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Pakistan
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution establishes Islam as the state religion and requires all provisions of the law to be consistent with Islam.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Sri Lanka
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, including the freedom to change religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Turkmenistan
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution establishes the republic as a secular country and provides for the freedom of religion and for the right of individuals to choose their religion, express and disseminate their religious beliefs, and participate in religious observances and ceremonies.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom:Tajikistan
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution provides for the right, individually or jointly with others, to adhere to any religion or to no religion and to participate in religious customs and ceremonies.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Kyrgyzstan
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution guarantees freedom of conscience and religion and bans religious groups from undertaking actions inciting religious hatred.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Nepal
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution establishes the country as a “secular state” but defines secular as the “protection of religion and culture handed down from the time immemorial.”
Remarks for Deputy Secretary Sherman Indian Ocean Conference
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Hello, and thank you to Prime Minister Hasina and Foreign Minister Momen for hosting the 2023 Indian Ocean Conference and for inviting me to speak to this esteemed group.
Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce that on May 20, 2023, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces signed an Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements.
The Fifth Special Session of the Conference of the States Parties to Review Operation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Upon the completion of the Fifth Review Conference of the Chemical Weapons Convention, the United States reiterates its unwavering commitment to achieving a world free of chemical weapons.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Levi
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met today with Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Ronen Levi in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary Sherman reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad support for Israel’s security and commitment to continued cooperation.
Joint Statement on the U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Arab Republic of Egypt on the occasion of the inaugural meeting of the high-level Joint Economic Commission (JEC) between the United States and Egypt May 17.