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Welcome to the New York Foreign Press Center. We’re honored to have two distinguished briefers with us today who will speak on the Black Sea Grain Initiative:

Advancing the Minerals Security Partnership with Argentina and the Private Sector

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.

Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana

Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and Georgetown, Guyana, May 8-10.

Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt Atlantic Council Remarks

Thank you for doing this. I really do want it to be a conversation

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:

Assistant Secretary Witkowsky’s Travel to Sweden and France

Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will travel to Stockholm, Sweden, and Paris, France, May 22-26 for discussions with allies and partners on a range of conflict prevention, stabilization, and strategic coordination issues.

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;

Announcing the Winners of the Annual Data for Diplomacy Awards

Secretary Antony Blinken congratulates the winners of the second annual Data for Diplomacy Awards.

Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at a Public Event Dedicated to the Fate of the Political Prisoners of the Russian Occupation Forces in Crimea

Ambassador Markarova, distinguished panelists, and guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak with you at this important event.

U/S Uzra Zeya’s Remarks Following the IOM Director General Election in Geneva, Switzerland

Good afternoon. It is my great pleasure to be the first U.S. official to offer my congratulations to the Director General-elect, Amy Pope.

Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Verma to Meet with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi

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.

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.

Department of State and Department of Homeland Security Announce Additional Sweeping Measures to Humanely Manage Border through Deterrence, Enforcement, and Diplomacy

The Department of Homeland Security and Department of State are focused on solutions and have a robust plan to humanely manage the border through deterrence, enforcement, and diplomacy.

Senior Administration Officials on Additional Regional Migration Management Measures the United States Will Implement Together with Regional Partners when Title 42 Public Health Order Lifts

Good evening, everyone, and welcome to this evening’s background call. Today’s call will be on background, attributable to senior administration officials, and embargoed until 8:00 a.m.

Health COVID-19 Fact sheet, September 2022

Haiti has one of the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world.

Dioxin Remediation at Bien Hoa Airbase Area Project

Bien Hoa Air Base was the primary Agent Orange storage and handling site during the U.S.-Vietnam War and is the largest remaining dioxin hotspot in Vietnam.

Testimony of Sarah Charles Assistant to the Administrator for the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance U.S. Agency for International Development Before the Committee on Foreign Relations

Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Risch, distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify about the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) response.

FY 2024 Budget Request for East Asia and the Pacific

Chairman Van Hollen, Ranking Member Romney, Distinguished Committee Members:

Advancing Security and Prosperity Through International Conservation

Chairman Coons, Ranking Member Graham, distinguished members of the Subcommittee:

Administrator Samantha Power’s Interview with Kosovo’s ATV