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Remarks Following the Failure of a UN Security Council Resolution on Nord Stream Proposed by Russia in Response to Russia
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Thank you, Mr. President. My apologies for taking the floor, but I need to respond to points that were made by the Representative of the Russian Federation.
Explanation of Vote Following the Failure of a UN Security Council Resolution on Nord Stream Proposed by Russia
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Let me begin by reiterating our deep concern regarding the sabotage that took place on the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines in September 2022.
Readout of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Readout of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi
Readout of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Readout of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Remarks by a Senior U.S. Official During a Telephonic Background Briefing on Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Travel to Costa Rica and Ecuador
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining. As mentioned, the focus of today’s call is Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s upcoming travel this week to Ecuador and Costa Rica.
Remarks at the UN General Assembly Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Good morning and thank you Madam Chair. And let me start by thanking the Secretary-General, for his participation in today’s somber commemoration of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade.
Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a UN Cybercrime Convention Fifth Negotiating Session at the United Nations in Vienna
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
The fifth negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention will convene at the United Nations in Vienna, Austria from April 11–21.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with UN Secretary-General Guterres
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
As we mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action this year, the United States will continue to place its commitment to multilateral engagement and human rights at the center of U.S. foreign policy.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to New York City
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to New York City from March 29-30.
Further Curbing Russia’s Efforts to Evade Sanctions and Perpetuate its War Against Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Today, the Department of State and the Department of Treasury are imposing sanctions on more than 120 entities and individuals across more than 20 countries and jurisdictions in connection with the Russian Federation’s unlawful and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, including facilitators of sanctions evasion.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Special Representative for Afghanistan West’s April 11 – 18 Travel to Qatar, UAE, Istanbul
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
In Doha, Special Representative for Afghanistan (SRA) Thomas West will meet with Qatari colleagues, Afghan civil society leaders, and partner missions. In the UAE, SRA West will meet with Emirati counterparts, Afghan business and thought leaders.
Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a UN Cybercrime Convention Fifth Negotiating Session at the United Nations in Vienna
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
The fifth negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention will convene at the United Nations in Vienna, Austria from April 11–21.
Russia’s Wrongful Detention of Journalist Evan Gershkovich
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Today, Secretary Blinken made a determination that Evan Gershkovich is wrongfully detained by Russia.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Slovakia and France April 11-14, 2023
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel April 11-14, 2023 to Bratislava, Slovakia and Paris, France.
Secretary Blinken’s Trip to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Vietnam, and Japan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Vietnam, and Japan, April 11-18, 2023.
On Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Fay Rodriguez’s Participation at the 347th Session of the International Labor Organization Governing Body in Geneva, Switzerland
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Kelly Fay Rodriguez engaged in deliberations at the 347th Session of the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Governing Body, including delivering U.S. position statements for the U.S. delegation led by the Department of Labor.
U.S. Government Mobilizing Partnership Opportunities in Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
The Department of State, USAID, and the Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Government of Ukraine and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will host the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum (UPF) on April 13 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Great Hall.
Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Rubin’s Travel to Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Albania
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center James P. Rubin will travel from April 10-14 to Podgorica, Montenegro; Skopje, North Macedonia; and Tirana, Albania.