State Newswire News
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Following a Meeting with Mayors from the Western Hemisphere To Discuss Efforts to Combat Fentanyl
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: MAYOR HANCOCK: We are so honored to first host our Secretary of State, Secretary Blinken, to Denver and of course, the 250 mayors from around the Western Hemisphere and over 3,000 other leaders from around the hemisphere who have come to Denver to be a part of the Cities Summit of the Americas. What a tremendous honor it is for Denver to host it.
Secretary Blinken Participates in a Washington Post Live Conversation on World Press Freedom Day
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in a moderated conversation on the state of press freedom worldwide with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius. This conversation with the Secretary on World Press Freedom Day will begin at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before His Meeting with Women Mayors from the Western Hemisphere On the Margins of the Cities Summit of the Americas
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: AMBASSADOR HACHIGIAN: My voice is half here, but I’m 100 percent here. I’m so excited to have this conversation with these fantastic mayors. Before I worked for a city, I didn’t appreciate how much power that cities have to shape the lives of women, from giving them opportunities at schools, to getting ...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
U.S. Government Announces Sweeping New Actions to Manage Regional Migration
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Today, the Department of State (State) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are announcing sweeping new measures to further reduce unlawful migration across the Western Hemisphere, significantly expand lawful pathways for protection, and facilitate the safe, orderly, and humane processing of migrants.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a State Luncheon in Honor of Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk-Yeol
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Please, take a seat. Thank you. Thank you, everyone. Please take a seat. Good afternoon, and welcome to the State Department. President Yoon, Mrs. Kim, it is a great pleasure to have you here with us today.
TUNE IN: McCaul to Participate in Panel at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C.- Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will participate in a panel at the Milken Institute Global Conference entitled “China and the United States: Navigating Strategic Competition." This panel will examine the economic and security tensions that are at the core of the United States’ relationship with China, and how decision makers are adapting to this dynamic and pursuing strategic objectives shaped by this competition.
Notice published on May 2 by State Department
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
The US State Department published a one page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Evacuation Efforts of U.S. Citizens From Sudan
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: A U.S. government-organized convoy carrying U.S citizens, locally employed staff, and nationals from allied and partner countries arrived at Port Sudan on April 29. From there, we are assisting U.S. citizens and others who are eligible with onward travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where additional U.S.
Statement Marking Six-Month Anniversary of the Cessation of Hostilities in Northern Ethiopia
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Today marks six months since the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in Pretoria on Nov. 2, 2022, which ended two years of conflict in northern Ethiopia and began a process of peace and recovery ...
The Promotion to Career Ambassador of Under Secretary John R. Bass and Assistant Secretary Brian A. Nichols
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Since 1955, only 62 Foreign Service Officers have been awarded the title of Career Ambassador, the highest rank in the Senior Foreign Service. It brings me great pride to share that two of our most dedicated and experienced colleagues here at the Department of State, when confirmed, will be joining these ranks.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Following a Visit to the Cities Summit Innovation Plaza Commercial Expo
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hey folks, I hope you got a chance to look around a little bit yourselves.
Commercial Diplomacy USA Tour Heads to Houston, TX
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: From May 3-5, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed will travel to Houston, TX to meet with business leaders and local government officials. Additionally in Houston, Special Representative Syed will conduct site visits to innovative U.S. companies in strategically competitive ...
Chairmen McCaul, Green, Jordan Statement on H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) released the following statement on the introduction of the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2), of which all three Chairmen are original co-sponsors...
Joint Statement on the Strategic Dialogue between the United States and the Czech Republic
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Lipavský, on behalf of the Governments of the United States and the Czech Republic, released the following joint statement.
Sanctioning Terrorist Financing Facilitators Jointly with Türkiye
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The United States continues to cooperate with the Republic of Türkiye to counter the financing of terrorist groups that perpetuate violence and instability in the region. Today, we are imposing sanctions on two financial facilitators for designated terrorist groups Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and Katibat al-Tawhid wal-Jihad, both of which operate in Syria.
Joint Statement by the Trilateral Mechanism and the Quad on Sudan
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The following is a joint statement by the Trilateral Mechanism (the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and the United Nations) and the Quad (the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States) on Sudan.
Special Envoy Finkenauer’s Travel to Indonesia
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer will travel to Bali, Indonesia, May 1 to 5 to participate in the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Women’s Leadership Academy. During the trip, the Special Envoy will provide key remarks, facilitate workshop ...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. Let me just say at the top that besides being delighted to be joined by Secretary Mayorkas, I also want to take this opportunity to say how thrilled I am that we have Matt Miller joining us as our new spokesperson. Probably have more to say on that in ...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller