State Newswire News
Assistant Secretary Noyes Travel to Belgium
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Belgium March 16-21. In Brussels, Assistant Secretary Noyes will meet with government officials as well as international organization and nongovernmental partners at the 2023 International Conference ...
Observing the First International Day to Combat Islamophobia
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Muslims worldwide too often face discrimination and hatred based on their religious beliefs. Last year, the United Nations declared March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. This date also marks four years since the terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. On that day, a gunman killed 51 Muslim worshippers in two mosques and injured another 40.
Russian Noncompliance with and Invalid Suspension of the New START Treaty
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Russia’s noncompliance with the New START Treaty, and its claimed suspension of the treaty, are unfortunate and irresponsible steps. Mutual compliance with New START strengthens the security of the United States, our allies and partners, Russia, and the world. Russia’s claimed suspension of the New START ...
Risch: AUKUS Pillar One a Good Start, More To Be Done
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the joint announcement from the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom regarding Pillar One of AUKUS:
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Belgian Foreign Minister Lahbib
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. It is great to be back in Africa, but also to make my first appearance to Ethiopia as Secretary of State.
Readout of Virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry today hosted a virtual Ministerial meeting of the Major Economies Forum (MEF) on energy and climate in preparation for a MEF leaders meeting to be convened in April by President Biden. The discussion focused on further actions the major economies can ...
Ranking Member Risch Opening Remarks at Hearing on Future of U.S.-Brazil Relations
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing on the future of U.S.-Brazil relations. The witnesses included The Honorable Brian Nichols, assistant secretary of State for Western Hemisphere affairs, and Mr. Richard Duke, deputy special presidential envoy for climate.
Saudi Arabia’s Purchase of Boeing Aircraft
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The United States welcomes today’s announcement that Saudi Arabia will purchase up to 121 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft equipped with General Electric’s most advanced GEnex engines to anchor the newly-formed Riyadh Air and expand the Saudia Airlines fleet.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Japanese Vice Minister Mori
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
U.S. and North Macedonia Co-Host Proliferation Security Initiative Workshop
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The United States and the Republic of North Macedonia co-hosted a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Workshop from March 7-9, 2023, in Skopje, North Macedonia. The workshop demonstrated partnership and commitment to countering threats from weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the region. Over the ...
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for A, G, or NATO Visa discussed on March 14 by State Department
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US State Department published a one page notice on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Risch, Menendez Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution in Support of Hong Kongers
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today led 38 colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning Beijing’s destruction of Hong Kong’s democracy and rule of law in addition to its political persecution of Jimmy Lai and other pro-democracy advocates.
Department of State Announces Plans to Implement the CHIPS Act International Technology Security and Innovation Fund
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Semiconductors and telecommunications networks are critical sectors of the global economy. Securing and strengthening the United States’ long-term economic security and stability hinges on the ability to stabilize and expand global semiconductor manufacturing; secure semiconductor supply chains; and develop and deploy secure and trustworthy ICT networks and services.
Sanctioning Individuals in Bosnia and Herzegovina for Corruption, Destabilizing Activity, and Drug Proliferation
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: As the United States continues to support reform, we are also promoting accountability for the actions of those undermining democratic institutions and furthering their agenda for political and personal gain at the expense of peace and stability in the Western Balkans.
DOS-AZE offers new grant application process starting March 16
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
English language Capacity Building Program for Azerbaijani English-language teachers grant opened on March 16.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mekonnen
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) Signatories
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
$331 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance for Ethiopia
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Today I am announcing more than $331 million in new humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia in FY 2023 through the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development.