State Newswire News
Allison Peters
By State Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: Ms. Peters serves as Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at the U.S. Department of State where she oversees the Bureau’s Office of Multilateral and Global Affairs, including its work on technology and human rights, and the Bureau’s Office of...
U.S. Senior Official Murray to Participate in APEC-Related Meetings in Cebu, Philippines; Seoul, Republic of Korea; and Seattle, Washington
By State Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Matt Murray will travel to Cebu, Philippines from July 26-30 to participate in the third APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting of the year and stakeholder engagements; to Seoul, Republic of Korea July 31 and August 1; and to Seattle, Washington from August 1-7 and 14-21 to participate in the Third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM3).
DOS-SEN grant application closes on Aug. 28
By State Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
Investigative Journalism Training on IUU Fishing and Illicit Trafficking grant opened on July 28.
McCaul Delivers Remarks at Hearing Examining Admin’s Failure to Prepare for Afghanistan Withdrawal
By State Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul gave the following remarks at today’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability hearing examining the Biden administration’s planning for the unconditional U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, including the administration’s...
U.S. Senior Official Murray to Participate in APEC-Related Meetings in Cebu, Philippines; Seoul, Republic of Korea; and Seattle, Washington
By State Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
Release: U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Matt Murray will travel to Cebu, Philippines from July 26-30 to participate in the third APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting of the year and stakeholder engagements; to Seoul, Republic of Korea July 31 and August 1; and to Seattle, Washington from August 1-7 and 14-21 to participate in the Third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM3).
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Prime Minister Hipkins of New Zealand
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Fay Rodríguez Travels to Lesotho and South Africa
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Kelly Fay Rodríguez will travel to Lesotho and South Africa July 27-31.
Third-Party Attendance at Appointments for Passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), and Certain Other Services discussed on July 26 by State Department
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
The US State Department published a three page proposed rule on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerien President Bazoum
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum. The Secretary conveyed the unwavering support of the United States for President Mohamed Bazoum and Niger’s democracy. He emphasized that the United States stands with the Nigerien people and regional and international...
The United States-New Zealand Relationship
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: U.S.-NEW ZEALAND RELATIONS. New Zealand is a strong, steadfast partner and friend of the United States. The U.S. diplomatic presence in New Zealand dates back to the commissioning of the first U.S. Consul in 1838. Formal diplomatic relations were established in 1942, following the United Kingdom’s recognition ...
The United States-New Zealand Relationship
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: U.S.-NEW ZEALAND RELATIONS. New Zealand is a strong, steadfast partner and friend of the United States. The U.S. diplomatic presence in New Zealand dates back to the commissioning of the first U.S. Consul in 1838. Formal diplomatic relations were established in 1942, following the United Kingdom’s recognition...
On Reports of an Attempted Takeover in Niger
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: The United States is gravely concerned about developments in Niger. We strongly support the democratically elected President and condemn in the strongest terms any effort to seize power by force and disrupt the constitutional order. We call for the immediate release of President Mohamed Bazoum and respect...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jenny Taft of Fox Sports
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: QUESTION: Well, first of all, Secretary Blinken, thank you so much for taking the time to chat with us.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Prime Minister Hipkins of New Zealand
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Tongan Prime Minister Hu‘akavameiliku and Foreign Minister Utoikamanu
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
McCaul Applauds Passage of Bill to Refund Money Spent by Veterans, Others During Afghanistan Evacuation
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Warren Davidson’s (R-OH) H.R. 4517, to require the Secretary of State to submit a plan for the reimbursement of personal funds expended to evacuate American citizens, American lawful permanent residents, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan, and for other purposes,...
Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Fay Rodríguez Travels to Lesotho and South Africa
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Kelly Fay Rodríguez will travel to Lesotho and South Africa July 27-31.
Special Representative for Afghanistan West and Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Amiri’s Travel to Kazakhstan and Qatar
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West and Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri will travel to Astana, Kazakhstan and Doha, Qatar July 26-31. While in Astana, they will meet with colleagues from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan...
Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Economic Security
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 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 U.S. economic security: addressing economic coercion and increasing competitiveness. Witnesses included The Honorable Jose Fernandez, ...
McCaul, Baird, Wilson Introduce Bill to Prohibit the Extension of Earthquake-Related Syria Sanctions Exemption
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN) led the introduction of legislation to prohibit the Biden administration from extending or reissuing Syria General License 23, which authorized direct transactions with the Assad regime for 180 days after the February Turkey-Syria earthquake.