News from April 2023
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
SECRETARY GENERAL STOLTENBERG: So Secretary Blinken, dear Tony, welcome.
Finland’s Accession to NATO
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
On this historic day as we mark the 74th anniversary of NATO, we also welcome Finland as NATO’s 31st Ally.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu at the Deposit of Türkiye’s Instruments of Ratification of Finland’s NATO Accession
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s, as always, a pleasure to see my friend Mevlut Cavusoglu, the foreign minister of Türkiye.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at Finland’s NATO Instruments of Accession Ceremony
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, Secretary General, Mr. Minister, I’m delighted to report that just a few moments ago, Türkiye deposited with me, on behalf of the United States, Türkiye’s ratification of the instrument of acceding to the protocol for Finland’s accession to NATO.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Pursuant to a delegation of authority from President Biden, I am authorizing our 35th drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine valued at $500 million.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Transatlantic Quad Foreign Ministers
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be with Foreign Minister Mahuta and to have an opportunity here at NATO to talk about our strong and vital partnership in the Indo-Pacific and in fact around the world.
Public Designations of Mikheil Chinchaladze, Levan Murusidze, Irakli Shengelia, and Valerian Tsertsvadze, Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Today, the U.S. Department of State is publicly designating Mikheil Chinchaladze, Levan Murusidze, Irakli Shengelia, and Valerian Tsertsvadze under Section 7031(c) visa restriction authorities, due to their involvement in significant corruption.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s always good to be back in Belgium, in Brussels, at the NATO Headquarters, which has become almost a home away from home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.