News from April 2023
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Additional 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
Again, thank you, Mr. President. My apologies for taking the floor. But typical of the Russian playbook is to always pose a question without really having any intent.
Remarks at a UN Security Council High-Level Debate on Countering Terrorism by Strengthening Cooperation Between the UN and Regional Organizations
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Colleagues, I want to thank Mozambique and, particularly, President Nyusi for convening this high-level debate on strengthening counterterrorism efforts in Africa.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with A Martinez of NPR’s “Morning Edition”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
The Biden Administration is training a spotlight on global democracy. This week, the United States is joining the Netherlands, South Korea, Zambia, and Costa Rica as co-hosts of the Second Summit for Democracy, which is in Costa Rica.
Readout of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with African Union Chairman and President of Comoros Azali Assoumani
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
READOUT: Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN General Assembly Interactive Dialogue on Missing Persons in Syria
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Thank you, Mr. President. I want to thank Secretary-General Guterres and High Commissioner for Human Rights Turk for their leadership on this issue.
UN Security Briefing on the Democratic Republic of Congo and the UN Stabilization Mission in the DR Congo
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Thank you SRSG Keita for your briefing today. And thank you for hosting the Security Council during our visit to the DRC earlier this month.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Press Availability at the San Juan de Dios Food Shelter in Quito, Ecuador
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Let me start by commending Ecuador’s leadership and hospitality as host to hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees who had to flee the political and economic crisis in their home country, including more than a half a million Venezuelans.
Remarks at the Briefing for the Peacebuilding Commission on the Maputo Accord
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. President Nyusi, we are honored that you have joined us today, and thank you for your presentation. Mr. President, congratulations on Mozambique’s successful presidency of the UN Security Council this month.
Remarks at a UN Committee on Information Informal Meeting on Information Integrity on Digital Platforms
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Thank you to DGC for hosting this important briefing. I will be very brief.