News from April 2023
Determination Pursuant to the Foreign Missions Act discussed on April 3 by State Department
By State Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
The US State Department published a one page notice on April 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Empowering Women Innovators to Create a Better Future
By State Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
Release: As the State Department’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, I work with senior officials around the world to reduce the barriers that prevent U.S. companies from competing in overseas markets. Whether in Washington, visiting America’s heartland, or traveling overseas, I prioritize...
State Department discusses 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Disclosure of Violations of the Arms Export Control Act on April 3
By State Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
The US State Department published a two page notice on April 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DOS-DRL offers new grant application process starting April 4
By State Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
DRL Local Democracy and Human Rights Initiative grant opened on April 4.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Finnish Permanent State Secretary Salovaara
By State Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
News Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Finnish Permanent State Secretary Jukka Salovaara today. The Deputy Secretary congratulated Finland on its plans to become NATO’s newest Ally on April 4 and on completing free, open, and fair April 2 parliamentary elections. The Deputy Secretary and State ...
DOS-GTM grant application closes on Aug. 14
By State Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
U.S. Embassy Guatemala - PAS Annual Program Statement grant opened on April 4.
DOS-UZB grant application closes on May 15
By State Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
Democracy Commission Small Grants Program grant opened on April 4.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Finnish Permanent State Secretary Salovaara
By State Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Finnish Permanent State Secretary Jukka Salovaara today. The Deputy Secretary congratulated Finland on its plans to become NATO’s newest Ally on April 4 and on completing free, open, and fair April 2 parliamentary elections. The Deputy Secretary and State ...
February: State Department publishes 10 notices
By State Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
There were 10 notices published by the State Department in February, according to the Federal Register.
Senegal National Day
By State Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to President Sall and the people of Senegal as you celebrate 63 years of independence.
U.S. Special Representative for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Sung Kim to Meet Republic of Korea and Japanese Counterparts
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
Release: U.S. Special Representative for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Ambassador Sung Kim will travel to Seoul from April 6-7 to meet bilaterally and trilaterally with Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Kim Gunn and Japanese Director-General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks Before U.S.-EU Energy Council Meeting
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: High Representative Borrell, Josep, thank you. Thank you for bringing us together today and for continuing an ongoing discussion, an ongoing action that we’ve had with the United States and the European Union on an issue that’s critical in the lives of all of our fellow citizens. I’m ...
U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in Latin America: Securing Weapons and Ammunition, Releasing Land, Promoting Environmental Resilience
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
Release: In Latin America the United States funds physical security and stockpile management programs in Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, and the Caribbean region to improve the security and management of munitions stockpiles, disrupt the diversion and illicit trafficking of small arms and light...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Remarks to the Press
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
Release: HIGH REPRESENTATIVE BORRELL: Good morning. Good morning. I’m very happy to welcome you, Secretary Blinken, in Brussels. We just had a very good bilateral meeting marking our great transatlantic cooperation. Now we will co-chair the EU-U.S. Energy Council, and later we will see each other also at the NATO Ministerial.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks Before U.S.-EU Energy Council Meeting
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: High Representative Borrell, Josep, thank you. Thank you for bringing us together today and for continuing an ongoing discussion, an ongoing action that we’ve had with the United States and the European Union on an issue that’s critical in the lives of all of our fellow citizens. I’m ...
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
Release: 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. This military assistance package includes more ammunition for U.S.-provided HIMARS, air defense interceptors, and artillery rounds that Ukraine ...
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in Europe: Minimizing Explosive Hazard Risks, Promoting Environmental Resilience
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
Release: The United States conventional weapons destruction program continues to support regional security, national capacity building, and economic development in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans. The U.S. Government’s investment in physical security and stockpile management helps reduce the risk of illicit...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at Finland’s NATO Instruments of Accession Ceremony
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: 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. And with the receipt and submission of that protocol, I can say that the protocol is now in force.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel