News from April 2023
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at an Interfaith Iftar in Bratislava Slovakia
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Dobrý večer. Ambassador Rana, Chair Hasna, Deputy Speaker Grendell, Mayor Vallo, excellencies, and dear guests, thank you for inviting me to this interfaith Iftar.
Burma New Year 2023 – Thingyan Festival
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I convey my best wishes to and solidarity with the people of Burma as they mark Burma’s New Year, Thingyan.
Secretary Blinken’s Trip to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Vietnam, and Japan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Vietnam, and Japan, April 11-18, 2023.
Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink on the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Vietnam and Japan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Hey, good afternoon, everybody, and thank you so much for joining us today for this press preview call on the Secretary’s travel to Ireland, where of course he’ll be accompanying the President, but then on to his own programming in Vietnam and then Japan for the G7 Foreign Ministers Ministerial.
On the Sentencing of Human Rights Defenders Xu and Ding
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The United States condemns the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) unjust detention and sentencing of human rights defenders Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi.
U.S. – Taiwan Working Group Meeting on International Organizations
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
On April 10, 2023, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) convened representatives of the U.S. Department of State and the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other agencies for consultations in Washington on expanding Taiwan’s participation in the United Nations system and in other international forums.
Joint Statement of the U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The text of the following statement was released by the governments of the United States of America and of the Philippines on the occasion of the U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
Burma Regime Airstrikes
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
We are deeply concerned by today’s reports of a Burma military airstrike in the Sagaing region that killed more than 50 people and injured at least 30 people, including children.
Lao New Year 2023
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warm regards to the Lao people as you celebrate Lao New Year this week.
Thailand New Year – Songkran
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
On behalf of the Government and people of the United States of America, I wish the people of the Kingdom of Thailand a peaceful and prosperous new year ahead on the occasion of Songkran on April 13.
Khmer New Year 2023
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I wish all Cambodians celebrating Khmer New Year good health, peace, and good fortune.
Navigating the Increasing Control of Critical Technologies
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Thank you for inviting me to make some keynote remarks for what is a very important conference and welcome to all our colleagues from South Korea to this event.
Special Envoy Fowler Travels to Davis, California
By State Newswire | Apr 24, 2023
Release: U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler will travel April 23-26 to University California Davis to visit the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture and the Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience. Dr. Fowler will highlight Feed the Future programs...
Special Envoy Fowler Travels to Davis, California
By State Newswire | Apr 24, 2023
News Release: U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler will travel April 23-26 to University California Davis to visit the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture and the Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience. Dr. Fowler will highlight Feed the Future programs ...
Assistant Secretary Noyes Travels to Chile and Costa Rica
By State Newswire | Apr 24, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Chile on April 24 - 25 and Costa Rica on April 26 - 27.
Actions on the Lachin Corridor
By State Newswire | Apr 24, 2023
Release: The United States is deeply concerned that Azerbaijan’s establishment of a checkpoint on the Lachin corridor undermines efforts to establish confidence in the peace process. We reiterate that there should be free and open movement of people and commerce on the Lachin corridor and call on the parties to resume peace talks and refrain from provocations and hostile actions along the border.
Special Envoy Fowler Travels to Davis, California
By State Newswire | Apr 24, 2023
Release: U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler will travel April 23-26 to University California Davis to visit the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture and the Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience. Dr. Fowler will highlight Feed the Future programs...
Assistant Secretary Noyes Travels to Chile and Costa Rica
By State Newswire | Apr 24, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Chile on April 24 - 25 and Costa Rica on April 26 - 27.
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Barclay’s Travel to Belgium
By State Newswire | Apr 24, 2023
Release: Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Erin Barclay will travel to Belgium on April 23-26, where she will lead the U.S. delegation to the 2023 U.S.-EU Human Rights Consultations. The European Union delegation will be led by EU Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore. While in Brussels, Acting Assistant Secretary Barclay will also meet with other EU and Belgian officials, as well as civil society leaders.
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Barclay’s Travel to Belgium
By State Newswire | Apr 24, 2023
Release: Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Erin Barclay will travel to Belgium on April 23-26, where she will lead the U.S. delegation to the 2023 U.S.-EU Human Rights Consultations. The European Union delegation will be led by EU Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore. While in Brussels, Acting Assistant Secretary Barclay will also meet with other EU and Belgian officials, as well as civil society leaders.