News from April 2023


Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability

Release: 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. But this week, these last two days, this has genuinely been a historic NATO meeting.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta Before Their Meeting

Release: 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. I think New Zealand’s presence is further evidence of the fact that there’s...


U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue Announcement

News Release: On April 11, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will welcome Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo and Officer in Charge of the Department of National Defense Carlito Galvez to Washington, D.C. for a U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with UN Secretary-General Guterres

News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Efi Koutsokosta of Euronews

News Release: QUESTION: So Mr. Secretary, thank you very much for joining us here in Brussels on Global Conversation.


DOS-CMR offers new grant application process starting April 6

ARDF-Africa Regional Democracy Fund, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde grant opened on April 6.


DRL Local Democracy and Human Rights Initiative

Release: I. Requested Objectives for Statements of Interest.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta Before Their Meeting

Release: 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. I think New Zealand’s presence is further evidence of the fact that there’s...


Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Release: 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. At...


U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in South and Central Asia: Releasing Land, Preventing Accidents, Promoting Environmental Resilience

Release: With support from the United States, South and Central Asian countries are securing weapons and ammunition stockpiles, clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance that threaten civilians, promoting peace and security, and strengthening ties in the region, all of which advances U.S. regional and global...


Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Release: 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. At...


Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Release: 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. At...


Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

News Release: 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. At ...


DOS-NEA-AC grant application closes on May 22

Improving Community Security in Syria grant opened on April 6.


DOS-ISN offers new grant application process starting April 6

Building Community of Practice for Women in Strategic Trade grant opened on April 6.


Combating Systemic Corruption in Haiti

News Release: Today, the United States is taking additional action to support the people of Haiti and respond to the ongoing instability in the country by imposing visa restrictions and financial sanctions on former President of the Haitian Chamber of Deputies Gary Bodeau for his involvement in significant corruption.


Departure of Assistant Secretary Monica Medina

Release: Monica Medina has served as Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) since September 2021 as well as the Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources. During that time, she has led U.S. efforts on some of the most urgent global challenges issues...


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with New Zealand Foreign Minister Mahuta

News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with New Zealand Foreign Minister Mahuta

Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.


IRFBA Chair’s Statement on Vietnamese Religious Prisoners of Conscience Y Yich and Y Pum Bya

As Chair of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, I express my grave concern at the imprisonment of two Montagnard Christians in Vietnam.