News from August 2023
Benin National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Benin on marking 63 years of independence.
2023 Investment Climate Statements Released
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The Department of State released the 2023 Investment Climate Statements today. The reports help U.S. companies make informed business decisions by providing up-to-date information on the investment climates of more than 165 countries and economies that are current or potential markets for U.S. companies.
Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the UN Security Council
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will chair and deliver remarks at a UN Security Council open debate on famine and conflict-induced global food insecurity at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, Aug. 3, from UN Headquarters in New York City. The Secretary will also have a meeting with United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield while he is in New York.
LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Mauritius and South Africa
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will travel to Africa, including Mauritius and South Africa, from August 2-11.
Special Envoy Fowler’s Remarks at the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Dr. Cary Fowler: I think my starting point would be to mention, what I think is the starting point of everyone in the room, which is that our goal is to promote agricultural systems that provide good nutrition for everyone all year round. So, what is good nutrition really mean?
LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Mauritius and South Africa
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will travel to Africa, including Mauritius and South Africa, from August 2-11.
LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Mauritius and South Africa
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will travel to Africa, including Mauritius and South Africa, from August 2-11.
Designating Leaders and Financial Facilitators of ISIS and al-Qa’ida Cells in Maldives
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating Maldivian supporters of ISIS and al-Qa’ida, including 18 ISIS and ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) facilitators and two al-Qa’ida operatives, along with 29 associated companies.
Joint Statement on Working Group on African and Global Issues
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and South Africa on the occasion of the South Africa - United States Working Group on African and Global Issues (WGAGI) in Pretoria on July 31.
New PEPFAR Initiative: Safe Births, Healthy Babies
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: In 2024, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) intends to, subject to availability of appropriated funds and completion of congressional notification procedures, launch the Safe Births, Healthy Babies Initiative - a two-year $40 million PEPFAR effort to accelerate progress to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) in PEPFAR supported high HIV burden countries.
Kenya Considering Leading a Multinational Force in Haiti
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The United States commends the Government of Kenya for responding to Haiti’s call and for considering to serve as the lead nation for a multinational force in Haiti to assist in addressing insecurity caused by gang violence. The United States looks forward to working with partners of Haiti to advance this process successfully, including through a UN Security Council Resolution authorizing a multinational force to Haiti.
Kenya Considering Leading a Multinational Force in Haiti
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: The United States commends the Government of Kenya for responding to Haiti’s call and for considering to serve as the lead nation for a multinational force in Haiti to assist in addressing insecurity caused by gang violence. The United States looks forward to working with partners of Haiti to advance this process successfully, including through a UN Security Council Resolution authorizing a multinational force to Haiti.
Joint Statement on Working Group on African and Global Issues
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and South Africa on the occasion of the South Africa - United States Working Group on African and Global Issues (WGAGI) in Pretoria on July 31.
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Rao Gupta Travels to India
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta will visit Gujarat, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, India from August 1-8. While in Gujarat from August 1-4, Ambassador Rao Gupta will lead the U.S. delegation to the G20 Alliance for the Empowerment and Progression of Women’s Economic Representation ...
Imposing Sanctions on Bosnia and Herzegovina Officials Who Undermined Dayton Peace Accord
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating four officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) who facilitated the passage of a law in the Republika Srpska National Assembly (RSNA) that undermines the BiH Constitution, an annex of the Dayton Accords.
Launch of the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: Today the State Department is officially launching a new Bureau of Global Heath Security and Diplomacy. The Bureau’s overarching mission is to fortify the global health security architecture to effectively prevent, detect, control, and respond to infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS. By leveraging ...
U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Peru
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: Special Advisor Sara Minkara will travel to Peru July 30 - August 4 to promote the social and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities and to advocate for disability inclusion during the 2024 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum hosted in Lima, Peru.
Switzerland’s National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest congratulations to the people of Switzerland today as you celebrate your National Day in honor of the anniversary of the founding of your confederation.
Extraordinary ECOWAS Summit on Niger
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The United States welcomes and commends the strong leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government to defend constitutional order in Niger, actions that respect the will of the Nigerien people and align with enshrined ECOWAS and African Union principles...
Switzerland’s National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest congratulations to the people of Switzerland today as you celebrate your National Day in honor of the anniversary of the founding of your confederation.