News from July 2023
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori and Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Chang
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Imposing Sanctions on Malian Officials in Connection with the Wagner Group
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner’s presence in Mali since December 2021. Civilian fatalities have surged by 278 percent since Wagner forces deployed to Mali in December 2021. Many of those deaths were the result of operations conducted by Malian Armed Forces alongside members of the Wagner Group.
McCaul Begins Investigative Interviews Into Corruption at U.S. Agency for Global Media
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement today announcing a significant milestone in his two-year investigation into corruption at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). The committee’s unwavering commitment to pursuing truth and accountability has uncovered alarming evidence of misconduct and negligence at the senior-most levels of the agency.
Cabo Verde’s Emerging Technology Sector
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: Topic: “Cabo Verde’s Emerging Technology Sector"
The United States-Tonga Relationship
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: U.S.-Tonga Relations. The partnership between the United States and Tonga is broad and deep, based on shared values and close cooperation on matters ranging from combating the climate crisis to improving maritime security and fostering cooperation and development in the region. The Kingdom of Tonga was...
The United States-Tonga Relationship
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: U.S.-Tonga Relations. The partnership between the United States and Tonga is broad and deep, based on shared values and close cooperation on matters ranging from combating the climate crisis to improving maritime security and fostering cooperation and development in the region. The Kingdom of Tonga was ...
DOS-MLI grant application closes on Aug. 5
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
American Center's English Teaching Program grant opened on July 25.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori and Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Chang
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bhutto Zardari
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with OSCE Secretary General Schmid
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Deputy Secretary Verma Travels to Mexico
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, July 24-26. In Mexico City, he will join Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall at the second meeting of the Trilateral Fentanyl Committee, hosted by Mexican ...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a great pleasure to have the secretary general of the OSCE here, a longtime colleague and someone who’s doing an extraordinary job leading what has been, for nearly 50 years - a vital institution for all of Eurasia, one the United States strongly ...
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with OSCE Secretary General Schmid
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
DOS-EB offers new grant application process starting July 25
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Diversifying Semiconductor Supply grant opened on July 25.
McCaul Opposes Travel to Afghanistan and Normalization of Taliban
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing strong opposition to U.S. government officials traveling to meet with the Taliban and legitimizing their de-facto governance of Afghanistan, which continues to be contested.
Imposing Sanctions on Malian Officials in Connection with the Wagner Group
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner’s presence in Mali since December 2021. Civilian fatalities have surged by 278 percent since Wagner forces deployed to Mali in December 2021. Many of those deaths were the result of operations conducted by Malian Armed Forces alongside members of the Wagner Group.
McCaul Opposes Travel to Afghanistan and Normalization of Taliban
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing strong opposition to U.S. government officials traveling to meet with the Taliban and legitimizing their de-facto governance of Afghanistan, which continues to be contested.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Romanian Foreign Minister Odobescu
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Imposing Sanctions on Malian Officials in Connection with the Wagner Group
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner’s presence in Mali since December 2021. Civilian fatalities have surged by 278 percent since Wagner forces deployed to Mali in December 2021. Many of those deaths were the result of operations conducted by Malian Armed Forces alongside members of the Wagner Group.
McCaul, Wilson, HFAC Members Oppose Potential Extension of Syria Sanctions Exemption
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-TX) sent a letter to President Biden underscoring their opposition to extending or reissuing Syria General License 23, which authorized direct transactions with the Assad regime for 180 days after the February earthquake.