News from June 2023
Deputy Secretary for Management & Resources Verma’s Meeting with Seychellois President Ramkalawan
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. So let me first say what a pleasure it is to be in Oslo for the first time in my capacity as Secretary of State and also wonderful to be in this absolutely magnificent museum. The only regret is that we don’t have a little bit more time to spend here.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Transatlantic Quad Foreign Ministers
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
DOS-SVK offers new grant application process starting June 2
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Promoting Transparency and Safeguarding the Rule of Law grant opened on June 2.
Assistant Secretary Satterfield to Deliver Remarks and Accept Award at Meridian International’s cultureFIX
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: On Friday, June 2, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will deliver remarks on Ukraine and cultural heritage at the Meridian International Center’s annual global convening cultureFIX, where she will outline key efforts undertaken by the U.S. Department of State and private sector partners.
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Ignoring Our Allies in the Western Hemisphere: Reviewing President Biden’s FY24 Budget Request”
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere will convene a hearing entitled, “Ignoring Our Allies in the Western Hemisphere: Reviewing President Biden’s FY24 Budget Request" on Wednesday, June 7th.
The United States and Finland: Old Friends, A New and Stronger Alliance
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: The United States and Finland enjoy an enduring partnership, rooted in our shared values of democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and a shared commitment to strengthening the international rules-based order. Finland’s North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership represents a major change ...
DOS-UKR offers new grant application process starting June 2
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Supporting English Language Training for Ukrainian Professionals and Civil Servants grant opened on June 2.
DOS-UKR grant application closes on July 5
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Improving English Language Education in Ukrainian Schools grant opened on June 2.
U.S. Countermeasures in Response to Russia’s Violations of the New START Treaty
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Release: The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty. Consistent with that commitment, the United States has adopted lawful countermeasures in response to the Russian Federation’s ongoing violations of the New START Treaty. The Russian Federation’s purported suspension ...
Opening of the U.S. Embassy in Victoria, Seychelles
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: Today the United States re-opened its embassy in Victoria, Seychelles, marking a return to a full-time diplomatic presence 27 years. This re-opening - attended by Seychelles President Ramkalawan, Foreign Minister Radegonde, and other senior government officials - symbolizes our commitment to deepening our partnership with the government and people of Seychelles as a key nation in the Indian Ocean region.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Huitfeldt
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Special Representative Syed Promotes Partnerships with U.S. Businesses in Suriname and Brazil
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Release: From May 30 to June 5, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed is visiting Paramaribo, Suriname, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. In Paramaribo, Special Representative Syed will meet with business leaders and government officials to discuss the value of a welcoming business environment and highlight the opportunities for greater U.S. private sector investment in growing sectors such as mining, marine shipping, and downstream wood manufacturing.
U.S. Countermeasures in Response to Russia’s Violations of the New START Treaty
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Release: The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty. Consistent with that commitment, the United States has adopted lawful countermeasures in response to the Russian Federation’s ongoing violations of the New START Treaty. The Russian Federation’s purported suspension ...
Special Representative Syed Promotes Partnerships with U.S. Businesses in Suriname and Brazil
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: From May 30 to June 5, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed is visiting Paramaribo, Suriname, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. In Paramaribo, Special Representative Syed will meet with business leaders and government officials to discuss the value of a welcoming business environment and highlight the opportunities for greater U.S. private sector investment in growing sectors such as mining, marine shipping, and downstream wood manufacturing.
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Ignoring Our Allies in the Western Hemisphere: Reviewing President Biden’s FY24 Budget Request”
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere will convene a hearing entitled, “Ignoring Our Allies in the Western Hemisphere: Reviewing President Biden’s FY24 Budget Request" on Wednesday, June 7th.
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Commissioner of Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles May De Silva
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Release: FOREIGN MINISTER HUITFELDT: Dear Tony, Secretary Blinken, welcome to Oslo.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Simen Ekern of NRK TV
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: QUESTION: So Mr. Secretary, thank you for taking the time to be with us.
Commemorating LGBTQI+ Pride Month
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: Every June, the United States celebrates Pride Month, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, when police raided a gay bar in New York City and its patrons stood up against discrimination, abuse, and mistreatment. Pride reminds us of the spirit of democratic protest and the principle that all persons are created equal and every individual’s full humanity should be equally respected.