News from June 2023


Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Remarks at Thai NGO Roundtable on Plastic Pollution and Marine Conservation 

Release: Thanks to all of you for taking the time to meet to discuss plastic pollution and marine conservation.


DOS-SOM offers new grant application process starting June 27

John Lewis Minority Fellows Program (Phase II) grant opened on June 27.



Eleventh Meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group Focuses on Countering Hizballah’s Global Terrorist, Financial, and Procurement Networks

News Release: The U.S. Departments of State and Justice convened the Law Enforcement Coordination Group (LECG) on June 22-23 at Europol’s Headquarters in The Hague. This was the 11th meeting of the LECG, which focuses on countering Hizballah’s global terrorist, financial, and procurement networks. More than 35 governments ...


Eleventh Meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group Focuses on Countering Hizballah’s Global Terrorist, Financial, and Procurement Networks

Release: The U.S. Departments of State and Justice convened the Law Enforcement Coordination Group (LECG) on June 22-23 at Europol’s Headquarters in The Hague. This was the 11th meeting of the LECG, which focuses on countering Hizballah’s global terrorist, financial, and procurement networks. More than 35 governments...


International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

News Release: On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the United States reaffirms our condemnation of torture wherever and whenever it occurs and stands in solidarity with victims and survivors of torture around the world. The absolute prohibition of torture is a human right enshrined in U.S. and international law. We recognize the bravery, humanity, and dignity of torture survivors around the world.


The United States and Mongolia Sign MOU to Collaborate on Critical Minerals

News Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Mongolia on June 27, 2023, to jointly advance secure and resilient critical mineral supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region. This MOU includes ...


Madagascar National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Madagascar a heartfelt congratulations as you celebrate 63 years of independence on June 26.


The United States and Mongolia Sign MOU to Collaborate on Critical Minerals

Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Mongolia on June 27, 2023, to jointly advance secure and resilient critical mineral supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region. This MOU includes...


State Department discusses Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction on June 26

The US State Department published a one page notice on June 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


ICYMI: Chairman McCaul on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures”

News Release: New York, NY - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures" today to discuss the Biden administration’s weak China policy and Putin’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Serbian President Vucic

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller


Secretary Blinken to Participate in a Conversation at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in a conversation on the Biden-Harris Administration’s approach to foreign policy, including managing the relationship with China, the war in Ukraine, deepening America’s alliances and partnerships, and other U.S. priorities. The conversation will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York City and will be moderated by CFR President Richard Haass.


ICYMI: Chairman McCaul on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures”

News Release: New York, NY - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures" today to discuss the Biden administration’s weak China policy and Putin’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine.


Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Remarks at Thai NGO Roundtable on Plastic Pollution and Marine Conservation 

Release: Thanks to all of you for taking the time to meet to discuss plastic pollution and marine conservation.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

It’s always a pleasure to be with my friend, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.



LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Geneva

Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will attend the 53rd Human Rights Council (HRC) session in Geneva, Switzerland from June 20 to June 23.


Secretary Blinken’s Participation in the Ukraine Recovery Conference

Secretary Blinken announced today in London at the Ukraine Recovery Conference jointly hosted by the United Kingdom and Ukraine that the United States, working with Congress, intends to provide an additional $1.31 billion in assistance to help Ukraine recover from Russia’s ongoing assaults on the country.