News from May 2023
Statement Marking Six-Month Anniversary of the Cessation of Hostilities in Northern Ethiopia
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Today marks six months since the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in Pretoria on Nov. 2, 2022, which ended two years of conflict in northern Ethiopia and began a process of peace and recovery...
DOS-OES offers new grant application process starting May 9
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Technical Improvements and Training for Mercury-Free Gold Extraction grant opened on May 9.
Togo National Day
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I join the people of Togo in celebrating 63 years of independence on April 27.
DOS-OES grant application closes on July 8
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Host of the End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC) Public-Private Partnership grant opened on May 9.
Joint Statement on Sudan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the start of direct talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Senior Official for Global Women’s Issues Fotovat Travels to the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Moldova, and Denmark
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Senior Official to the Secretary of State in the Office of Global Women’s Issues Katrina Fotovat will travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Berlin, Germany; Chisinau, Moldova; and Copenhagen, Denmark from May 3-16.
Evacuation Efforts of U.S. Citizens From Sudan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: A U.S. government-organized convoy carrying U.S citizens, locally employed staff, and nationals from allied and partner countries arrived at Port Sudan on April 29. From there, we are assisting U.S. citizens and others who are eligible with onward travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where additional U.S.
Joint Statement by the Trilateral Mechanism and the Quad on Sudan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The following is a joint statement by the Trilateral Mechanism (the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and the United Nations) and the Quad (the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States) on Sudan.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Djiboutian Foreign Minister Youssouf
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
AIM For Climate Summit: Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils in Africa
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The U.S. Department of State, Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, is organizing a breakout session during the AIM for Climate Summit that will discuss the role of developing climate-resilient seeds and improving soil health and fertility in determining the future success and sustainability of food systems.
Assistant Secretary Barbara A. Leaf’s Travel to Iraq and Jordan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is visiting Iraq and Jordan April 29 - May 5, where she will discuss a range of U.S. priorities in the region, including promoting economic cooperation and discussing security challenges.
McCaul Threatens to Hold Blinken in Contempt if State Continues to Withhold Dissent Cable
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: The House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Committee) has thoroughly reviewed the summaries prepared by the Department of State (Department) of both the July 13, 2021 Dissent Channel cable regarding Afghanistan and the Department’s official response. In addition, on April 27, the...
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg’s Travel to Egypt
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg will lead the U.S. delegation to Cairo May 2-5 to participate in the 21st Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) Coordinating Committee Meeting, in which Egypt will join the European Union as incoming GCTF Co-Chairs. The GCTF Co-Chairs will promote...
HFAC Markup Announcement on Various Measures
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a markup to consider various measures on Tuesday, May 16th.
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Sison’s Travel to Geneva and Rome
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, and Rome, Italy, May 10-23. In Geneva, Assistant Secretary Sison will participate in an event hosted by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in ...
Tonga Embassy Opening
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
Release: We are pleased to announce the United States officially opened the U.S. Embassy in Nuku’alofa on May 9, 2023, less than one year after Vice President Harris announced at a meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum that we would begin discussions with Tonga regarding in establishing an embassy. This opening...
McCaul, Meeks, Wilson, Phillips Introduce Bill to Sanction Iran’s Missile and Drone Program
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), along with Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Ranking Member Dean Phillips (D-MN), introduced a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on a wide range of activities supporting Iran’s missile and drone program ahead of the October 2023 expiration of the UN missile ban on Iran.
“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 3099” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on May 5
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
The Congressional Record published “Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 3099” in the House section on May 5.
Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the World Food Prize Laureate Announcement Ceremony
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: This year’s World Food Prize Laureate will be announced at the 2023 World Food Prize Announcement Ceremony on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Reception to Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you. Assalamu alaikum, everyone. Eid Mubarak to you and to your families. It’s wonderful to join you. Alia, I’m tempted to say, “What she said," drop the microphone, and leave. (Laughter.) Because who wants to follow this extraordinary woman. Congratulations on the ...