News from May 2023
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
We will continue to stand with our Ukrainian partners as they defend themselves from Russia’s war of aggression.
U.S. Security Cooperation With ROK
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Forged during the Korean War and codified in the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty, the United States–Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance has evolved into a global comprehensive strategic partnership which serves as a linchpin for security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
The United States, our allies, and our partners worldwide are united in support of Ukraine in response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine.
USAID Heralds Over $135M in New Private Sector Commitments for Climate Smart Innovation at the AIM for Climate Summit
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Today, during the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit, USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman spotlighted USAID’s Innovation Sprints to increase investments in climate-smart agriculture.
Administrator Samantha Power Visits Belgrade, Meets with President Vučić and Prime Minister Brnabić
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Administrator Samantha Power started her second day in Belgrade with a meeting with President Aleksandar Vučić.
Home Primary navigation What We Do Where We Work Results and Data Partner with Us About Us Careers Search Administrator Samantha Power Arrives in Kosovo
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Today, Administrator Samantha Power arrived in Kosovo for a three-day visit.
Administrator Samantha Power Concludes Her Trip to Serbia
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
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Administrator Samantha Power and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti Launch Kosovo’s First Ever Solar Auction
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Today, Administrator Samantha Power joined Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo Albin Kurti and Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli to announce Kosovo's first-ever solar auction.
Administrator Samantha Power Concludes Trip to Kosovo
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
On her last day in Kosovo, USAID Administrator Samantha Power met the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Dr. Vjosa Osmani. Administrator Power emphasized the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting Kosovo’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration and discussed the importance of normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia.
USAID, Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, to Host Diia in DC Event on US-Ukraine Partnership for E-Government Innovation
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
On Tuesday, May 23 at 10 a.m. EDT, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation will host the first-ever Diia in DC event.
Administrator Samantha Power at an Innovation Hub in Belgrade
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Hvala vam puno. Dobro veče. Bila sam novinarka ovde u bivšoj Jugoslaviji, back in the day. Thank you very much. Good evening. I was a journalist here, in ex Yugoslavia, back in the day.
Administrator Samantha Power Holds a Press Conference in Belgrade, Serbia
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Dobar dan. It is wonderful to be back in Serbia – for me, for the first time in more than a quarter century, I believe.
Administrator Samantha Power speaks with Radio Television Serbia
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
ADMINISTRATOR POWER: Well, one of the first things I did – the first thing I did when I got off the plane here in Belgrade, my first time back, literally in decades was to go right to the school to lay flowers and try to pay my respects on my own behalf and on the behalf of President Biden, and behalf of the American people.
Administrator Samantha Power’s Remarks to Press
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
I'm someone who has a long history in this region. I was a journalist in the former Yugoslavia, you might say, in the early to mid 1990s, and traveled to Serbia at that time and spent a couple months here off and on during the war time.
Administrator Samantha Power Holds a Press Availability in Kravarice, Kosovo
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Good afternoon, everybody. I am thrilled to be here in Kosovo with our Ambassador and our USAID Mission Director, and members of our team.
Administrator Samantha Power at a Solar Auction Launch in Kosovo
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Thank you so much Prime Minister Kurti and thank you Minister Rizvanolli.
Administrator Samantha Power’s Remarks to Press
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
I just completed an amazing hike with remarkable young people who bring really diverse histories, really diverse perspectives, come from different communities here in Kosovo, but share a desire to see the common humanity in everybody.
DOS-OES grant application closes on July 13
By State Newswire | May 18, 2023
Grassroots Embattled Environmental Defenders Capacity Building and Small Grants grant opened on May 18.
Administrator Samantha Power and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti Hold a Press Conference
By State Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Question for the Prime Minister. Today is the announcement of the first solar energy auction.
Attack on U.S. Convoy in Nigeria
By State Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: Unknown assailants yesterday attacked a convoy of two U.S. government vehicles in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra state, Nigeria. The convoy was carrying nine Nigerian nationals: five employees of the U.S. Mission to Nigeria and four members of the Nigeria Police Force. They were traveling in advance of a planned visit by U.S. Mission personnel to a U.S.-funded flood response project in Anambra.