News from May 2023
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Following a Visit to the Cities Summit Innovation Plaza Commercial Expo
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hey folks, I hope you got a chance to look around a little bit yourselves.
The Promotion to Career Ambassador of Under Secretary John R. Bass and Assistant Secretary Brian A. Nichols
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Since 1955, only 62 Foreign Service Officers have been awarded the title of Career Ambassador, the highest rank in the Senior Foreign Service. It brings me great pride to share that two of our most dedicated and experienced colleagues here at the Department of State, when confirmed, will be joining these ranks.
Statement Marking Six-Month Anniversary of the Cessation of Hostilities in Northern Ethiopia
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News 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 ...
Evacuation Efforts of U.S. Citizens From Sudan
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News 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.
Notice published on May 2 by State Department
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
The US State Department published a one page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TUNE IN: McCaul to Participate in Panel at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C.- Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will participate in a panel at the Milken Institute Global Conference entitled “China and the United States: Navigating Strategic Competition." This panel will examine the economic and security tensions that are at the core of the United States’ relationship with China, and how decision makers are adapting to this dynamic and pursuing strategic objectives shaped by this competition.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a State Luncheon in Honor of Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk-Yeol
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Please, take a seat. Thank you. Thank you, everyone. Please take a seat. Good afternoon, and welcome to the State Department. President Yoon, Mrs. Kim, it is a great pleasure to have you here with us today.
U.S. Government Announces Sweeping New Actions to Manage Regional Migration
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Today, the Department of State (State) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are announcing sweeping new measures to further reduce unlawful migration across the Western Hemisphere, significantly expand lawful pathways for protection, and facilitate the safe, orderly, and humane processing of migrants.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before His Meeting with Women Mayors from the Western Hemisphere On the Margins of the Cities Summit of the Americas
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: AMBASSADOR HACHIGIAN: My voice is half here, but I’m 100 percent here. I’m so excited to have this conversation with these fantastic mayors. Before I worked for a city, I didn’t appreciate how much power that cities have to shape the lives of women, from giving them opportunities at schools, to getting ...
Secretary Blinken Participates in a Washington Post Live Conversation on World Press Freedom Day
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in a moderated conversation on the state of press freedom worldwide with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius. This conversation with the Secretary on World Press Freedom Day will begin at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Following a Meeting with Mayors from the Western Hemisphere To Discuss Efforts to Combat Fentanyl
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: MAYOR HANCOCK: We are so honored to first host our Secretary of State, Secretary Blinken, to Denver and of course, the 250 mayors from around the Western Hemisphere and over 3,000 other leaders from around the hemisphere who have come to Denver to be a part of the Cities Summit of the Americas. What a tremendous honor it is for Denver to host it.
United States-Australia Fifth Energy Security Dialogue
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), hosted a delegation from Australia in Washington on April 25-27 for the fifth bilateral Energy Security Dialogue. Deputy Secretary Simon Duggan from the Department of Climate Change, ...
DOS-JER grant application closes on June 4
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
American Palestinian Arts, Culture, and Sports Initiative grant opened on May 3.
Secretary Blinken and Secretary Mayorkas to Deliver Remarks on New Regional Migration Management Measures with Partners in South and Central America
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will deliver remarks on new regional migration management measures that the United States government will implement with partners in South and Central America when the CDC’s Title 42 public health order lifts. The remarks will begin today, April 27, at 11:30 a.m. ET, in the Press Briefing Room at the Department of State.
Congratulations to Paraguay’s President-Elect Santiago Peña
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The United States congratulates the people of Paraguay on successfully holding free and fair elections on April 30. We congratulate President-elect Santiago Peña on his victory in the election. We applaud the efforts of the Superior Court of Electoral Justice and the work of international observation missions.
DOS-HUN offers new grant application process starting May 3
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
U.S. Ambassadors Independent Media Support (AIMS) Fund grant opened on May 3.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Czech Foreign Minister Lipavský
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
DOS-NATO grant application closes on July 3
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
U.S. Mission to NATO Public Affairs Annual Program Statement grant opened on May 3.
Sanctioning Russian Federation and Iranian State Actors Responsible for the Wrongful Detention of U.S. Nationals
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The United States has no higher commitment than bringing home wrongfully detained Americans. Today, we are promoting accountability for those responsible for wrongfully detaining U.S. nationals abroad. Our actions are a clear and direct warning to those around the world who wrongfully detain U.S. nationals of the potential consequences of their actions.