News from May 2023
DOS-PA offers new grant application process starting May 23
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Supporting Independent Media in the Indo-Pacific Region grant opened on May 23.
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg’s Travel to Malta, Belgium
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg travels to Malta and Belgium May 22-26 to participate in the Governing Board of Administrators meeting of the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) and to lead U.S. participation in a strategic dialogue on counterterrorism with the European Union (EU).
The United States and Papua New Guinea Sign New Defense Cooperation Agreement and an Agreement Concerning Counter Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity Operations
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: On May 22, 2023, the United States and Papua New Guinea concluded a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and an Agreement Concerning Counter Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity Operations.
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Alaska
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Anchorage, Alaska, May 22-25. While there, he will join Ambassador Rahm Emanuel taking part in the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, including a panel session on Alaska’s role in global energy...
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Yemen National Unity Day
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my sincere wishes to the people of Yemen on their 33rd National Unity Day on May 22.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Marape
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken After a Tour of Lawes Road Urban Clinic
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. This was a real privilege to be here at Lawes Road at this clinic, where quite literally our partners are saving lives, changing lives, every single day. The United States - we’ve been a committed partner in helping to deal with HIV/AIDS for many years, particularly...
Secretary Blinken Witnesses the Signing of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement Following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: On May 22, Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in the signing ceremony of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review marking the successful conclusion of Compact-related negotiations with the Republic of Palau regarding the extension of economic assistance.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Marape
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue in Papua New Guinea
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Secretary Blinken’s visit to Papua New Guinea for the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue is a testament to renewed U.S. commitment to our Pacific Island neighbors and partners. At the historic first-ever U.S.-Pacific Island Summit held in Washington in September 2022, President Biden announced ...
Yemen National Unity Day
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my sincere wishes to the people of Yemen on their 33rd National Unity Day on May 22.
Inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue Strengthens Collaboration, Understanding Between Science & Technology Communities
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State of the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) Jason Donovan led the U.S. delegation to the inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue (STCD) on May 22 in Taipei, convened under the auspices of the...
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Alaska
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Anchorage, Alaska, May 22-25. While there, he will join Ambassador Rahm Emanuel taking part in the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, including a panel session on Alaska’s role in global energy ...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. Mr. Prime Minister, thank you so much for being here. It’s an honor and pleasure to host you and (inaudible) congratulations on your now not so new job. I mentioned from my own experience in these things it may be at the point where the inbox is getting higher and higher, the outbox is also a challenge, but it’s really great to be able to talk to you here at the embassy today.
U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue in Papua New Guinea
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: Secretary Blinken’s visit to Papua New Guinea for the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue is a testament to renewed U.S. commitment to our Pacific Island neighbors and partners. At the historic first-ever U.S.-Pacific Island Summit held in Washington in September 2022, President Biden announced...
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg’s Travel to Malta, Belgium
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg travels to Malta and Belgium May 22-26 to participate in the Governing Board of Administrators meeting of the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) and to lead U.S. participation in a strategic dialogue on counterterrorism with the European Union (EU).
DOS-PA grant application closes on July 24
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
South Asian Consortium for Regional Responsibility grant opened on May 23.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Compact Review Agreement Signing Ceremony with Palau
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you, everyone. Good evening. President Whipps, we’ve had the opportunity to meet a number of times in Washington, but it’s especially good to be with you here in the Pacific Islands.