News from May 2023
Advancing the Minerals Security Partnership with Argentina and the Private Sector
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
To advance the goals of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), a collaboration of 13 governments to catalyze public and private investment in critical mineral supply chains globally, Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez convened an online discussion with Argentine Secretary of Mining María Fernanda Ávila, international private sector representatives, and MSP partners to discuss critical minerals projects in Argentina.
Black Sea Grain Initiative
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Welcome to the New York Foreign Press Center. We’re honored to have two distinguished briefers with us today who will speak on the Black Sea Grain Initiative:
City Spotlight: Innovation in the Drone Industry in Grand Forks, North Dakota
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Good day, and welcome to this New York Foreign Press Center briefing. My name is Daphne Stavropoulos, and I’m today’s moderator.
City Spotlight Series: Detroit’s Economy, Revitalization, and Hosting of the APEC Transportation & Trade Ministerial Meetings
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Good day, and welcome to this New York Foreign Press Center briefing. My name is Daphne Stavropoulos, and I’m today’s moderator.
Migration and Border Security Policy Updates
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Good afternoon, everybody. On behalf of the Foreign Press Center, I would like to welcome you to this afternoon’s briefing.
Introductory Remarks at the Nuclear Energy Institute’s Nuclear Energy Assembly
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
It’s a pleasure for me to join you today, Ted, both to hear from this impressive group and to speak briefly on the Department of State’s energy priorities and our strategy for international outreach.
Deepening U.S. Partnership with Papua New Guinea
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
As the largest Pacific Island country, a likeminded democracy, APEC member, and regional energy provider, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a key partner for the United States in the Indo-Pacific region.
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Alaska
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Anchorage, Alaska, May 22-25.
Russia Must Stop Its Attacks on Food Security
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The Kremlin’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war against Ukraine has severely damaged Ukraine’s economy and exacerbated global food insecurity, especially in developing countries.
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Travels to Colombia and Guatemala
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Colombia and Guatemala May 22-26, 2023.
The Attack on AHA Centre Convoy
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
We are deeply concerned by reports that unknown assailants in Burma shot at an ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) convoy under military escort.
Taiwan as an Observer in the World Health Assembly
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The World Health Assembly (WHA), the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), will hold its annual meeting May 21-30 in Geneva to discuss global public health priorities.
Tonga Embassy Opening
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
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.
U.S. Department of State Announces 2,100 Benjamin Gilman Scholars, Expanding Access to Study Abroad for American Undergraduate Students
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Working to expand access to international education opportunities to Americans across the socioeconomic spectrum, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced today that 2,100 American undergraduate students from 520 U.S.
Sentencing of Human Rights Defender Guo Feixiong
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
We condemn the reported sentencing of human rights activist and lawyer Guo Feixiong, also known as Yang Maodong.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Philippines
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution provides for the free exercise of religion and religious worship and prohibits the establishment of a state religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Marshall Islands
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution provides protections for religious freedom with “reasonable restrictions” to ensure public order and the rights of other individuals.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: New Zealand
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The unwritten constitution, which comprises several basic laws, provides the right to manifest religion or belief in worship, observance, practice, or teaching, either individually or in community with others, and either in public or in private.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Cambodia
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution states Buddhism is the state religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Taiwan
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religious belief. In May, the Legislative Yuan (parliament) passed a law allowing qualified religious groups to change the registration of real estate assets formerly held in the name of individual members.