News from May 2023
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Costa Rica
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution recognizes Roman Catholicism as the state religion; the law requires the state to contribute to the Catholic Church’s maintenance.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: PRIME MINISTER KRISTERSSON: Okay. Most welcome to this press conference, and most welcome to Luleå, Secretary Blinken.
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Azerbaijan
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, May 30 - June 2. While there, he will participate in the 28th annual Baku Energy Week, which consists of the International Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition, the Caspian International ...
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian President Roopun
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Croatia Statehood Day
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our best wishes to the people of Croatia as you celebrate your Statehood Day.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: PRIME MINISTER KRISTERSSON: Okay. Most welcome to this press conference, and most welcome to Luleå, Secretary Blinken.
Department of State Celebrates Groundbreaking of New U.S. Embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: As a demonstration of the enduring commitment to strengthening the relationship between the United States, Mauritius and the region, Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma and U.S. Ambassador to Mauritius Henry Jardine, with representatives...
U.S. Relationship with the Indian Ocean Rim Association and Commitment to the Indian Ocean Region
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: U.S.-IORA Relationship. Established in 1999, the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is a leading intergovernmental organization in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). As a Dialogue Partner with IORA since November 2012, the United States has had a lengthy and productive relationship with the organization, ...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Imposing Sanctions on Syrian Financial Facilitators
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating under Caesar Act authorities two Syrian money service businesses and affiliated three individuals that provide financial support to the Assad regime. These two Damascus-based exchange companies have facilitated millions of dollars in transfers since 2021 to accounts...
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian Leader of the Opposition Duval
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Condemning Violence Against KFOR and Escalatory Actions in Northern Kosovo
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: We call on all parties to take immediate actions to de-escalate tensions. The United States condemns the unacceptable violence yesterday against NATO-led KFOR troops, law enforcement, and journalists.
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian Prime Minister Jugnauth
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Croatia Statehood Day
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our best wishes to the people of Croatia as you celebrate your Statehood Day.
Secretary Blinken to Deliver Speech at Helsinki City Hall
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver a speech at Helsinki City Hall on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 11:45 a.m. EET / 4:45 a.m. EDT. The speech will highlight all the ways in which Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has been a strategic failure, and our continued efforts to support Ukraine’s defense of its territory, sovereignty, and democracy in pursuit of a just and durable peace.
Kingdom of Spain Signs the Artemis Accords
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: In a ceremony held at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, the Honorable Julissa Reynoso, U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Associate Administrator for International and Interagency Relations Karen Feldstein to witness the Artemis Accords signing ceremony for the ...
Sanctioning PRC and Mexico Based Individuals and Entities for Enabling Illicit Drug Production
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: The United States is a leader in the global effort to stop the illicit manufacture and trafficking of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, a major cause of death among adults ages 18 to 45 in the United States. Today, the Department of the Treasury sanctioned 17 individuals and entities involved ...
Kingdom of Spain Signs the Artemis Accords
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: In a ceremony held at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, the Honorable Julissa Reynoso, U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Associate Administrator for International and Interagency Relations Karen Feldstein to witness the Artemis Accords signing ceremony for the...
Secretary Blinken to Deliver Speech at Helsinki City Hall
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver a speech at Helsinki City Hall on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 11:45 a.m. EET / 4:45 a.m. EDT. The speech will highlight all the ways in which Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has been a strategic failure, and our continued efforts to support Ukraine’s defense of its territory, sovereignty, and democracy in pursuit of a just and durable peace.
DOS-INL offers new grant application process starting May 31
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Justice Sector Training, Research, and Coordination (JusTRAC) 3.0 grant opened on May 31.