News from September 2023


Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Phee’s Conversation with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf

Release: Assistant Secretary Molly Phee spoke today with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf about the current crisis in Niger. Assistant Secretary Phee underscored strong U.S. support for the principled stand taken by ECOWAS in defense of democracy and constitutional order in Niger.  Foreign Minister Attaf...


McCaul Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Europe

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Starting today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul is leading a congressional delegation (CODEL) to meet with allies and partners in Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands.


International Day for People of African Descent

Release: Every August 31st, the world comes together through the UN International Day for People of African Descent to honor the shared heritage, diverse culture, and profound influence of Africans and the global African diaspora. This day also serves as an opportunity to raise global awareness about the challenges of systemic racism, discrimination, and exclusion faced by individuals of African descent worldwide.


Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Israel, Turkey

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Mallory Stewart, will travel to Jerusalem and Ankara during the week of September 4-9.


Uzbekistan Independence Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to the people of Uzbekistan as they celebrate their Independence Day on September 1.


Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Romania and Italy

News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Bucharest, Romania and Rome, Italy on September 5-8. On September 5-6 in Bucharest, he will participate in the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit and meet with Romanian and regional government officials ...


United States and Nepal Mark Start of Child Protection Compact Partnership Discussions

Release: Last week U.S. and Nepali officials commenced a series of meetings to negotiate the terms of a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a non binding, multi-year comprehensive plan to address child sex trafficking and forced child labor in Nepal. The partnership includes a planned initial investment...


Conviction and Sentencing of Individuals Charged in Connection with the Killing of U.S. Citizen Stephen Troell in Baghdad, Iraq

News Release: We welcome the Iraqi court’s decision to convict and sentence multiple individuals on terrorism charges for their roles in the killing of U.S. citizen Stephen Troell. It is critical that all those responsible for the brutal, premeditated assassination of Mr. Troell face justice and accountability. We once again extend our condolences to Mr. Troell’s family and hope this verdict brings them some measure of justice.


Trinidad and Tobago National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Trinidad and Tobago as you celebrate 61 years of independence.


International Day for People of African Descent

Release: Every August 31st, the world comes together through the UN International Day for People of African Descent to honor the shared heritage, diverse culture, and profound influence of Africans and the global African diaspora. This day also serves as an opportunity to raise global awareness about the challenges of systemic racism, discrimination, and exclusion faced by individuals of African descent worldwide.


Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Phee’s Conversation with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf

Release: Assistant Secretary Molly Phee spoke today with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf about the current crisis in Niger. Assistant Secretary Phee underscored strong U.S. support for the principled stand taken by ECOWAS in defense of democracy and constitutional order in Niger.  Foreign Minister Attaf...


U.S. Applauds the Kyrgyz Republic’s Repatriation of its Nationals from Northeast Syria

News Release: The Kyrgyz Republic’s repatriation of 95 people from al-Hol and Roj displaced persons camps in northeast Syria marks another important step towards resolving the humanitarian and security challenges in the region. This is the second such repatriation effort that the Kyrgyz Republic has carried out this year, following the repatriation of 59 women and children in February.


Risch, McCaul Statement on Recent Coup in Gabon

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the recent coup in Gabon:


Trinidad and Tobago National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Trinidad and Tobago as you celebrate 61 years of independence.


McCaul Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Europe

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Starting today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul is leading a congressional delegation (CODEL) to meet with allies and partners in Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands.


Designating Two Individuals and One Entity in Response to the DPRK’s Failed Satellite Launch

Release: The United States is today imposing sanctions on two individuals and one entity that have engaged in revenue generation activities that support the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs. We are taking this action in close coordination with the Republic of Korea and Japan.


Deputy Secretary of State Verma Meeting with Costa Rican President Chaves

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


U.S. Applauds the Kyrgyz Republic’s Repatriation of its Nationals from Northeast Syria

Release: The Kyrgyz Republic’s repatriation of 95 people from al-Hol and Roj displaced persons camps in northeast Syria marks another important step towards resolving the humanitarian and security challenges in the region. This is the second such repatriation effort that the Kyrgyz Republic has carried out this year, following the repatriation of 59 women and children in February.


Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Romania and Italy

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Bucharest, Romania and Rome, Italy on September 5-8. On September 5-6 in Bucharest, he will participate in the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit and meet with Romanian and regional government officials ...


U.S. Applauds the Kyrgyz Republic’s Repatriation of its Nationals from Northeast Syria

Release: The Kyrgyz Republic’s repatriation of 95 people from al-Hol and Roj displaced persons camps in northeast Syria marks another important step towards resolving the humanitarian and security challenges in the region. This is the second such repatriation effort that the Kyrgyz Republic has carried out this year, following the repatriation of 59 women and children in February.