News from 2023
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. Munitions List Targeted Revisions discussed on April 27 by State Department
By State Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US State Department published a four page rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
State Department discusses Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Edvard Munch: Trembling Earth” Exhibition on April 27
By State Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US State Department published a one page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Risch, Coons, Booker, Scott Introduce Resolution Condemning Eswatini’s Human Rights Record
By State Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-Del.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution yesterday that condemns the human rights record of the government of Eswatini and the killing of Eswatini ...
Statement April 2023 Resumed Session of the Sixth Committee ILC’s Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
The United States welcomes the opportunity to address the provisions of the Draft Articles relating to safeguards.
Media Note: Interior Secretary Haaland and Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield to lead U.S. Delegation to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
The United States Mission to the United Nations today announced the U.S. delegation to the 22nd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, to be held April 17-28 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the Inaugural Minority-Serving Institutions Conference
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Thank you, Kayla, for that kind introduction and for all you did to make today possible.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Day of Remembrance Event with the Museum of Jewish Heritage
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Good afternoon. My name is Linda Thomas-Greenfield. I am the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and I am honored to be here among all of you today, particularly with the survivors and their descendants.
Media Note: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Lead U.S. Delegation to the UN Financing for Development Forum
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, will lead the U.S. delegation to the 2023 Financing for Development Forum (FfD), to be held April 17-20, 2023, at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Joint Statement Delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the UN Security Council Stakeout on Russia’s Crackdown on Media Freedom
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
In advance of World Press Freedom Day next month, we express our solidarity and admiration for the journalists and media workers around the world who often risk their lives to inform us all.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the UN Security Council Stakeout on Russia’s Crackdown on Media Freedom
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
In advance of World Press Freedom Day next month, we express our solidarity and admiration for the journalists and media workers around the world who often risk their lives to inform us all.
Media Note: U.S. Leads Coalition of Over 40 Countries in Denouncing Wrongful Detention of Wall Street Journal Reporter, Supporting Media Freedom
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Today, representatives of 46 UN Member States joined a statement led by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, denouncing Russia’s crackdown on freedom of expression, including unjust detentions of journalists.
U.S. National Statement at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Hello esteemed colleagues, leaders, and friends. I’m Deb Haaland, Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior and proud citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna in the state of New Mexico.
Statement Delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the UN Security Council Stakeout on the Situation in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Now I would like to make a statement on behalf of the United States on the situation in Sudan.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Yemen
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Special Envoy Grundberg and Deputy Director Mudawi for your helpful updates.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on the April 12 ICBM Launch by the DPRK
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Let me start by thanking Assistant-Secretary-General Khiari for your briefing.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Reception for the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
I want to thank all of you for joining us here tonight. Along with Secretary Haaland and our friends from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Mexico, we are extraordinarily proud to host this reception to honor the twenty-second session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Libya
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Thank you, Mr. President. I’d like to thank Special Representative Bathily for his briefing on the situation in Libya, as well as the Chair of the 1970 Committee for his report.
U.S. National Statement at the United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Thank you Chair. I am Desirée Cormier Smith, the U.S. Department of State’s Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice.
Joint Statement of the United States of America and Republic of Korea on Cooperation in Quantum Information Science and Technologies
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2023
Release: The following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States and Republic of Korea on the occasion of a meeting between Dr. Arati Prabhakar, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Chief Science Advisor to President Biden and Dr. Lee Jong-ho, Minister for Science and Information and Communication Technologies for the Republic of Korea.
U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2023
Release: The United States stands with The Philippines in the face of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Coast Guard’s continued infringement upon freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. Imagery and video recently published in the media is a stark reminder of PRC harassment and intimidation of Philippine...