News from 2023
Media Note: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Travel to Denver, Colorado, and Participate in the Cities Summit of the Americas
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will travel to Denver, Colorado April 27-28 to attend the U.S.-hosted inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas (CSOA).
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Kosovo Foreign Minister Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you, Madam President. And let me thank Secretary-General Guterres, Special Representative Perthes, Assistant Secretary-General Msuya, and Special Envoy Wais for your informative briefing.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Haiti
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you. I would like to welcome Special Representative of the Secretary-General Maria Isabel Salvador in her first appearance at the Security Council since the Secretary-General announced her appointment on March 1.
Remarks at a UN General Assembly Debate on Use of the Veto
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you, Mr. President. The Security Council needs to better reflect the UN today – particularly by including geographically diverse perspectives – so that it can better respond to 21st century challenges, which is imperative for the Council’s continued relevance and credibility.
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Media Note: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Visit Brazil
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, will travel to Brasilia and Salvador, Brazil, May 2-4. While in Brazil, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will meet with senior Brazilian officials, civil society, and NGOs.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Kosovo
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you. Thank you, Special Representative Ziadeh, for your briefing. And thank you, Foreign Minister Gervalla and Foreign Minister Dacic for participating in today’s session.
Additional Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Kosovo
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
As long as we’re on this issue of the language, I just want to state for the record that my understanding of this language issue as raised first by the Foreign Minister of Kosovo, then the presidency, and then the Permanent Representative of Albania coincides 100 percent with the explanation provided by the Permanent Representative of Albania.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situations in Syria
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you, Special Envoy Pedersen and Director Doughten, for your briefings.
Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution Condemning the Taliban’s Repression of Women and Girls
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Good afternoon, colleagues. Today, the Security Council has sent a clear, unanimous message to the Taliban and to the world: We will not stand for the Taliban’s repression of women and girls.
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution Condemning the Taliban’s Repression of Afghan Wome
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The United Nations Security Council resolution unanimously adopted today sends a clear message to the Taliban:
Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield During a Panel on Elevating Local Leadership on Global Priorities at the “Cities Summit of the Americas&
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
MR. TONY PIPA: So, Ambassador, Mayor, I’m really privileged to be here in this conversation with you – two leaders that I really deeply admire – just to continue discussing, as we’ve been, about how to elevate local city leadership on global priorities and within traditional global governance.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield During a Press Availability at the “Cities Summit of the Americas”
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: Good afternoon, everyone. I am really delighted to be here at the Cities Summit.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on the Abduction and Deportation of Children During Armed Conflict
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you very, very much. I would like to thank everyone for participating in today’s important discussion on the global issue of the abduction and deportation of children during situations of armed conflict.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield During a Fireside Chat with Dr. Fritz Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School at the University of Denver
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: (In progress) and [Madeleine Albright] presented herself in that way until she passed away.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield During a Press Availability at the ECDC African Community Center of Denver, Colorado
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m really pleased to be here with all of you at the African Center
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Israel National Day
By State Newswire | May 1, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I want to offer congratulations to all Israelis on the 75th anniversary of Israel’s statehood.