News from 2023
DOS-HUN offers new grant application process starting May 3
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
U.S. Ambassadors Independent Media Support (AIMS) Fund grant opened on May 3.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Czech Foreign Minister Lipavský
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
DOS-NATO grant application closes on July 3
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
U.S. Mission to NATO Public Affairs Annual Program Statement grant opened on May 3.
Sanctioning Russian Federation and Iranian State Actors Responsible for the Wrongful Detention of U.S. Nationals
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The United States has no higher commitment than bringing home wrongfully detained Americans. Today, we are promoting accountability for those responsible for wrongfully detaining U.S. nationals abroad. Our actions are a clear and direct warning to those around the world who wrongfully detain U.S. nationals of the potential consequences of their actions.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Ben Hall of Fox News
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: QUESTION: Secretary, thank you so much for speaking with me today. It’s a pleasure to be back in the State Department, it’s a pleasure to be seeing you in person, and to thank you first of all for all your help and your support when I was going through something that was difficult, and so it’s a pleasure to be here with you today.
Kingdom of the Netherlands National Day
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on Koningsdag.
McCaul on Continued Efforts to Implement AUKUS
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on continuing efforts this Congress to implement AUKUS, building upon H.R. 1093 which passed the House overwhelmingly earlier this year.
Joint Statement on Media Freedom by the United States and the Czech Republic
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Lipavský, on behalf of the Governments of the United States and the Czech Republic, released the following joint statement.
Kyrgyz Court Decision to Revoke RFE/RL Azattyk License
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The United States is deeply concerned by a Kyrgyz court’s decision to terminate, as a media outlet, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s local outlet Azattyk, a trusted and reliable source of independent information for over 25 years. The loss of RFE/RL’s ability to operate would undermine Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov’s stated commitment to freedom of the press and free speech. We urge an impartial and thorough judicial review of any appeal that RFE/RL may file.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Marshall Zelinger of KUSA-TV 9 News Denver
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: QUESTION: Secretary of State Antony Blinken, thanks for joining me for this interview.
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to the Gulf
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking traveled to the Gulf on May 1 to advance ongoing efforts to secure a new agreement and launch a comprehensive peace process.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minster Pashinyan
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Czech Republic Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to have Jan Lipavský here, and all our friends from the Czech Republic. We honestly could not ask for better partners, stronger partners. The Czech Republic is a highly valued NATO Ally for the United States and a democratic stronghold. And we deeply appreciate the remarkable collaboration we’ve had across a wide range of issues over the last couple of years.
U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News 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 ...
The United States Launches International Visitor Leadership Program for Judicial, Law Enforcement, and Security Officials from 56 Countries
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: As communities and countries around the world face a growing threat of transnational crime and illicit synthetic drugs, such as fentanyl, the United States launched a global effort today to convene 72 judicial, law enforcement, and security officials from around the world for a three-week exchange to ...
Assistant Secretary Barbara A. Leaf’s Travel to Iraq and Jordan
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is visiting Iraq and Jordan April 29 - May 5, where she will discuss a range of U.S. priorities in the region, including promoting economic cooperation and discussing security challenges.
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to Greece
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara traveled to Greece on April 24-28 to participate in the Delphi Economic Forum where she spoke about the importance of inclusive education, healthcare, and disability rights in the context of the climate crisis.
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg’s Travel to Egypt
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg will lead the U.S. delegation to Cairo May 2-5 to participate in the 21st Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) Coordinating Committee Meeting, in which Egypt will join the European Union as incoming GCTF Co-Chairs. The GCTF Co-Chairs will promote ...
Secretary Blinken’s Calls with President Ruto of Kenya and President Azali of Comoros About Ending the Conflict in Sudan
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
DOS-DRL offers new grant application process starting May 3
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
DRL Media Literacy in Europe grant opened on May 3.