News from 2023
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Keynote Remarks at the Cities Summit of the Americas Closing Plenary
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Good afternoon. It is wonderful to be with all of you here in Denver. And Mike, let me just say to you first off, I can’t thank you enough for your extraordinary leadership in bringing all of this together. The work you did to galvanize the community, to get the support that we needed for this summit, it’s a remarkable contribution not just to this community but to our entire hemisphere.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And UN Secretary-General António Guterres Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to have the Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres here at the State Department today continuing the vital collaboration that the United States and United Nations have on pretty much every issue that we’re dealing with around the world.
The Situation in Lebanon
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Today marks six months since the departure of President Michel Aoun and the subsequent failure to select a new president. The United States calls on Lebanon’s political leadership to move expeditiously to elect a president to unite the country and swiftly enact the reforms needed to rescue its economy from crisis. Lebanon’s leaders must not put their personal interests and ambitions above the interests of their country and people.
South African Freedom Day
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my deepest congratulations to South Africa’s people and government on this year’s Freedom Day.
McCaul, HFAC Members Demand Answers on GEC’s Role in Censorship
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman Brian Mast (R-FL), Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Chairman Chris Smith, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Rep. Maria...
Republic of the Marshall Islands Constitution Day
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands as you celebrate your 44th Constitution Day on May 1.
Readout of Ambassador Tai's Meeting with Philippine Secretary of Labor and Employment Bienvenido “Benny” Laguesma
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today met with Philippine Secretary of Labor and Employment Bienvenido “Benny” Laguesma and discussed opportunities to strengthen the important partnership between the two countries and enhance labor standards in the global economy.
Readout of Ambassador Tai’s Meeting with Philippine Labor Leaders
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today met with labor leaders from the Philippines and discussed the strong relationship between the United States and the Philippines.
Readout of Ambassador Tai’s Meeting with Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met today with Japan Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa.
Senior Administration Officials On New Regional Migration Management Measures
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today’s background call. Today’s call will be on background, attributable to senior administration officials and
Release of the 2023 Annual Report on International Parental Child Abduction
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Today the Department of State submitted to Congress its 2023 Annual Report on International Child Abduction. The Department is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of U.S. citizens overseas, especially our most vulnerable citizens - children. The Department’s Office of Children’s Issues ...
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UN Secretary-General Guterres
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Department of State Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The Department of State, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, announced a State and Local Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Denver Office of the Medical Examiner in Denver, Colorado. This MOU will provide the framework for cooperation related to training, advising, and mentoring foreign criminal justice personnel and will support early synthetic drug detection, including fentanyl, and anti-crime efforts overseas.
Readout of April Negotiating Round under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The United States and Kenya held an in-person negotiating round for the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership in Nairobi, Kenya from April 17-20, 2023.
What They Are Reading: Ambassador Katherine Tai Strengthens U.S. Trade Relationship with Key Indo-Pacific Partners
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
This week, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai traveled to Manila and Tokyo to underscore the Biden Administration’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.
Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai in Honor of Earth Day
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today released the following statement in honor of Earth Day:
United States Announces Successful Resolution of a Rapid Response Mechanism Petition Regarding a Unique Fabricating Facility in Mexico
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Department of Labor Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs Thea Lee today announced the resolution of a United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) petition related to a Unique Fabricating facility in Santiago de Querétaro, where workers were denied their rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
USTR Announces Sushan Demirjian as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business, Market Access, and Industrial Competitiveness
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that Sushan Demirjian will serve as the Assistant United States Trade Representative for Small Business, Market Access, and Industrial Competitiveness.
Transcript: Digital Press Briefing with Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today held a digital press briefing to discuss her recent travel to the Philippines and Japan, as well as the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to engaging in the Indo-Pacific region -- including through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
USTR Releases 2023 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today released its 2023 Special 301 Report on the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights.