News from 2023
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Georgia Institute of Technology Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2023
By State Newswire | May 7, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Class of 2023, congratulations! You made it. You got out.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Leaders of Atlanta’s Four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
By State Newswire | May 7, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Remarks to the Press
By State Newswire | May 7, 2023
News Release: MAYOR DICKENS: The city of Atlanta is grateful and excited to be able to welcome the Secretary of State here to our beautiful city. Atlanta is indeed an international city, one with global reach, the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement, and the home to the world’s busiest airport. But we’re also home to a lot of asylum seekers, a lot of immigrants and refugees, people that are seeking a home. And Atlanta is opening and welcoming to them.
AIM For Climate Summit: Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils in Africa
By State Newswire | May 8, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of State, Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, is organizing a breakout session during the AIM for Climate Summit that will discuss the role of developing climate-resilient seeds and improving soil health and fertility in determining the future success and sustainability of food systems.
Readout of Ambassador Jayme White’s Meeting with UK Minister of State Nigel Huddleston and Reception for the Launch of an Architect’s Agreement
By State Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Deputy United States Trade Representative Jayme White today met with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, Nigel Huddleston.
Risch, Menendez Urge POTUS’ Support for Legitimate Democratic Process in Lebanon
By State Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their concern regarding Lebanon’s ongoing political stalemate.
DOS-JER offers new grant application process starting May 8
By State Newswire | May 8, 2023
U.S. Public Diplomacy Palestinian Peacebuilding Program grant opened on May 8.
DOS-MLA grant application closes on July 31
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) grant opened on May 9.
Tanzania Union Day
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Tanzanian people on the 59th anniversary of the creation of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Congratulations to Department of State Employees Named as 2023 Service to America Medal Finalists
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: The Director General is pleased to announce that Mr. Fletcher Schoen and Ms. Jennifer Harkins of the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs have been named as finalists for the 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. The Service to America Medals program honors the achievements of federal employees making significant contributions to the U.S. government.
Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith’s Travel to Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: Special Representative Desirée Cormier Smith will travel to South Africa from May 9-13 to engage government and civil society representatives and seek opportunities for partnership going forward. This is her first visit to the region in this role.
Sierra Leone National Day
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to President Bio and the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate 62 years of independence.
South African Freedom Day
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
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.
The Attack on AHA Centre Convoy
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: We are deeply concerned by reports that unknown assailants in Burma shot at an ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) convoy under military escort. Just ahead of the ASEAN Leaders’ Summit, these attacks in Shan State come as the regime’s violence and ...
McCaul, Meeks Condemn Assad’s Readmission to the Arab League
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) issued the following statement condemning the Arab League’s decision to re-admit Bashar Al-Assad.
Secretary Blinken’s Calls with President Ruto of Kenya and President Azali of Comoros About Ending the Conflict in Sudan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to South Africa and Egypt
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: From May 6-12, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart will travel to Cape Town and Pretoria, South Africa, and Cairo, Egypt, to meet with leaders in government and academia, as well as NGO officials.
Evacuation Efforts of U.S. Citizens From Sudan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: A U.S. government-organized convoy carrying U.S citizens, locally employed staff, and nationals from allied and partner countries arrived at Port Sudan on April 29. From there, we are assisting U.S. citizens and others who are eligible with onward travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where additional U.S.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Designation of Sri Lankan Governor Due to Involvement in a Gross Violation of Human Rights
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The United States is designating Wasantha Karannagoda, Governor of North Western Province in Sri Lanka, pursuant to Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, due to his involvement in a gross violation of human rights during his tenure as a Naval Commander. As a result of today’s action, Karannagoda and his wife, Srimathi Ashoka Karannagoda, are ineligible for entry into the United States.