News from 2023
Cities on a Hill: Reflections on the Inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: Cities are on the front lines of the biggest issues facing our world today. From the climate and pollution crises to questions of effective democratic governance, cities are where it all happens. The Western Hemisphere is the world’s most urbanized region, with over eighty percent of the population living in cities.
Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: Preamble. Recognizing the necessity of uplifting the plight and misery from our people resulting from the ongoing fighting since April 15, 2023, in particular in the capital of Khartoum, responding to urgent humanitarian needs of our civilian citizens, Responding to the various initiatives of the brotherly...
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Al Sabah
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
McCaul, Wilson, Gonzalez, Hill, Boyle Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Hold Assad Regime Accountable
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC), along with Rep. French Hill (R-AS), Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS), Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-FL), Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN),...
Counselor Chollet’s Travel to Sweden
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: Counselor of the Department Derek Chollet will travel to Stockholm, Sweden from May 11 - May 14 to lead the U.S. delegation at the May 13 EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum co-chaired by Sweden during its Presidency of the Council of the EU. At the forum, Counselor Chollet will meet with government officials ...
AIM For Climate Summit: Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils in Africa
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
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.
Special Envoy Finkenauer’s Travel to Indonesia
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer will travel to Bali, Indonesia, May 1 to 5 to participate in the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Women’s Leadership Academy. During the trip, the Special Envoy will provide key remarks, facilitate workshop...
McCaul Speaks on House Floor in Support of Secure the Border Act
By State Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul spoke on the House Floor in support of passing H.R. 2, To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Dermer
By State Newswire | May 13, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
TUNE IN: Chairman McCaul to Join ABC’s This Week on Sunday With Jonathan Karl
By State Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join ABC’s “This Week" with John Karl this Sunday, May 14th.
Chairman McCaul Announces Roundtable on Crisis Facing Afghan Women and Girls
By State Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a roundtable discussion focused on the challenges facing women and girls in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover on Wednesday, May 17th.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Minister Pandor
By State Newswire | May 13, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Chairman McCaul Introduces Bill Targeting U.S. Fentanyl Crisis
By State Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on introducing the Project Precursor Act. This bill would help address America’s fentanyl epidemic by seeking to add fentanyl to the chemical weapons convention, working with the Mexican government...
McCaul, Kean Statement Applauding UK Decision to Send Longer-range Missiles to Ukraine
By State Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Europe Subcommittee Chairman Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) issued the following statement on the United Kingdom’s recent decision to deliver the long-range Storm Shadow cruise missile to Ukraine ahead of its looming counteroffensive.
Assistant Secretary Molly Phee’s Continued Diplomacy to Resolve the Crisis in Sudan
By State Newswire | May 13, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 12 for meetings at the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and other African partners to consult and coordinate next steps among regional and international partners who are united in seeking to help end the conflict in Sudan in line with the African Union’s April 20 communique.
Assistant Secretary Molly Phee’s Continued Diplomacy to Resolve the Crisis in Sudan
By State Newswire | May 13, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 12 for meetings at the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and other African partners to consult and coordinate next steps among regional and international partners who are united in seeking to help end the conflict in Sudan in line with the African Union’s April 20 communique.
McCaul Speaks on House Floor in Support of Secure the Border Act
By State Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul spoke on the House Floor in support of passing H.R. 2, To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor publishes 23 press releases or notices in January
By State Newswire | May 14, 2023
There were 23 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor in January.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Thani
By State Newswire | May 14, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
House Committee on Foreign Affairs publishes 37 press releases in January
By State Newswire | May 14, 2023
There were 37 press releases published by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs in January.