News from 2023
U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue in Papua New Guinea
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: Secretary Blinken’s visit to Papua New Guinea for the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue is a testament to renewed U.S. commitment to our Pacific Island neighbors and partners. At the historic first-ever U.S.-Pacific Island Summit held in Washington in September 2022, President Biden announced...
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg’s Travel to Malta, Belgium
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg travels to Malta and Belgium May 22-26 to participate in the Governing Board of Administrators meeting of the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) and to lead U.S. participation in a strategic dialogue on counterterrorism with the European Union (EU).
DOS-PA grant application closes on July 24
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
South Asian Consortium for Regional Responsibility grant opened on May 23.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Compact Review Agreement Signing Ceremony with Palau
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you, everyone. Good evening. President Whipps, we’ve had the opportunity to meet a number of times in Washington, but it’s especially good to be with you here in the Pacific Islands.
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Travels to Colombia and Guatemala
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Colombia and Guatemala May 22-26, 2023. During this trip, she will meet with government officials to discuss shared objectives of ensuring safe, orderly, and humane migration management, countering narcotics, ...
Secretary Blinken Witnesses the Signing of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement Following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: On May 22, Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in the signing ceremony of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review marking the successful conclusion of Compact-related negotiations with the Republic of Palau regarding the extension of economic assistance.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: PRIME MINISTER MARAPE: All right. Thank you. Thank you very much for your extreme patience. I just want to sincerely appreciate all of you from our various media outlets who have spent almost a whole today to wait for this occasion to happen. I just want to sincerely apologize, but also thank - thank ...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Dialogue
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Prime Minister, thank you very, very much. And colleagues, it is a great honor to be with all of you, to be with our Pacific Island partners. Prime Minister, I’m really grateful to you as our host for welcoming all of us to Papua New Guinea.
DOS-GIN grant application closes on Oct. 13
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
: U.S. Embassy Conakry, Ambassador Special Self-Help Program Annual Program Statement grant opened on May 23.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Defense Cooperation Agreement and Shiprider Signing Ceremony
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, thank you very much, everyone. And I have to say I’m very tempted to say, “What the prime minister said," and leave it at that because I could not and cannot say it more eloquently than he just has. But let me first say good afternoon to everyone. It is truly wonderful to be here in Papua New Guinea, to be joining the prime minister, to be joining the defense ministers, to be joining the entire team.
Inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue Strengthens Collaboration, Understanding Between Science & Technology Communities
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State of the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) Jason Donovan led the U.S. delegation to the inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue (STCD) on May 22 in Taipei, convened under the auspices of the...
Secretary Blinken Witnesses the Signing of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement Following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: On May 22, Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in the signing ceremony of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review marking the successful conclusion of Compact-related negotiations with the Republic of Palau regarding the extension of economic assistance.
United States Imposes Additional Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia in Coordination with International Partners
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: The United States will continue to take actions against Russia until it ends its brutal and illegal war against Ukraine. The United States is implementing commitments made at the G7 Leaders’ Summit to increase costs for Russia and those who support its war effort. Among others, these commitments include...
Secretary Blinken Witnesses the Signing of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement Following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: On May 22, Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in the signing ceremony of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review marking the successful conclusion of Compact-related negotiations with the Republic of Palau regarding the extension of economic assistance.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: PRIME MINISTER MARAPE: Thank you all for coming by. USA is a important partner to PNG. We’ve stood shoulder to shoulder on many occasions even (inaudible) living memory 1945, right up until our independence in 1975, and even up to today you remain very much an important bilateral partner, a big part ...
Timor-Leste Parliamentary Elections
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: The United States congratulates Timor-Leste on its parliamentary elections. We commend Timorese authorities for administering a free, fair, and transparent election and the hundreds of thousands of Timorese voters who peacefully cast their ballots and made their voices heard. This election reflects the...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Meeting
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Prime Minister, thank you very, very much. And colleagues, it is a great honor to be with all of you, to be with our Pacific Island partners. Prime Minister, I’m really grateful to you as our host for welcoming all of us to Papua New Guinea.
Inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue Strengthens Collaboration, Understanding Between Science & Technology Communities
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State of the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) Jason Donovan led the U.S. delegation to the inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue (STCD) on May 22 in Taipei, convened under the auspices of the ...
Timor-Leste Parliamentary Elections
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: The United States congratulates Timor-Leste on its parliamentary elections. We commend Timorese authorities for administering a free, fair, and transparent election and the hundreds of thousands of Timorese voters who peacefully cast their ballots and made their voices heard. This election reflects the ...
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Travels to Colombia and Guatemala
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Colombia and Guatemala May 22-26, 2023. During this trip, she will meet with government officials to discuss shared objectives of ensuring safe, orderly, and humane migration management, countering narcotics...