News from 2023
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Japanese Minister For Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology Nagaoka Keiko At a Memorandum of Cooperation on Education Signing Ceremony
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Well, good morning, everyone. Let me first say that when Rahm started to talk about mayor of Chicago, I thought he was announcing his candidacy for Hiroshima.
Memorandum of Cooperation in Education Signed Between the United States and Japan
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of State and Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) have concluded a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of education.
The United States and Multinational Public-Private Partners Look to Provide Up To $275 Million to Advance the Romania Small Modular Reactor Project; United States Issues Letters of Interest for Up To $4 Billion in Project Financing
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Today, at the G7 Leaders Summit in Hiroshima, President Biden announced concrete steps to implement the vision of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) to mobilize $600 billion by 2027 in infrastructure investments around the world.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Timor-Leste National Day
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Timor-Leste as you celebrate the anniversary of your Restoration of Independence on May 20.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
The United States and Papua New Guinea Sign New Defense Cooperation Agreement and an Agreement Concerning Counter Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity Operations
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
On May 22, 2023, the United States and Papua New Guinea concluded a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and an Agreement Concerning Counter Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity Operations.
Secretary Blinken Witnesses the Signing of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement Following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
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.
Inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue Strengthens Collaboration, Understanding Between Science & Technology Communities
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
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)
Timor-Leste Parliamentary Elections
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The United States congratulates Timor-Leste on its parliamentary elections.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
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.
U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue in Papua New Guinea
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
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.
Taking Joint Action with the Republic of Korea to Combat the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Illicit Revenue Generation
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The United States is steadfast in our commitment to combat the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) illicit activities to generate revenue by stealing funds from global financial institutions and other entities.
Signing of the U.S.-FSM Compact of Free Association-Related Agreements
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
On May 23, Charge d’Affaires Alissa Bibb of the U.S. Embassy in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and Chief Negotiator Leo Falcam, Jr., of the FSM Joint Committee on Compact Review and Planning signed three agreements related to the U.S.-FSM Compact of Free Association.
Joint U.S.-ROK Symposium on Countering DPRK Sanctions Evasion Involving DPRK IT Workers
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK) will co-host a U.S.- ROK Joint Symposium:
Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith’s Travel to Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
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.
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer Travels to Los Angeles, California and Santa Fe, New Mexico
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Ambassador Mike Hammer will travel May 10-19 to Los Angeles, California for a variety of speaking engagements.
Children and Armed Conflict in Nigeria and/or Ethiopia
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
This is the announcement of funding opportunity number: SFOP0009765
Department of State Begins Construction on New U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe, Malawi
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
In a display of the continuing strong ties between the United States and Malawi, the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), the U.S. Mission in Malawi, and other U.S. and local officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the new U.S. embassy campus on May 11 in Lilongwe.
Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
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,