News from 2023
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Russia is continuing to wage a brutal and unprovoked war against Ukraine. In the month of May alone, Russia launched 17 air assaults against Kyiv, threatening Ukrainian families and devastating civilian areas. In response, the United States will continue to work with Ukraine to strengthen its air defenses and help Ukraine protect its people from Russia’s aggression.
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Amman, Jerusalem, Dubai, and Oslo
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Amman, Jerusalem, Dubai, and Oslo between May 31 and June 7. Secretary Kerry will visit Amman for the wedding of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan and Ms. Rajwa Al Seif. In Jerusalem and Dubai, Secretary...
Reporting on Whole-of-Government Approaches to Stopping International Deforestation
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
Release: As directed by President Biden’s Executive Order on Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies (E.O. 14072), the U.S. Department of State submitted two reports to President Biden on stopping international deforestation. Combatting International Deforestation Associated with...
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
Release: Russia is continuing to wage a brutal and unprovoked war against Ukraine. In the month of May alone, Russia launched 17 air assaults against Kyiv, threatening Ukrainian families and devastating civilian areas. In response, the United States will continue to work with Ukraine to strengthen its air defenses and help Ukraine protect its people from Russia’s aggression.
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Verma’s Meeting with Comorian President Azali
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Moreno Bau
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Verma’s Meeting with Comorian President Azali
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Examining the Fiscal Year 24 Bureau of Consular Affairs Budget”
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability will convene a hearing entitled, “Examining the Fiscal Year 24 Bureau of Consular Affairs Budget" on Wednesday, June 7th.
DOS-UKR grant application closes on Aug. 1
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
Democracy Commission, Ukraine grant opened on June 1.
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Lewis Travels to Singapore
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis travels to Singapore June 1-4, as part of a delegation of senior U.S. officials taking part in the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual intergovernmental regional security conference sponsored by the International Institute of Strategic Studies.
DOS-VNM grant application closes on July 31
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
The 2024 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop grant opened on June 1.
Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the UK
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the United Kingdom until June 9, 2023, to deepen transatlantic cooperation on key economic growth and security priorities. This includes a wide range of policy areas such as trade, technology, climate, energy, and food security, and sustained support for Ukraine in economic recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Samoa Independence Day
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Independent State of Samoa on your 61st anniversary of independence on June 1.
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Amman, Jerusalem, Dubai, and Oslo
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Amman, Jerusalem, Dubai, and Oslo between May 31 and June 7. Secretary Kerry will visit Amman for the wedding of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan and Ms. Rajwa Al Seif. In Jerusalem and Dubai, Secretary ...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre After Their Meeting
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: PRIME MINISTER STØRE: Secretary Blinken, I welcome you to Oslo. You are here at an important informal NATO meeting, but informal can be even more important than formal because it is about critical issues: how we will support Ukraine being attacked in a brutal aggression, which is really the most serious ...
The United States and Norway: A Vital Alliance and Partnership
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Norway is a committed ally, partner, and friend of the United States. The close relationship between our two nations stems in part from waves of Norwegian immigration to the United States from 1825 to 1940, giving the United States today nearly as many people of Norwegian ancestry as the population of ...
Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the UK
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the United Kingdom until June 9, 2023, to deepen transatlantic cooperation on key economic growth and security priorities. This includes a wide range of policy areas such as trade, technology, climate, energy, and food security, and sustained support for Ukraine in economic recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Risch Leads Colleagues in Introducing Taliban Sanctions Act
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today led 18 colleagues in introducing the Taliban Sanctions Act, legislation to hold the Taliban accountable with sanctions for terrorism, human rights abuses, drug trafficking, and more. Joining ...
DOS-TUR grant application closes on July 21
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
SRP Higher Education Access NOFO grant opened on June 1.
Assistant Secretary Nichols’ Travel to Brazil
By State Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols will travel to Brazil, May 21-26.