News from 2023
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Sweden, Norway, and Finland
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Sweden, Norway, and Finland from May 29 to June 2 to deepen transatlantic cooperation on top national security and economic priorities.
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Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Rubin’s Travel to Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Belgium
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center James P. Rubin will travel from May 28 to June 3, to Bratislava, Slovakia; Sofia, Bulgaria; and Brussels, Belgium.
The United States and Norway: A Vital Alliance and Partnership
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Norway is a committed ally, partner, and friend of the United States.
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Amman, Jerusalem, Dubai, and Oslo
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Amman, Jerusalem, Dubai, and Oslo between May 31 and June 7.
Condemning Violence Against KFOR and Escalatory Actions in Northern Kosovo
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
We call on all parties to take immediate actions to de-escalate tensions.
Continued Peace Talks Between Armenia and Azerbaijan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
We are pleased to see that talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan have continued.
Kingdom of Spain Signs the Artemis Accords
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
In a ceremony held at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, the Honorable Julissa Reynoso, U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Associate Administrator for International and Interagency Relations Karen Feldstein to witness the Artemis Accords signing ceremony for the Kingdom of Spain.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Okay. Most welcome to this press conference, and most welcome to Luleå, Secretary Blinken.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Following Tour of HYBRIT Steel Plant
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Madam Minister, thank you so much. And I really want to say thanks first and foremost for what I was going to say is a warm welcome here in Luleå – (laughter) – certainly warm in our hearts.
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Azerbaijan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, May 30 – June 2.
Secretary Blinken to Deliver Speech at Helsinki City Hall
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver a speech at Helsinki City Hall on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 11:45 a.m. EET / 4:45 a.m. EDT.
The United States and Finland: Old Friends, A New and Stronger Alliance
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The United States and Finland enjoy an enduring partnership, rooted in our shared values of democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and a shared commitment to strengthening the international rules-based order.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Transatlantic Quad Foreign Ministers
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg After Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Secretary Blinken, dear Tony, welcome to Oslo. Welcome to this NATO foreign ministerial meeting.
Russian Noncompliance with and Invalid Suspension of the New START Treaty
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Russia’s noncompliance with the New START Treaty, and its claimed suspension of the treaty, are irresponsible and unlawful.
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
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.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Moreno Bau
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre After Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
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:
Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the UK
By State Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
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.