News from 2023
Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield to the Media Following Bilateral Meetings in Brasilia, Brazil
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Good afternoon. I have just concluded some very important and productive meetings with the foreign minister, and also with the first lady, to reaffirm the U.S.-Brazil bilateral relationship and our partnership in the multilateral fora.
American Bar Association International Law Section 2023 Annual Conference Panel Discussion: Accountability for Breaches of International Law
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Many thanks, and many thanks for the invitation to participate on this panel.
Joint Statement on the Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Today, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield joined Brazil’s Minister of Racial Equality Anielle Franco to reaffirm President Biden and President Lula’s commitment to reinvigorate the U.S.-Brazil Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality (JAPER)
Remarks at the 8th Multi-stakeholder forum on science, technology and innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Now, more than ever in the history of science researchers have at their fingertips an unprecedented wealth of information, knowledge, data, and technology — from continuously orbiting satellites to environmental observatories and even monitoring instruments.
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on World Press Freedom Day
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
This year marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day and a lot has changed in three decades.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Futureproofing for Sustaining Peace
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to congratulate the Swiss Delegation, the Swiss government, on assuming the Presidency – a historic occasion.
Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield at a Joint Press Conference with Brazilian Minister of Racial Equality Anielle Franco in Salvador, Brazil
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
(Via interpreter) So without further ado, we would like to start this press conference.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with TV Bahia, Brazil
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
(Via translation) Ambassador, why did you choose Salvador to celebrate the return of JAPER?
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with CNN Brazil’s Basilia Rodrigues
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
So now here we are with Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, and we have a lot of issues to talk about. Ambassador, it’s been the first visit in Brazil with a high-ranking American official since the recent statements of President Lula about the role of the United States in the war.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing by the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you, Mr. President. I’d also like to thank Foreign Minister Osmani for your participation today and North Macedonia’s principled leadership at the OSCE.
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Brazilian Special Advisor for International Affairs Celso Amorim
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Statement at the 45th Annual Session of the Committee on Information
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you as well to the Department of Global Communications and the Committee on Information Secretariat for its support, and my colleagues from the Permanent Missions who have worked so diligently on this Resolution.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Press Conference in Brasilia, Brazil
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
My three-day visit to Brazil reinforced what I have always known to be true:
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you, Madam President. And I thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her briefing this morning, and for the steadfast work of the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on this important issue.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Sudan and South Sudan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, Assistant-Secretary-General Pobee and Special Envoy Tetteh, for sharing UNISFA’s progress on mandate implementation and your updates on Abyei.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Bosnia and Herzegovina
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you, Madam President. High Representative Schmidt, we greatly appreciate your participation and briefing today.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Libya
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you, Madam President. And thank you, Prosecutor Khan, for your briefing to the Security Council on the International Criminal Court’s work on the situation in Libya.
United States-Saudi Arabia Relationship: Eight Decades of Partnership
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: The United States shares a strategic partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for over 80 years. Building upon the commitments made in the Jeddah Communique during President Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia in 2022, the United States continues to partner with Saudi Arabia on political, security, counterterrorism,...
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for Near Eastern Affairs”
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia will convene a hearing entitled, “Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for Near Eastern Affairs" on Tuesday, June 13th.
Imposing Sanctions on Network Supporting Iran’s Missile and Military Programs
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on a procurement network of seven individuals and six entities in Iran and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for supporting the activities of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Parchin Chemicals Industries, and P.B. Sadr, all of which are U.S.-designated entities as key actors in Iran’s ballistic missile program.