News from 2023
Departure of Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Today, I am thanking and saying farewell to Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, a diplomat with 30 years of experience, and the Department’s first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO).
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Swiss State Secretary Leu
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Imposing Sanctions on Network Supporting Iran’s Missile and Military Programs
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News 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.
United States Leads in Space with Diplomacy
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: Today the Department of State is releasing our first-ever Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy, a groundbreaking initiative to advance U.S. global space leadership. Through this Framework, we will expand international cooperation on mutually beneficial space activities, including through the Artemis...
Work to Start on East Micronesia Cable Following Contract Signing
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: Work to manufacture and lay the East Micronesia Cable (EMC) is officially underway. The EMC Management Committee members have signed the undersea cable contract with NEC Corporation following a competitive tender.
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.
Sweden National Day
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Kingdom of Sweden in celebration of your National Day.
McCaul Statement on North Korea Being Elected to WHO Executive Board
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the election of North Korea to the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO).
United States-Saudi Arabia Relationship: Eight Decades of Partnership
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News 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, ...
Assistant Secretary of State Lee Satterfield to Travel to New York, New York
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: From June 7-8, 2023, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield will travel to New York, New York, to deliver remarks at World Monument’s Fund Summer Soirée event honoring the Fund’s 2023 Watch Award recipients and participate in a variety of engagements with private ...
Work to Start on East Micronesia Cable Following Contract Signing
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Work to manufacture and lay the East Micronesia Cable (EMC) is officially underway. The EMC Management Committee members have signed the undersea cable contract with NEC Corporation following a competitive tender.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Swiss State Secretary Leu
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Sweden National Day
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Kingdom of Sweden in celebration of your National Day.
Media Note: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Lead U.S. Delegation to Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik, Iceland
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Lead U.S. Delegation to Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik, Iceland
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Ambassador Jim O’Brien at a Foreign Press Center Briefing on the Black Sea Grain Initiative
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Welcome to the New York Foreign Press Center. We’re honored to have two distinguished briefers with us today who will speak on the Black Sea Grain Initiative:
Remarks at Russia’s Arria-formula Meeting on the Situation of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The United States takes seriously allegations of violations of human rights, including the freedom of religion or belief.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
DOS-AFG offers new grant application process starting June 7
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Supporting Access to Higher Education for Afghans grant opened on June 7.
Readout of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, Under-Secretary-General Griffiths, for your sobering remarks.