News from 2023
State Department discusses Notice of Public Meeting on June 9
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
The US State Department published a one page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Public Launch of Sudan Conflict Observatory Monitoring Platform
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
Release: As the United States and our partners continue intense diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Sudan, facilitate humanitarian assistance, and support the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a civilian government, we are monitoring the activities of the warring parties. Through commercial satellite...
The United States Funds Economic Survey of Ukraine for Sustainable Recovery
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: At the 2023 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez announced the United States fully supports the OECD Country Program for Ukraine and is pleased to commit $437,000 for its implementation. The OECD country program will support Ukraine’s agenda for reform, recovery, and reconstruction.
Secretary of State Blinken Participates in a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony with the #AfghanEvac Coalition
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in a signing ceremony to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of State and #AfghanEvac on Monday, June 12, at 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at the National Museum of American Diplomacy and will be hosted by Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE), Mara Tekach.
United States Publishes Advisory to Industry on Iran’s UAV-Related Activities
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: Today, the Department of State, Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, and Department of the Treasury issued an advisory to alert the international community, private sector, and public to the threat posed by Iran’s procurement, development, and proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the U.S.-India Business Council’s India Ideas Summit
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver remarks at the U.S.-India Business Council’s 48th India Ideas Summit at the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
Risch on U.S. Food Aid Diversions in Ethiopia
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the diversion of U.S. food aid in Ethiopia:
The United States Funds Economic Survey of Ukraine for Sustainable Recovery
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
Release: At the 2023 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez announced the United States fully supports the OECD Country Program for Ukraine and is pleased to commit $437,000 for its implementation. The OECD country program will support Ukraine’s agenda for reform, recovery, and reconstruction.
Public Launch of Sudan Conflict Observatory Monitoring Platform
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: As the United States and our partners continue intense diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Sudan, facilitate humanitarian assistance, and support the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a civilian government, we are monitoring the activities of the warring parties. Through commercial satellite ...
Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the U.S.-India Business Council’s India Ideas Summit
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver remarks at the U.S.-India Business Council’s 48th India Ideas Summit at the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
United States Publishes Advisory to Industry on Iran’s UAV-Related Activities
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
Release: Today, the Department of State, Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, and Department of the Treasury issued an advisory to alert the international community, private sector, and public to the threat posed by Iran’s procurement, development, and proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
McCaul, Kean, Wilson, Keating, Lieu, Golden Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Urging Immediate Transfer of ATACMS to Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on Europe Chairman Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC), along with Subcommittee on Europe RM Bill Keating (D-MA), Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA),...
McCaul, Kean, Wilson, Keating, Lieu, Golden Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Urging Immediate Transfer of ATACMS to Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on Europe Chairman Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC), along with Subcommittee on Europe RM Bill Keating (D-MA), Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA),...
Remarks by Ambassador Chris Lu at the Election of the President of the General Assembly for the 78th Session
By State Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
As host country of the United Nations, the United States extends our sincere congratulations to Dennis Francis upon his election as President of the 78th session of the General Assembly.
Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Chris Lu at the Election of the Vice Presidents of the General Assembly for the 78th Session
By State Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Mr. President, the United States dissociates from the election of Iran as a Vice President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.
Assistant Secretary Phee’s Visit to Addis Ababa
By State Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee conducted meetings in Addis Ababa from May 14-16 with the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations (UN) and the Government of Ethiopia to consult on regional and international efforts to help end the conflict in Sudan.
IPEF Joint Statement for the Trade Pillar, Clean Economy Pillar, and Fair Economy Pillar
By State Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Recalling the successful launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) in May 2022, today, the IPEF partners met in Detroit, Michigan for a ministerial meeting.
Ambassador Katherine Tai to Travel to Sweden
By State Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will travel to Luleå, Sweden May 29-31 for the fourth Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Ministerial.
Week Ahead Guidance for the Week of May 30, 2023 – June 2, 2023
By State Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Ambassador Katherine Tai will be in Luleå, Sweden for the fourth Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Ministerial, along with the U.S. co-chairs, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, and meet with the European Union co-chairs, European Commission Executive Vice Presidents Valdis Dombrovskis and Margrethe Vestager.
Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell
By State Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met today with Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Johan Forssell, on the margins of the fourth ministerial meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC).