News from 2023


26 press releases or notices published in December 2022 by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

There were 26 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in December 2022.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller


Seychelles Embassy Opening

Release: Thank you very much. Mr. President, Ambassador, Vice President Speaker of the National Assembly,, and the Chief Justice and Ministers, the leader of government, businesses, the National Assembly, leader of the opposition, members of the diplomatic corps, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.


Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism publishes two in March

There were two press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in March.


Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

Release: The United States continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, whose enduring courage and solidarity inspires the world. The United States is partnering with over 50 nations to lead efforts in support of Ukraine’s self-defense against Russian aggression.


Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to New York

News Release: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to New York City June 14, where she will observe the Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Special Advisor Minkara will provide an intervention that Ambassador ...


Remarks and Media Availability With President Azali Assoumani of the Council of State of the Comoros

Release: President Azali: - very important and also at that time very particular. The collaboration is more than needed.


Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

News Release: The United States continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, whose enduring courage and solidarity inspires the world. The United States is partnering with over 50 nations to lead efforts in support of Ukraine’s self-defense against Russian aggression.


Secretary Blinken and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. I really want to start by thanking Secretary General Stoltenberg for his friendship, his partnership, and especially his leadership of our NATO Alliance during one of the most critical times that I can remember in Alliance history. Because of his strong and steady hand, our Alliance is stronger and it’s more unified than it’s ever been.


Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Summit

News Release: The United States warmly congratulates Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh on his election as chairman of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) during the IGAD Summit held in Djibouti June 12. The United States also welcomes the extension of IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu’s tenure.


DOS-EAP grant application closes on July 15

Indo-Pacific Infrastructure Mapping Project grant opened on June 14.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-India Business Council’s India Ideas Summit

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Please - thank you, thank you very much. (Applause.) Please, take a seat. I have to say I’ve never really gotten used to people standing up when I enter a room. I always say look, if you really need the exercise, go ahead. And I’m honored to be here tonight as Scott Nathan’s opening act. I know you’re looking forward to hearing from Scott.


POSTPONED: Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Achieving Peace through Strength in the Indo-Pacific: Examining the FY24 Budget Priorities”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - The State Department has told the committee they need to postpone their appearance before the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific’s scheduled hearing entitled “Achieving Peace through Strength in the Indo-Pacific: Examining the FY24 Budget Priorities" to a future date soon.


U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Saudi Arabia

News Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking traveled to Saudi Arabia on June 12 to advance efforts to further expand the continuing benefits of the truce and launch a comprehensive peace process.



Administrator Samantha Power Meets with Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:‎Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan.


Celebrating Pride Month 2023

In the early hours of June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York’s Greenwich Village.


USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Travels to Pakistan, India, G20

On June 6-9, USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman will travel to Pakistan to underscore the United States’ commitment to its more than 75 year partnership with Pakistan, and to highlight U.S. efforts to support Pakistan’s flood relief and recovery efforts.


USAID and Corteva Agriscience Combine Efforts to Support Ukrainian Farmers

Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Agriculture Resilience Initiative - Ukraine (AGRI-Ukraine) announced a new collaboration with Corteva Agriscience to help meet Ukrainian farmers’ immediate and long-term needs for sunflower and corn seeds, crop protection, and financing.


USAID Announces Funding to Support Flood-Affected Communities in Pakistan

Today in Sindh, Pakistan, USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced $16.4 million in additional development and humanitarian assistance to support the resilience of communities in Pakistan that experienced 2022’s historically severe floods, which impacted an estimated 33 million people and had a devastating impact on infrastructure, crops, livelihoods, and livestock throughout the country.