News from 2023
U.S. and North Macedonia Co-Host Proliferation Security Initiative Workshop
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The United States and the Republic of North Macedonia co-hosted a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Workshop from March 7-9, 2023, in Skopje, North Macedonia. The workshop demonstrated partnership and commitment to countering threats from weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the region. Over the ...
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Japanese Vice Minister Mori
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
Saudi Arabia’s Purchase of Boeing Aircraft
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The United States welcomes today’s announcement that Saudi Arabia will purchase up to 121 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft equipped with General Electric’s most advanced GEnex engines to anchor the newly-formed Riyadh Air and expand the Saudia Airlines fleet.
Ranking Member Risch Opening Remarks at Hearing on Future of U.S.-Brazil Relations
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing on the future of U.S.-Brazil relations. The witnesses included The Honorable Brian Nichols, assistant secretary of State for Western Hemisphere affairs, and Mr. Richard Duke, deputy special presidential envoy for climate.
Readout of Virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry today hosted a virtual Ministerial meeting of the Major Economies Forum (MEF) on energy and climate in preparation for a MEF leaders meeting to be convened in April by President Biden. The discussion focused on further actions the major economies can ...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. It is great to be back in Africa, but also to make my first appearance to Ethiopia as Secretary of State.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Belgian Foreign Minister Lahbib
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
Risch: AUKUS Pillar One a Good Start, More To Be Done
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 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 joint announcement from the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom regarding Pillar One of AUKUS:
Russian Noncompliance with and Invalid Suspension of the New START Treaty
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Russia’s noncompliance with the New START Treaty, and its claimed suspension of the treaty, are unfortunate and irresponsible steps. Mutual compliance with New START strengthens the security of the United States, our allies and partners, Russia, and the world. Russia’s claimed suspension of the New START ...
Observing the First International Day to Combat Islamophobia
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Muslims worldwide too often face discrimination and hatred based on their religious beliefs. Last year, the United Nations declared March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. This date also marks four years since the terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. On that day, a gunman killed 51 Muslim worshippers in two mosques and injured another 40.
Assistant Secretary Noyes Travel to Belgium
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Belgium March 16-21. In Brussels, Assistant Secretary Noyes will meet with government officials as well as international organization and nongovernmental partners at the 2023 International Conference ...
DOS-ISR grant application closes on April 15
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
Intercultural TechCamp for Climate Change grant opened on March 16.
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Sison’s Travel to Switzerland
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, March 15-20. During her trip, the Assistant Secretary will meet with a wide range of diplomatic counterparts as well as senior leadership of several international organizations to discuss ...
AUKUS Leaders’ Announcement
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Today, President Biden, British Prime Minister Sunak, and Australian Prime Minister Albanese announced the optimal pathway for Australia to acquire conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines (SSNs) under the Australia, United Kingdom, and United States (AUKUS) partnership. The AUKUS partnership ...
Assistant Secretary Satterfield Travels March 13-17 to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: From March 13-17, 2023, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will travel to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. She will address nearly 500 alumni of the Young African Leaders Initiative’s flagship program - the Mandela Washington Fellowship - ...
Department of State Allocating $100 Million in FY 2023 for CHIPS Act Projects
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The International Technology Security and Innovation Fund (ITSI Fund) appropriated under the CHIPS Act of 2022 provides the Department of State with $500 million ($100 million per year over five years, starting in Fiscal Year 2023). This funding is available to the Secretary of State to provide for semiconductor ...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Mexican Foreign Secretary Ebrard
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
Special Envoy Medina’s Travel to Pakistan
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources Monica Medina will travel to Islamabad and Karachi, Pakistan, March 15-17 to participate in the U.S.-Pakistan Climate and Environment Working Group. She will address climate and environmental issues of concern including climate smart agriculture, water management, air quality, conservation, and plastic pollution.
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to the Republic of Korea
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Seoul March 16-18 to advance U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) public and private cooperation in furthering the clean energy transition and strengthening global energy security. In Seoul, Assistant Secretary ...
State Department discusses U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on Private International Law: Notice of Annual Meeting on March 15
By State Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US State Department published a one page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.