News from 2023
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to New York
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
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).
Under Secretary Fernandez Leads U.S. Delegation to Plastic Pollution Negotiations in Paris
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Paris, France, until May 27 to lead the U.S. delegation engagement ahead of the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution.
Reporting on Whole-of-Government Approaches to Stopping International Deforestation
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
As directed by President Biden’s Executive Order on Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies (E.O. 14072) , the U.S. Department of State submitted two reports to President Biden on stopping international deforestation.
Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the UK
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the United Kingdom until June 9, 2023, to deepen transatlantic cooperation on key economic growth and security priorities.
The United States Funds Economic Survey of Ukraine for Sustainable Recovery
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
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.
Clean EDGE Asia Conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
On 22-23 May 2023, ENR’s Energy and Mineral Governance Program (EMGP) hosted a Clean EDGE Asia regional workshop in Dhaka, Bangladesh to discuss regional cooperation in South Asia’s energy transition.
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Azerbaijan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, May 30 – June 2.
Clean EDGE Asia: ENR’s Power Sector Program (PSP) Hosts Clean Energy Study Tour for Malaysian Energy Sector Stakeholders
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Senior Malaysian officials visited Arizona and California from May 22-26 to learn from U.S. clean energy experts, including visits to the Sunset Reservoir solar array in CA and a Tesla Megapack battery storage facility in AZ.
Reporting on Whole-of-Government Approaches to Stopping International Deforestation
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
As directed by President Biden’s Executive Order on Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies (E.O. 14072) , the U.S. Department of State submitted two reports to President Biden on stopping international deforestation.
Secretary Blinken Welcomes International Education Community to Washington, D.C. for 75th NAFSA: National Association of International Educators’ Conference
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
This week in Washington, D.C., U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomed nearly 10,000 attendees from higher education institutions, foreign governments, and other key industry stakeholders to the 75th NAFSA:
Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Travel to the People’s Republic of China and New Zealand
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to the People’s Republic of China and New Zealand from June 4–10.
World Ocean Day
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
On this World Ocean Day, I’m encouraged by global progress in protecting and conserving our ocean.
Senior Officials Meeting on Atlantic Cooperation
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Ambassador Jessye Lapenn hosted the first virtual meeting of senior representatives from 43 Atlantic coastal countries on May 23 to build upon a Joint Statement issued last September on the margins of the UN General Assembly.
Sea Turtle Conservation and Shrimp Imports Into the United States
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of State is committed to the protection of sea turtles around the world.
United States Leads in Space with Diplomacy
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
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.
Kingdom of Spain Signs the Artemis Accords
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
In a ceremony held at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, the Honorable Julissa Reynoso, U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Associate Administrator for International and Interagency Relations Karen Feldstein to witness the Artemis Accords signing ceremony for the Kingdom of Spain.
Terrorist Designation of al-Shabaab Leaders
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The United States continues to support Somalia and our other East African partners in their efforts to disrupt al-Shabaab’s operations.
Joint Statement on the U.S.-EU Counterterrorism Dialogue
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The United States and the European Union held their regular Counterterrorism Dialogue in Brussels May 25.
Imposing Sanctions on Syrian Financial Facilitators
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Today, the United States is designating under Caesar Act authorities two Syrian money service businesses and affiliated three individuals that provide financial support to the Assad regime.
Opening Remarks for CT Deputy Coordinator Ian Moss at the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
I would like to begin by thanking Minister Mehl and the Norwegian government for co-hosting with the United States this second meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum.