News from 2023
Second Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Departments of State and Justice held the second meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum (CTLEF), co-hosted by the Government of Norway, in Oslo on June 6-7.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at a Memorial Day Event at Embassy Guatemala City
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Mr. Ambassador, distinguished guests, honored veterans, servicemembers, ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor and a pleasure to be here with you on this important occasion.
Under Secretary Uzra Zeya’s Opening Remarks at RightsCon 2023 Event “Promoting a Positive Vision for the Internet and Digital Technologies through the Freedom Online Coalition”
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Buenos días a todas y todos! On behalf of the United States Government and as the Chair of the Freedom Online Coalition or F-O-C, I want to thank Access Now for the invitation to hold this important discussion and Ambassador Jaarsma and our other distinguished panelists for joining us today. Greetings to those in person and joining online.
With Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. I think I can officially say good afternoon, everyone. Yes, 12:02, so good afternoon. (Laughter.)
Special Representative McAuliffe Supports African Innovation In Morocco
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Casablanca and Marrakech, Morocco from June 1-2 to meet with African climate and business leaders. The trip’s primary goal was to expand existing public-private partnerships and forge new ones. Additionally, Special Representative McAuliffe was invited to participate in the inaugural GITEX Africa-the largest tech event ever held on the continent.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Shahid
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Strengthening the United States-Singapore Climate Partnership
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: The United States and Singapore are enduring strategic partners that enjoy close and multifaceted cooperation across a range of traditional areas and new frontier issues, including climate change.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Afghanistan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: AFGHANISTAN (Tier 3). The United States has not recognized the Taliban or another entity as the government of Afghanistan. All references to “the pre-Aug. 15, 2021, government" refer to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. References to the Taliban in this report do not denote or imply that the United...
United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: The United States is providing $205 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Ukraine as part of our support for those affected by Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified, and brutal war against Ukraine. U.S. humanitarian assistance provides the people of Ukraine with critical support, ...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Pakistan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: PAKISTAN (Tier 2). The Government of Pakistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Nepal
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: NEPAL (Tier 2). The Government of Nepal does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Risch, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Tunisia’s Democratic Institutions
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, yesterday introduced the Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act, legislation to foster Tunisia’s democratic institutions, limit funds until Tunisia restores checks and balances, and authorize the creation of a fund to support democratic reforms.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Maldives
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: MALDIVES (Tier 2). The Government of Maldives does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19...
Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental And Scientific Affairs J.R. Littlejohn will travel to Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia from June 19-24, 2023. In Laos, Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn will meet with Lao women working in STEM and visit an Avian Influenza Surveillance ...
Institutionalizing the Department’s Anomalous Health Incident Response
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: The health, safety, and security of the Department’s personnel and family members remain a top priority for the Secretary.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: India
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: INDIA (Tier 2). The Government of India does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Under Secretary Zeya at the Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: UNDER SECRETARY ZEYA: On behalf of the United States, I thank the European Union for organizing this important pledging conference to support Syrians who have suffered on an unthinkable scale.
Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: Acting Assistant Secretary J.R. Littlejohn will travel to Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia from June 19-24, 2023. In Laos, Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn will meet with Lao women working in STEM and visit an Avian Influenza Surveillance program site. In Thailand, she will lead the U.S. delegation...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Turkmenistan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: TURKMENISTAN (Tier 3). The Government of Turkmenistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and, even considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its anti-trafficking capacity, is not making significant efforts to do so; therefore Turkmenistan remained...
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Czech Deputy Foreign Minister Marian
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller