News from 2023


Fiscal Year 2024 Western Hemisphere Budget Request

Remarks of Marcela Escobari, Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean, Before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere


Designation of Arvan Cloud and Affiliates That Have Aided Internet Censorship in Iran

Today, the United States is announcing additional sanctions in our effort to support the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people, including the freedom of expression both online and offline including the freedom to access information via the Internet.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller


Week ending June 3: 3 notices published by State Department

There were three notices published by the State Department in week ending June 3, according to the Federal Register.


Iceland National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Iceland in celebration of your National Day.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


Detention of Kosovo Police

News Release: We call on President Vucic and the Serbian government to immediately and unconditionally release the three Kosovo police detained on June 14. Their arrest and ongoing detention on spurious charges has exacerbated an already tense situation.


Detention of Kosovo Police

Release: We call on President Vucic and the Serbian government to immediately and unconditionally release the three Kosovo police detained on June 14. Their arrest and ongoing detention on spurious charges has exacerbated an already tense situation.


Iceland National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Iceland in celebration of your National Day.


Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf will travel to Israel and the West Bank June 17-24 and to Jordan June 24-25.


Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan

News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf will travel to Israel and the West Bank June 17-24 and to Jordan June 24-25.


On the Occasion of His Majesty King Charles III’s Official Birthday

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send warm congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III, Her Majesty Queen Camilla, and to the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as you celebrate His Majesty’s official birthday.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller


On the Occasion of His Majesty King Charles III’s Official Birthday

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send warm congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III, Her Majesty Queen Camilla, and to the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as you celebrate His Majesty’s official birthday.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


Congressional Record publishes “VOTE AGAINST H.R. 3099, THE SPECIAL ENVOY FOR ABRAHAM ACCORDS ACT” in the Extensions of Remarks section on June 13

“VOTE AGAINST H.R. 3099, THE SPECIAL ENVOY FOR ABRAHAM ACCORDS ACT“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E555-E556 on June 13


Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Rome, Vatican City, Brussels, and Paris

News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Rome, Vatican City, Brussels, and Paris between June 19 and June 26. In Rome, Secretary Kerry will meet with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. In Vatican City, he will have an audience with Pope Francis and Cardinal Pietro Parolin. In Brussels, Secretary Kerry will participate in a panel discussion titled “Climate and Security - the New Nexus" with representatives from the European Union and NATO.



The United States is Deeply Troubled with Israeli Settlement Announcement

Release: The United States is deeply troubled by the Israeli government’s reported decision to advance planning for over 4,000 settlement units in the West Bank. We are similarly concerned by reports of changes to Israel’s system of settlement administration that expedite the planning and approvals of settlements.