News from 2023
Welcoming Hajj Flights between Sana’a and Jeddah
By State Newswire | Jun 19, 2023
Release: The United States welcomes the launch of Hajj flights between Sana’a and Jeddah for Yemeni pilgrims. This positive step is the latest in a series of efforts that have brought relief to Yemenis since the UN-sponsored truce began 15 months ago, and we thank Saudi Arabia for enabling the flights. The United...
The United States is Deeply Troubled with Israeli Settlement Announcement
By State Newswire | Jun 19, 2023
News 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.
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Rome, Vatican City, Brussels, and Paris
By State Newswire | Jun 19, 2023
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.
Welcoming Hajj Flights between Sana’a and Jeddah
By State Newswire | Jun 19, 2023
News Release: The United States welcomes the launch of Hajj flights between Sana’a and Jeddah for Yemeni pilgrims. This positive step is the latest in a series of efforts that have brought relief to Yemenis since the UN-sponsored truce began 15 months ago, and we thank Saudi Arabia for enabling the flights. The United ...
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s Press Availability
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening. Slow news day, huh?
The Malian Transition Government’s Withdrawal of Consent for MINUSMA
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
Release: The United States regrets the transition government of Mali’s decision to revoke its consent for MINUSMA. We are concerned about the effects this decision will have on the security and humanitarian crises impacting the Malian people. We will continue to work with our partners in West Africa to help them...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
News Release: PRESIDENT XI: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary, welcome to China. Director Wang Yi and State Councilor Qin Gang have met or held talks with you at length, and generally speaking the two sides have had candid (inaudible) discussions. The Chinese side has made our decision clear, and the two sides have ...
The Malian Transition Government’s Withdrawal of Consent for MINUSMA
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
Release: The United States regrets the transition government of Mali’s decision to revoke its consent for MINUSMA. We are concerned about the effects this decision will have on the security and humanitarian crises impacting the Malian people. We will continue to work with our partners in West Africa to help them...
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s Press Availability
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening. Slow news day, huh?
The United States and United Kingdom: A Historic Friendship and Enduring Alliance
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
News Release: “Prime Minister Churchill and Roosevelt met here a little over 70 years ago, and they asserted that the strength of the partnership between Great Britain and the United States was the strength of the free world. I still think there’s truth to that assertion."
Secretary Blinken’s Visit to the People’s Republic of China (PRC)
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
The United States and United Kingdom: A Historic Friendship and Enduring Alliance
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
Release: “Prime Minister Churchill and Roosevelt met here a little over 70 years ago, and they asserted that the strength of the partnership between Great Britain and the United States was the strength of the free world. I still think there’s truth to that assertion."
Final Report by UN Group of Experts
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
News Release: The United States welcomes the final report by the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We condemn the violence that has left so many dead, injured, displaced, and vulnerable to violence. Those responsible for these acts must be held accountable. We call on all ...
Secretary Blinken’s Visit to the People’s Republic of China (PRC)
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates Restore Diplomatic Ties
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
News Release: The United States welcomes and congratulates Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on their resumption of diplomatic representation and reopening embassies. This is another important step forward among our Gulf Cooperation Council partners to promote regional stability and mutual cooperation. The United States is fully committed to working with the GCC and other regional partners to build a more secure, integrated, peaceful, and prosperous Middle East region.
DOS-OES offers new grant application process starting June 20
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
Quad Multistakeholder Critical and Emerging Technology Program grant opened on June 20.
The Imperative of Eliminating Sexual Violence in Conflict
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
News Release: Every year since its inception, the United States has joined the global community in recognizing June 19 as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Final Report by UN Group of Experts
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
Release: The United States welcomes the final report by the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We condemn the violence that has left so many dead, injured, displaced, and vulnerable to violence. Those responsible for these acts must be held accountable. We call on all...
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Director of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Office Wang Yi
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Margaret Brennan of CBS News
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
News Release: QUESTION: Thank you for making time after an extremely long and intense past two days of talks. Your message has consistently been that you are here to open up lines of communication to avoid a military clash, but you just said China did not agree to open that military-to-military line of talks. Did Xi Jinping just say no?