News from 2023
The Republic of Ecuador Signs the Artemis Accords
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: In a ceremony held at its embassy in Washington, D.C., the Republic of Ecuador became the 26th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable and transparent space activity. Minister of Foreign Affairs Gustavo Manrique signed on behalf of Ecuador, which is the third South American nation to join.
The Republic of Ecuador Signs the Artemis Accords
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
Release: In a ceremony held at its embassy in Washington, D.C. on June 21, 2023, the Republic of Ecuador became the 26th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable and transparent space activity. Minister of Foreign Affairs Gustavo Manrique signed on behalf of Ecuador, which is the third South American nation to join.
McCaul and Kim Welcome Prime Minister Modi
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA) issued the following statement welcoming Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Congress.
Risch, Hagerty, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Require Congressional Vote on Any Iran Sanctions Relief
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today led colleagues in reintroducing the Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act (ISRRA), a bill to ensure that the president ...
State Department, U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Norwegian Foreign Office Engage with Companies Operating in the South Sudanese Oil Market Regarding Sanctions and Due Diligence
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Today, State Department Sanctions Coordinator Ambassador James O’Brien and Bureau of African Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Peter Lord convened a discussion with companies and associations operating in or providing services to companies in South Sudan’s oil sector. They were joined by UK and Norwegian Special Envoys to Sudan and South Sudan, Robert Fairweather and Jon Anton Johnson.
Joint Statement on the Third United States – Thailand Joint Committee Meeting on Science and Technology
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and Thailand after the third meeting of the United States - Thailand Joint Committee on Science and Technology.
State Department, U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Norwegian Foreign Office Engage with Companies Operating in the South Sudanese Oil Market Regarding Sanctions and Due Diligence
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
Release: Today, State Department Sanctions Coordinator Ambassador James O’Brien and Bureau of African Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Peter Lord convened a discussion with companies and associations operating in or providing services to companies in South Sudan’s oil sector. They were joined by UK and Norwegian Special Envoys to Sudan and South Sudan, Robert Fairweather and Jon Anton Johnson.
DOS-PA offers new grant application process starting June 23
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
Support Regional Counter-Disinformation Efforts to Identify and Expose Kremlin grant opened on June 23.
Risch on Senate Approval of Chile Tax Treaty
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today applauded Senate passage of a tax treaty with Chile.
The Republic of Ecuador Signs the Artemis Accords
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
Release: In a ceremony held at its embassy in Washington, D.C., the Republic of Ecuador became the 26th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable and transparent space activity. Minister of Foreign Affairs Gustavo Manrique signed on behalf of Ecuador, which is the third South American nation to join.
Migration Policy and the Biden-Harris Administration’s Root Causes Strategy
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
Release: Title 42 public health order ended on May 11, 2023, with the lifting of the public health emergency. The United States is implementing a comprehensive, multi-agency, multi-country plan rooted in enforcement, deterrence, diplomacy, expanded legal pathways, and development to humanely manage the border and address the root causes of displacement and out-migration.
Secretary Blinken to Lead the U.S. Delegation to the Organization of American States General Assembly
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will lead the U.S delegation to the 53rd General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, D.C. He will join U.S. Ambassador to the OAS Francisco O. Mora and other regional partners in meetings to discuss strengthening democracy, protecting ...
DOS-GTIP offers new grant application process starting June 23
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
2023 TIP Office Funding Opportunity - Comprehensive Bilateral Anti-Trafficking Program in Zambia grant opened on June 23.
Eric Jacobstein
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Eric Jacobstein currently serves as a Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs covering Central America, Cuba and regional migration. He previously served at the White House as the Special Advisor to the Vice President for the Western Hemisphere and as National Security...
Remarks at the Atlantic Council 8th Annual Central and Eastern European Energy Security Conference
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
Release: Thank you to the Atlantic Council for having me back here today. Ministers, colleagues, friends, I’m really delighted to be part of this conversation, and in particular this panel, which is just so well-timed, just a couple of days before the Ukraine recovery conference that will take place next week on Tuesday and Wednesday in Washington-excuse me-in London.
Secretary Blinken to Co-Host Anniversary Ministerial of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: On June 23, 2023, Secretary Antony J. Blinken will co-host the Anniversary Ministerial of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection with Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay of Belize at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and other ...
What did State Department publish on June 22?
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
The US State Department published a three page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on Combating Human Trafficking
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 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 examining U.S. and global commitments to combatting human trafficking. Witnesses included The Honorable Cynthia Dyer, ambassador ...
Joint Statement on the Third United States – Thailand Joint Committee Meeting on Science and Technology
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and Thailand after the third meeting of the United States - Thailand Joint Committee on Science and Technology.
DOS-GCJ grant application closes on July 24
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
Support for Transitional Justice in The Gambia and Liberia grant opened on June 23.