News from 2023


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani at a Joint Press Availability

Greetings everyone. Let me begin by extending my condolences for the passing of former Prime Minister Berlusconi.


U.S. Support for the Minnesota Bid to Host Expo 2027

On June 21 in Paris the United States will present to the member states of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)


Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

The United States continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, whose enduring courage and solidarity inspires the world.


Secretary Blinken and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Before Their Meeting

Good morning, everyone. I really want to start by thanking Secretary General Stoltenberg for his friendship, his partnership, and especially his leadership of our NATO Alliance during one of the most critical times that I can remember in Alliance history.



Use of Presidential Drawdown Authority for Military Assistance for Ukraine

The use of the Presidential Drawdown Authority to direct a drawdown to provide military assistance under section 506(a)(1)


U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine

The United States, our allies, and our partners worldwide are united in support of Ukraine in response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine. 


Secretary Blinken’s Trip to the People’s Republic of China and the United Kingdom

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and London, the United Kingdom, June 16-21.


Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Travels to Belgium

Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Brussels June 15-16, 2023. During this trip, she will represent the United States at the European Union (EU)


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Sint Maarten

The Government of Sint Maarten does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to do so, even considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its anti-trafficking capacity;


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Lithuania

The Government of Lithuania fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.


Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for Indo-Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell and Assistant Secretary of State

Good morning, everybody, and thanks so much for joining us. This call will be on the record and embargoed until the call’s conclusion.


Slovenia’s National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer our best wishes to the people of Slovenia as you honor your Statehood Day.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Malta

The Government of Malta does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Montenegro

The Government of Montenegro does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Armenia

The Government of Armenia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Greece

The Government of Greece does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Latvia

The Government of Latvia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Germany

The Government of Germany fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.