News from 2023


Congratulations to Belgrade, Serbia for Winning Expo 2027 Vote

The United States congratulates the city of Belgrade and the government of Serbia for winning the bid to host Expo 2027 at today’s vote at the 172nd General Assembly meeting of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) in Paris, France.


U.S. Department of State Announces 350 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Participants Awards

The State Department announced today that 350 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX)



Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with G7 and EU Representatives

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Luxembourg National Day

Congratulations to the people of Luxembourg on the occasion of the Grand Duke’s official birthday.


Targeting Russia’s Global Malign Influence Operations and Election Interference Activities

The United States remains committed to deterring and disrupting the Russian Federation’s repeated attempts to undermine the democratic processes in the United States and other countries.


Assistant Secretary Stewart and Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to Brussels

Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart and Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will co-lead an interagency U.S. delegation to the 12th United States


Deputy Secretary Richard Verma Travels to Qatar, Germany, the Netherlands, and Greece

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to Doha, Frankfurt, the Hague, and Athens from June 25-30, where he will discuss a range of U.S. priorities, including support for the people of Afghanistan, global security challenges, modernization, and regional support platforms.



U.S.-Turkiye Joint Statement on the Strategic Mechanism Dialogue

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Burak Akçapar chaired the fifth meeting of the Türkiye-U.S. Strategic Mechanism Dialogue on June 23, 2023, in Washington.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan

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Secretary Blinken’s call with Polish Foreign Minister Rau

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Slovenia’s National Day

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


Condemning Atrocities in Darfur

The United States condemns in the strongest terms the ongoing human rights violations and abuses and horrific violence in Sudan, especially reports of widespread sexual violence and killings based on ethnicity in West Darfur by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias.


Final Report by UN Group of Experts

The United States welcomes the final report by the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).



Secretary Blinken’s Call with UN Secretary-General Guterres

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United States Seeks Mexico's Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Mexican Garment Facility

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced that the United States has asked Mexico to review whether workers at an Industrias del Interior (INISA)