News from 2023
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bhutto Zardari
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
UN Begins Operation to Prevent Catastrophic Oil Spill
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
Release: The United States welcomes the news that the UN has begun its operation to prevent a catastrophic oil spill in the Red Sea. Today, experts initiated the process of off-loading 1.14 million barrels of oil from the decaying Safer oil tanker. The oil transfer is a critical step towards averting an economic, environmental, and humanitarian crisis in the Red Sea and beyond.
10th Anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
Release: Hello, everyone!. Ten years after the United States and Vietnam launched our Comprehensive Partnership, we’ve built a relationship that’s dynamic, consequential, and growing stronger every day. Our countries are working together on an incredibly broad range of shared interests, to the benefit of our...
Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
Release: The people of Ukraine continue to bravely defend their country against Russia’s aggression while Russia continues its relentless and vicious attacks that are killing Ukrainian civilians and destroying civil infrastructure. Ukraine’s steadfast courage continues to inspire the world.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S. Embassy Nuku’alofa Dedication
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very much. And hello, everyone. It is wonderful to be with you in this place on this occasion. Malo ‘aupito to the Honorable Hu’akavameiliku for your hospitality today, for the incredibly warm welcome that we’ve received here in Tonga. And it’s an honor to be with ...
UN Begins Operation to Prevent Catastrophic Oil Spill
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: The United States welcomes the news that the UN has begun its operation to prevent a catastrophic oil spill in the Red Sea. Today, experts initiated the process of off-loading 1.14 million barrels of oil from the decaying Safer oil tanker. The oil transfer is a critical step towards averting an economic, environmental, and humanitarian crisis in the Red Sea and beyond.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Peace Corps Engagement
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you all very, very much.
Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: The people of Ukraine continue to bravely defend their country against Russia’s aggression while Russia continues its relentless and vicious attacks that are killing Ukrainian civilians and destroying civil infrastructure. Ukraine’s steadfast courage continues to inspire the world.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S. Embassy Nuku’alofa Dedication
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very much. And hello, everyone. It is wonderful to be with you in this place on this occasion. Malo ‘aupito to the Honorable Hu’akavameiliku for your hospitality today, for the incredibly warm welcome that we’ve received here in Tonga. And it’s an honor to be with...
Special Online Briefing with Nathaniel C. Fick Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy and Dr. Seth Center Deputy Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: MODERATOR: Greetings to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s London International Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from the Middle East, Europe, and around the world for this on-the-record briefing with Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathanial C. Fick and Deputy Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology Dr. Seth Center.
2023 Investment Climate Statements Released
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: The Department of State released the 2023 Investment Climate Statements today. The reports help U.S. companies make informed business decisions by providing up-to-date information on the investment climates of more than 165 countries and economies that are current or potential markets for U.S. companies.
Fourth U.S.-ROK Working Group Meeting on the DPRK Cyber Threat
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: The Republic of Korea (ROK) hosted the 4th U.S.-ROK Working Group on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Cyber Threat on July 26, led by Deputy Special Representative for the DPRK Dr. Jung Pak and ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs Lee Jun-il.
Liberia National Day Message
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Liberia as you mark your 176th year of independence.
McCaul, Baird, Wilson Introduce Bill to Prohibit the Extension of Earthquake-Related Syria Sanctions Exemption
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN) led the introduction of legislation to prohibit the Biden administration from extending or reissuing Syria General License 23, which authorized direct transactions with the Assad regime for 180 days after the February Turkey-Syria earthquake.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerien President Bazoum
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum. The Secretary conveyed the unwavering support of the United States for President Mohamed Bazoum and Niger’s democracy. He emphasized that the United States stands with the Nigerien people and regional and international ...
Fourth U.S.-ROK Working Group Meeting on the DPRK Cyber Threat
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: The Republic of Korea (ROK) hosted the 4th U.S.-ROK Working Group on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Cyber Threat on July 26, led by Deputy Special Representative for the DPRK Dr. Jung Pak and ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs Lee Jun-il.
McCaul and Meeks Express Deep Concerns Over Situation in Niger
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W Meeks (D-NY) issued the following statement expressing deep concern over the unfolding situation in Niamey, Niger.
McCaul, Kean, Kim, Huizenga Introduce the Bilateral Resilience in Industry Trade Security (BRITS) Act to Strengthen U.S.-U.K. Defense Cooperation
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on Europe Chairman Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), and Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) introduced the Bilateral Resilience in Industry Trade Security...
Liberia National Day Message
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Liberia as you mark your 176th year of independence.
Special Representative for Afghanistan West and Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Amiri’s Travel to Kazakhstan and Qatar
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West and Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri will travel to Astana, Kazakhstan and Doha, Qatar July 26-31. While in Astana, they will meet with colleagues from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan ...