News from 2023
Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Lapenn’s Travel to Namibia, South Africa, and Angola
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Ambassador Jessye Lapenn, Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation, will travel July 27-August 4 to Windhoek and Walvis Bay, Namibia; Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa; and Luanda, Angola. She will meet with government officials, non-governmental organizations, and the business community on the importance of Atlantic cooperation.
The Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Today we proudly celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). More than three decades after this groundbreaking legislation was enacted, the ADA continues to inspire countries and communities around the world to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal rights and ...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: PRIME MINISTER HU’AKAVAMEILIKU: (In Tongan.). It is a great honor to warmly welcome to the Kingdom of Tonga the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr. Antony Blinken. The visit today by Secretary Blinken is historic. It is the first visit by a sitting U.S. secretary of state to Tonga.
On Reports of an Attempted Takeover in Niger
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: The United States is gravely concerned about developments in Niger. We strongly support the democratically elected President and condemn in the strongest terms any effort to seize power by force and disrupt the constitutional order. We call for the immediate release of President Mohamed Bazoum and respect ...
DOS-INL offers new grant application process starting July 27
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Understanding the Environmental Harm Resulting from Criminal Organizations' Activities and their Facilitators in Latin America and the Caribbean grant opened on July 27.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Peace Corps Engagement
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you all very, very much.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: PRIME MINISTER HU’AKAVAMEILIKU: (In Tongan.). It is a great honor to warmly welcome to the Kingdom of Tonga the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr. Antony Blinken. The visit today by Secretary Blinken is historic. It is the first visit by a sitting U.S. secretary of state to Tonga.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER MAHUTA: (Speaking In Māori.)
DOS-COL grant application closes on Aug. 26
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Promoting the Ethnic Chapter of the 2016 Peace Accord in Colombia through Documentary Film grant opened on July 27.
Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Lapenn’s Travel to Namibia, South Africa, and Angola
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: Ambassador Jessye Lapenn, Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation, will travel July 27-August 4 to Windhoek and Walvis Bay, Namibia; Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa; and Luanda, Angola. She will meet with government officials, non-governmental organizations, and the business community on the importance of Atlantic cooperation.
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.
Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Economic Security
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 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 U.S. economic security: addressing economic coercion and increasing competitiveness. Witnesses included The Honorable Jose Fernandez, ...
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
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...
Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Fay Rodríguez Travels to Lesotho and South Africa
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Kelly Fay Rodríguez will travel to Lesotho and South Africa July 27-31.
McCaul Applauds Passage of Bill to Refund Money Spent by Veterans, Others During Afghanistan Evacuation
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Warren Davidson’s (R-OH) H.R. 4517, to require the Secretary of State to submit a plan for the reimbursement of personal funds expended to evacuate American citizens, American lawful permanent residents, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan, and for other purposes,...
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Tongan Prime Minister Hu‘akavameiliku and Foreign Minister Utoikamanu
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Prime Minister Hipkins of New Zealand
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jenny Taft of Fox Sports
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: QUESTION: Well, first of all, Secretary Blinken, thank you so much for taking the time to chat with us.
On Reports of an Attempted Takeover in Niger
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: The United States is gravely concerned about developments in Niger. We strongly support the democratically elected President and condemn in the strongest terms any effort to seize power by force and disrupt the constitutional order. We call for the immediate release of President Mohamed Bazoum and respect...
The United States-New Zealand Relationship
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: U.S.-NEW ZEALAND RELATIONS. New Zealand is a strong, steadfast partner and friend of the United States. The U.S. diplomatic presence in New Zealand dates back to the commissioning of the first U.S. Consul in 1838. Formal diplomatic relations were established in 1942, following the United Kingdom’s recognition...