News from 2023


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Wong

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong Before Their Meeting

Release: FOREIGN MINISTER WONG: I just want to say, Tony, it’s so wonderful to welcome you to Australia, and we have been looking forward to this. We - obviously we’ve been working together for some time. I know we saw each other just last week - was that just last week? I think it was last week. We have appreciated...



Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders

Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver closing remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. EDT at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with French Foreign Minister Colonna

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller


Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska

News Release: Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska, from July 31 - August 4.


Republic of Peru National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the Peruvian people on the anniversary of Peru’s independence. The ties between our nations began in 1826, and our relationship today remains strong as we work together to create opportunities for inclusive economic growth and uphold our commitments to democracy and human rights.


McCaul Statement on Admin’s Announcement of Military Assistance for Taiwan

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released a statement following the Biden administration’s announcement of the first drawdown package for Taiwan.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Wong

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller


Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver closing remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. EDT at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.


McCaul Statement on Admin’s Announcement of Military Assistance for Taiwan

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released a statement following the Biden administration’s announcement of the first drawdown package for Taiwan.


Second Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum Focuses on Countering Violent Extremism

Release: On June 6-7, the U.S. Department of State’s (State) Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) held the second meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum (CTLEF), which focused on racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism (REMVE). The Government of Norway...


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Australian Prime Minister Albanese

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller


Republic of Peru National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the Peruvian people on the anniversary of Peru’s independence. The ties between our nations began in 1826, and our relationship today remains strong as we work together to create opportunities for inclusive economic growth and uphold our commitments to democracy and human rights.


 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Australian Prime Minister Albanese

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong Before Their Meeting

News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER WONG: I just want to say, Tony, it’s so wonderful to welcome you to Australia, and we have been looking forward to this. We - obviously we’ve been working together for some time. I know we saw each other just last week - was that just last week? I think it was last week. We have appreciated ...


Joint Statement on Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) 2023

News Release: The Governments of Australia and the United States of America released the following statement on the occasion of the 33rd Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller


State Department publishes 4 notices in week ending July 15

There were four notices published by the State Department in week ending July 15, according to the Federal Register.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.