News from 2023
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matt Miller
United States Sanctions Three Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Traffickers
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
Release: Today, as part of the United States whole-of-government strategy to tackle the nation’s overdose epidemic, and in close coordination with the Government of Mexico, the United States is designating three Sinaloa Cartel members involved in the illicit trafficking of fentanyl and other deadly drugs.
Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions to Hold the Lukashenka Regime to Account on the Third Anniversary of the Fraudulent Presidential Election in Belarus
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: Today marks three years since the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus and the Alyaksandr Lukashenka regime’s crackdown on the Belarusian people’s demands for freedom. The United States continues to stand with the brave people of Belarus as they seek a country grounded in the rule of law, respect for human rights, and an accountable, democratically-elected government.
McCaul on Executive Order Curbing US Tech Investment in China
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the below statement following President Biden’s long-overdue executive order to limit U.S. investments in China.
McCaul Reiterates Call for Transparency on Afghan Aid After SIGAR Report Says Taliban Benefitting from Funding
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: Austin, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has released the following statement following a Special Inspector General for Afghanistan (SIGAR) report that found the Taliban is accessing both U.S. and UN aid that was meant to go directly to the people of Afghanistan. Chairman McCaul sent a letter to USAID in May of this year calling for greater oversight and requesting information on U.S. assistance to Afghanistan. USAID has yet to provide an answer.
Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions to Hold the Lukashenka Regime to Account on the Third Anniversary of the Fraudulent Presidential Election in Belarus
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
Release: Today marks three years since the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus and the Alyaksandr Lukashenka regime’s crackdown on the Belarusian people’s demands for freedom. The United States continues to stand with the brave people of Belarus as they seek a country grounded in the rule of law, respect for human rights, and an accountable, democratically-elected government.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matt Miller.
McCaul, Meeks, Salazar, Castro Statement on Assassination of Ecuadorian Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Chairwoman Maria Salazar (R-FL), and Ranking Member Joaquin Castro (D-TX) issued the following statement expressing outrage and calling for an investigation and prosecution of the assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.
McCaul Demands TIs, Documents in Response to State’s “Unacceptable” Noncompliance with Afghanistan Withdrawal Subpoena
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: On July 18, 2023, the Committee served you with a subpoena to produce the Afghanistan After- Action Review (AAR) files by July 25, 2023. This followed repeated requests for voluntary productions dating back to January 2023, and multiple warnings of compulsory process. To date,...
Joint U.S., U.K. and Canadian Sanctions Against Former Lebanese Official and Co-Conspirators in Corruption Scheme
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: Today, the United States, in coordination with the U.K. and Canada, is designating the former governor of Lebanon’s central bank, Riad Salameh, and four of his close associates who enriched themselves at the expense of the Lebanese people.
ECOWAS Call for Restoration of Constitutional Order in the Republic of Niger
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
Release: The United States joins the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in calling for the restoration of constitutional order in Niger. The United States appreciates the determination of ECOWAS to explore all options for the peaceful resolution of the crisis. Democracy is the best foundation for development, social cohesion, and stability in Niger. We stand with the Nigerien people in working toward these goals.
2023 P3 Impact Award Finalists Announced
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
Release: The Office of Global Partnerships at the U.S. Department of State, Concordia, and the University of Virginia Darden School’s Institute for Business in Society are pleased to announce the five finalists for the 2023 P3 Impact Award. This award recognizes exemplary public-private partnerships (P3s) that...
2023 P3 Impact Award Finalists Announced
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
Release: The Office of Global Partnerships at the U.S. Department of State, Concordia, and the University of Virginia Darden School’s Institute for Business in Society are pleased to announce the five finalists for the 2023 P3 Impact Award. This award recognizes exemplary public-private partnerships (P3s) that...
Joint U.S., U.K. and Canadian Sanctions Against Former Lebanese Official and Co-Conspirators in Corruption Scheme
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
Release: Today, the United States, in coordination with the U.K. and Canada, is designating the former governor of Lebanon’s central bank, Riad Salameh, and four of his close associates who enriched themselves at the expense of the Lebanese people.
2023 P3 Impact Award Finalists Announced
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: The Office of Global Partnerships at the U.S. Department of State, Concordia, and the University of Virginia Darden School’s Institute for Business in Society are pleased to announce the five finalists for the 2023 P3 Impact Award. This award recognizes exemplary public-private partnerships (P3s) that ...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the 50th Anniversary of the AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships Program
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: MS SCHWIER: Friends, colleagues, fellows, both current and former, scientific societies, lovers of science and technology, distinguished guests joining virtually and in person, welcome. My name is Allison Schwier; I am the acting science and technology advisor to the Secretary.
ECOWAS Call for Restoration of Constitutional Order in the Republic of Niger
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: The United States joins the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in calling for the restoration of constitutional order in Niger. The United States appreciates the determination of ECOWAS to explore all options for the peaceful resolution of the crisis. Democracy is the best foundation for development, social cohesion, and stability in Niger. We stand with the Nigerien people in working toward these goals.
Joint U.S., U.K. and Canadian Sanctions Against Former Lebanese Official and Co-Conspirators in Corruption Scheme
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
Release: Today, the United States, in coordination with the U.K. and Canada, is designating the former governor of Lebanon’s central bank, Riad Salameh, and four of his close associates who enriched themselves at the expense of the Lebanese people.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.