News from 2023
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 Antony J. Blinken and Mexican Foreign Secretary Alicia Bárcena at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It is a real pleasure to welcome Foreign Minister Bárcena to the State Department, to the United States, on her first visit in this capacity.
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.
Chad National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish to congratulate the people of the Republic of Chad as you celebrate the 63rd anniversary of your independence.
Chad National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish to congratulate the people of the Republic of Chad as you celebrate the 63rd anniversary of your independence.
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,...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Mexican Foreign Secretary Alicia Bárcena at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It is a real pleasure to welcome Foreign Minister Bárcena to the State Department, to the United States, on her first visit in this capacity.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park
By State Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
United States-Israel Strategic Technology Dialogue
By State Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: On August 9-10, the United States and Israel held meetings of the four working groups of the U.S.-Israel Strategic High-Level Dialogue on Technology in Jerusalem.
Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Brazil, Peru
By State Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Mallory Stewart, will travel to Brasilia, Brazil and Lima, Peru the week of August 13-17 for meetings with government officials.
State Department publishes notice on Aug. 11
By State Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
The US State Department published a one page notice on Aug. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
State Department Launches Discussions on International Lunar Year Concept
By State Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: In July, the State Department’s Bureau of Oceans, and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs hosted representatives of scientific institutions and space scientists for an introductory discussion of the concept of an International Lunar Year as set forth in the White House Office of Science ...
State Department Launches Discussions on International Lunar Year Concept
By State Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
Release: In July, the State Department’s Bureau of Oceans, and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs hosted representatives of scientific institutions and space scientists for an introductory discussion of the concept of an International Lunar Year as set forth in the White House Office of Science...
TUNE IN: Chairman McCaul to Join Fox News Sunday at 9amET/8amCT
By State Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join “Fox News Sunday" with Shannon Bream this Sunday, August 13th.
Secretary Blinken’s Visit to the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC)
By State Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: Today, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken visited the Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) in Blackstone, Virginia, where he met with staff and observed some of the specialized security training that is provided to Department personnel and other U.S. government agencies.
TUNE IN: Chairman McCaul to Join Fox News Sunday at 9amET/8amCT
By State Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join “Fox News Sunday" with Shannon Bream this Sunday, August 13th.
U.S. Welcomes Completion of The Safer Oil Tanker Offloading Operation in the Red Sea
By State Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: I welcome the news that the UN has completed a complex maritime operation in the Red Sea to safely offload the entirety of the oil onboard the FSO Safer, a decaying 47-year-old oil supertanker moored off Yemen’s Red Sea coast. The Safer was at risk of an oil spill four times the size of the Exxon Valdez disaster. Such a spill would have cost tens of billions of dollars to clean up and been an environmental, economic, and humanitarian catastrophe for the region.
United States-Israel Strategic Technology Dialogue
By State Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
Release: On August 9-10, the United States and Israel held meetings of the four working groups of the U.S.-Israel Strategic High-Level Dialogue on Technology in Jerusalem.
United States Sanctions Russian Financial Elites and a Russian Business Association
By State Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on four prominent members of Russia’s financial elite who have served on the supervisory board of the Alfa Group Consortium, one of the largest financial and investment conglomerates in Russia.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Former Nigerien President Issoufou
By State Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.