News from 2023


United States Sanctions Russian Financial Elites and a Russian Business Association

News 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.


2023 P3 Impact Award Finalists Announced

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 Blinken’s Call with Former Nigerien President Issoufou

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller


Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Brazil, Peru

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.


Joint Statement on the C5+1 Special Session on Afghanistan

News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the United States on the occasion of the C5+1 Special Session on Afghanistan in Astana, Kazakhstan on July 27.



Joint Statement on the C5+1 Special Session on Afghanistan

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the United States on the occasion of the C5+1 Special Session on Afghanistan in Astana, Kazakhstan on July 27.


Public notices: State Department publishes 8 in week ending July 29

There were eight notices published by the State Department in week ending July 29, according to the Federal Register.


Five press releases or notices published in May by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism

There were five press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in May.


House Committee on Foreign Affairs publishes 66 press releases in April

There were 66 press releases published by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs in April.


11 press releases or notices published in April by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs

There were 11 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in April.


85 press releases or notices published in February by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs

There were 85 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs in February.


U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs publishes 26 press releases or notices in March

There were 26 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs in March.


Pakistan Independence Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warmest wishes to the people of Pakistan as they celebrate their Independence Day on August 14.


Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom publishes six in March

There were six press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom in March.


Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs publishes 49 in February

There were 49 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in February.


DOS-BHS offers new grant application process starting Aug. 14

U.S. Government Alumni Small Grants Competition grant opened on Aug. 14.


U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs publishes 53 press releases or notices in April

There were 53 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in April.


Pakistan Independence Day

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warmest wishes to the people of Pakistan as they celebrate their Independence Day on August 14.


Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

Release: Today we are announcing the next package of security assistance to aid Ukraine as it defends its territory and protects its people. This package, which is valued at $200 million and is being executed from previously authorized Presidential Drawdown Authority, includes air defense munitions, artillery rounds, anti-armor capabilities, and additional mine-clearing equipment.