News from 2023
Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a UN Cybercrime Convention Sixth Negotiating Session at the United Nations in New York
By State Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: The sixth negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention will convene at the United Nations in New York August 21 - September 1. This session will launch in-depth negotiations of the draft convention. Ambassador (ret.) Deborah McCarthy will serve again as the U.S. Head of Delegation and Lead Negotiator for the session. The U.S. delegation includes officials from the Departments of State and Justice.
Tenth Anniversary of the Ghouta, Syria Chemical Weapons Attack
By State Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
Release: Ten years ago the Assad regime launched rockets carrying the deadly nerve agent sarin into the Ghouta district of Damascus, killing more than 1,400 people.
Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Matza’s Travel to Indonesia and the Philippines
By State Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
Release: Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to Jakarta and Manila, August 21-31, to advance ongoing PGI-led efforts to facilitate strategic infrastructure investments in electric vehicle supply chains, clean energy solutions for captive power, connective transportation corridors, and trusted digital networks.
Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Bitter’s Travel to Armenia, Jordan, and Egypt
By State Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel August 21-28 to Yerevan, Amman, and Cairo. During her trip, the Assistant Secretary will observe U.S. consular operations and meet with foreign government counterparts to underscore our deep and sustained commitment to the protection of U.S. citizens overseas and the facilitation of legitimate travel to the United States.
U.S. Delegation to the Seventh Global Environment Facility Assembly in Vancouver, Canada
By State Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
Release: Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will lead the U.S. delegation to the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) taking place in Vancouver, Canada, August 22-26.
6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
By State Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: Today marks the 6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. The United States stands with the global community of victims, families, survivors, and communities who have been impacted by the scourge of terrorism.
Tenth Anniversary of the Ghouta, Syria Chemical Weapons Attack
By State Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: Ten years ago the Assad regime launched rockets carrying the deadly nerve agent sarin into the Ghouta district of Damascus, killing more than 1,400 people.
U.S. Delegation to the Seventh Global Environment Facility Assembly in Vancouver, Canada
By State Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will lead the U.S. delegation to the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) taking place in Vancouver, Canada, August 22-26.
6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
By State Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
Release: Today marks the 6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. The United States stands with the global community of victims, families, survivors, and communities who have been impacted by the scourge of terrorism.
Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Bitter’s Travel to Armenia, Jordan, and Egypt
By State Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel August 21-28 to Yerevan, Amman, and Cairo. During her trip, the Assistant Secretary will observe U.S. consular operations and meet with foreign government counterparts to underscore our deep and sustained commitment to the protection of U.S. citizens overseas and the facilitation of legitimate travel to the United States.
IRFBA Statement on the Occasion of International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
By State Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
Release: As members, friends, and observers of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance we honour August 22nd as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.
Assistant Secretary of State Satterfield Travels to India
By State Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: From August 22-27, 2023, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will travel to India to lead the United States’ delegation to the Group of 20 (G20) Culture Ministerial in Varanasi, India. The Assistant Secretary’s trip comes on the heels of Prime Minister Modi’s official state visit to the United States in June and precedes the G20 Leaders’ Summit which is slated to occur in early September.
Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Matza’s Travel to Indonesia and the Philippines
By State Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to Jakarta and Manila, August 21-31, to advance ongoing PGI-led efforts to facilitate strategic infrastructure investments in electric vehicle supply chains, clean energy solutions for captive power, connective transportation corridors, and trusted digital networks.
Presidential Elections in Zimbabwe
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: As Zimbabweans prepare to head to the polls on Aug. 23, the United States calls on all actors to commit to free, fair, and peaceful elections. The Zimbabwean people deserve the chance to choose their future without fear of repression or intimidation, in line with Zimbabwe’s constitution. We believe the best route to peace and prosperity is for governments to respect the right of their citizens to vote and allow for peaceful and democratic political processes.
McCaul, Mast Frustrated with Lack of Transparency in Ongoing Malley Saga
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: Thank you for making John Bass, Under Secretary of State for Management, and Gentry Smith, Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security, available for a closed briefing with us on July 28th on the suspension of Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley’s, security clearance.
The Central African Republic’s Constitutional Referendum
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: On Aug. 21, the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic validated the results of the July 30 constitutional referendum, which, among other changes, removes presidential term limits, and undercuts the country’s democratic governance. We believe that regular peaceful transitions of power ...
The Central African Republic’s Constitutional Referendum
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
Release: On Aug. 21, the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic validated the results of the July 30 constitutional referendum, which, among other changes, removes presidential term limits, and undercuts the country’s democratic governance. We believe that regular peaceful transitions of power...
McCaul, Scalise, Stefanik Express Concern over Biden Admin Deal with Iran
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Austin, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), and House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) co-led a letter to President Biden underscoring concern over reports his administration has contemporaneously brokered a...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Foreign Minister Shoukry of Egypt
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
The Central African Republic’s Constitutional Referendum
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
Release: On Aug. 21, the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic validated the results of the July 30 constitutional referendum, which, among other changes, removes presidential term limits, and undercuts the country’s democratic governance. We believe that regular peaceful transitions of power...