News from 2023
Selection of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
Release: The United States congratulates Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on his selection as Thailand’s next prime minister. This year, we celebrate 190 years of formal diplomatic relations, making the U.S.-Thai partnership one of our oldest relationships in the world. Together, as friends and allies, we have deepened mutual prosperity, improved security in the region, faced global public health challenges, and forged strong people-to-people ties.
Risch, McCaul, Menendez Condemn PARLACEN’s Decision to Expel Taiwan
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) expelled Taiwan and admitted China as a permanent observer yesterday.
Joint Statement on Launch of the Nature Crime Alliance
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
Release: The text of the following joint statement was released in Vancouver, Canada by founding participants of the Nature Crime Alliance, including the governments of Gabon, the Kingdom of Norway, the United States of America; the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); the Global Environment Facility (GEF);...
Joint Statement on Launch of the Nature Crime Alliance
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: The text of the following joint statement was released in Vancouver, Canada by founding participants of the Nature Crime Alliance, including the governments of Gabon, the Kingdom of Norway, the United States of America; the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); the Global Environment Facility (GEF); ...
Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions on Individuals and Entities to Promote Accountability for Forced Transfer and Deportation of Children During Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: Today, on Ukrainian Independence Day, the Department of State is imposing sanctions and pursuing visa restrictions to promote accountability for individuals and entities connected to forcible transfer and deportation of Ukraine’s children. Some targets are being designated pursuant to Executive Order ...
Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions on Individuals and Entities Russia to Promote Accountability for Forced Transfer and Deportation of Children During Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: Today, on Ukrainian Independence Day, the United States is taking additional actions against entities and individuals, including those connected to human rights violations and abuses committed since Russia’s invasion.
Israel’s Commitments to Extend Reciprocal Privileges to All U.S. Citizens
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: On July 19, 2023, the United States and Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Extension of Reciprocal Privileges and the Visa Waiver Program (MOU on Reciprocity), which details the steps Israel is committed to take to extend reciprocal privileges to all U.S. citizens and nationals traveling...
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry at the Scottish Global Dialogues in Edinburgh, Scotland
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for inviting me to share some thoughts with you today. Mark Muller Stuart, I am especially grateful for your role in making this possible, and thank you to the Signet for hosting.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
U.S. Sanctions Individuals Contributing to the Recent Escalation of Conflict in the DRC
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on six individuals contributing to the most recent escalation of conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Each of these individuals is contributing to instability in the eastern DRC and, in many cases, perpetrating human rights abuses...
Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions on Individuals and Entities Russia to Promote Accountability for Forced Transfer and Deportation of Children During Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: Today, on Ukrainian Independence Day, the United States is taking additional actions against entities and individuals, including those connected to human rights violations and abuses committed since Russia’s invasion.
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement On the Launch Using Ballistic Missile Technology by North Korea
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions discussed on Aug. 24 by State Department
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
The US State Department published a three page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement On the Launch Using Ballistic Missile Technology by North Korea
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
The Sixth Anniversary of Genocide Against Rohingya
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: On Aug. 25, the sixth anniversary of genocide against Rohingya, the United States stands with the victims and survivors and reaffirms our commitment to pursue justice and accountability for the atrocities committed by the Burma military. We are deeply grateful to the Government and the people of Bangladesh for giving shelter and refuge to nearly one million Rohingya, as well as other countries in the region hosting Rohingya refugees.
Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions on Individuals and Entities Russia to Promote Accountability for Forced Transfer and Deportation of Children During Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: Today, on Ukrainian Independence Day, the United States is taking additional actions against entities and individuals, including those connected to human rights violations and abuses committed since Russia’s invasion.
Melanie H. Higgins
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: Melanie Harris Higgins is currently serving as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, covering portfolios that include U.S. policy engagement in southern Africa as well as regional peace and security programs across sub-Saharan Africa. She is a career member of the Senior Foreign...
Israel’s Commitments to Extend Reciprocal Privileges to All U.S. Citizens
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: On July 19, 2023, the United States and Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Extension of Reciprocal Privileges and the Visa Waiver Program (MOU on Reciprocity), which details the steps Israel is committed to take to extend reciprocal privileges to all U.S. citizens and nationals traveling ...
Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions on Individuals and Entities to Promote Accountability for Forced Transfer and Deportation of Children During Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: Today, on Ukrainian Independence Day, the Department of State is imposing sanctions and pursuing visa restrictions to promote accountability for individuals and entities connected to forcible transfer and deportation of Ukraine’s children. Some targets are being designated pursuant to Executive Order...
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry at the Scottish Global Dialogues in Edinburgh, Scotland
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for inviting me to share some thoughts with you today. Mark Muller Stuart, I am especially grateful for your role in making this possible, and thank you to the Signet for hosting.