News from 2023
Terrorist Attacks in Tel Aviv and the West Bank
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist attacks in the West Bank and Tel Aviv.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Special Representative for Afghanistan West’s April 11 – 18 Travel to Qatar, UAE, Istanbul
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
In Doha, Special Representative for Afghanistan (SRA) Thomas West will meet with Qatari colleagues, Afghan civil society leaders, and partner missions.
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to the Gulf
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking is traveling to the Gulf on April 11 to support ongoing efforts to secure a new agreement on a comprehensive peace process.
Terrorist Designation of Hurras al-Din Leader
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The United States remains committed to disrupting al-Qa’ida affiliates who exploit under-governed spaces and conflict zones in Syria
Bahrain and Qatar Restore Diplomatic Ties
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The United States congratulates our key partners Bahrain and Qatar on their decision to resume diplomatic ties.
U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in South and Central Asia: Releasing Land, Preventing Accidents, Promoting Environmental Resilience
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
With support from the United States, South and Central Asian countries are securing weapons and ammunition stockpiles, clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance that threaten civilians, promoting peace and security, and strengthening ties in the region, all of which advances U.S. regional and global security priorities.
After Action Review on Afghanistan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
In December of 2021, I asked Ambassador Dan Smith to lead an After Action Review of the Department of State’s execution of its duties related to ending the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan.
Joint Statement on the United States-Kyrgyz Republic Annual Bilateral Consultations
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kyrgyz Republic on the occasion of United States-Kyrgyz Republic Annual Bilateral Consultations (ABCs) in Washington.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Abdul Momen Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to have Foreign Minister Momen here with us today at the State Department, and important to take account of the fact that the relationship between Bangladesh and the United States has grown tremendously over the last 50 years – economically, our people-to-people ties, work that we’ve been doing more recently on everything from climate to health, which we very much value.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Momen
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met yesterday with Bangladesh’s Minister for Foreign Affairs A.K. Abdul Momen.
Joint 10-Year Plans for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The following is being released jointly by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Virtual Listening Session following the 16th Round of Negotiations to Modernize the Columbia River Treaty Regime
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The United States and Canada conducted the 16th round of Columbia River Treaty regime negotiations from March 22–23 in Washington, D.C. As President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau affirmed on March 24,
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Julio Arriola Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Well, good afternoon, everyone. It is a real pleasure to have Foreign Minister Arriola here.
Secretary Blinken’s Participation in the Tenth U.S.-Colombia High-Level Dialogue
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken led the U.S. delegation to the tenth round of the U.S.-Colombia High-Level Dialogue (HLD) in Washington, D.C. on March 27-28.
Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Todd D. Robinson Travels to Mexico City
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson will travel to Mexico City, Mexico March 28-31 to open the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference and meet with INL’s partners in justice and law enforcement.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Paraguayan Foreign Minister Arriola
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks at the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
I’m glad to join the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference.
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks at the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
I’m glad to join the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference.
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken at an Event Thanking Members of the State Department Workforce Who Helped Welcome 222 Political Prisoners from Nicaragua
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Well, this is really a moment to just drop the mic and leave because – (laughter) – a few things I wanted to share with all of you, but I think the first and most important is this: