News from 2023
Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Canada
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Toronto, Canada, April 3-4 where he will represent the United States at the U.S.-Canada Summit, hosted by the Eurasia Group and the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Financial Group.
U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in Latin America: Securing Weapons and Ammunition, Releasing Land, Promoting Environmental Resilience
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
In Latin America the United States funds physical security and stockpile management programs in Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, and the Caribbean region to improve the security and management of munitions stockpiles, disrupt the diversion and illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons, and reduce the risk of catastrophic unplanned explosions at munition storage sites
Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
As we mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action this year, the United States will continue to place its commitment to multilateral engagement and human rights at the center of U.S. foreign policy.
Combating Systemic Corruption in Haiti
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Today, the United States is taking action to support the people of Haiti and respond to the ongoing instability in the country by imposing visa restrictions and financial sanctions on former President of the Haitian Chamber of Deputies Gary Bodeau for his involvement in corruption.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Chilean Foreign Minister van Klaveren
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
U.S. Welcomes Canada’s Repatriation from Northeast Syria
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The United States appreciates Canada’s repatriation today of 14 women and children from displaced persons camps in northeast Syria.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Travel to New Orleans, Santo Domingo, and Buenos Aires
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel April 10-14 to New Orleans, Louisiana; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
U.S. – Cuba Migration Talks Held April 12 in Washington
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
On April 12, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington, DC to discuss the implementation of the U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting on Economic Development in the Dominican Republic
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting With President Abinader and FM Álvarez of the Dominican Republic
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
U.S. – Taiwan Working Group Meeting on International Organizations
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
On April 10, 2023, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) convened representatives of the U.S. Department of State and the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other agencies for consultations in Washington on expanding Taiwan’s participation in the United Nations system and in other international forums.
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel London and Paris
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to London, United Kingdom, from March 28–29, and to Paris, France, from March 30–31.
Ambassador Van Schaack’s Remarks on the U.S. Proposal to Prosecute Russian Crimes of Aggression
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Honorable delegates and colleagues. It is an honor and privilege to address you as the sixth U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at “Imprisoned Without Just Cause: #FreeThemAll” event hosted by the Lithuanian Embassy
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
It is wonderful to be here among friends and colleagues. A heartfelt thank you to our Lithuanian partners, including Vice Foreign Minister Adomenas and Ambassador Plepyte, for their generous hospitality.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Virtual Panel Session on “A Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
In his first year in office, President Biden launched the summit to look at the future of democracy, which we see is at an inflection point.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tajani
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt’s Remarks at the Center for the Study of Democracy
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
A/S Pyatt: Thank you very much, Ognian. It’s wonderful to see everybody, and many, many thanks to CSD for inviting me to be part of this conversation today on an issue that is so important to our transatlantic issues and to our shared interest in the energy transition.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Latvian Foreign Minister Rinkevics
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Belgium
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Brussels, Belgium, April 3-5, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministerial and the tenth U.S.-EU Energy Council meeting.
Russia’s Arrest of a U.S. Citizen
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
We are deeply concerned over Russia’s widely-reported detention of a U.S. citizen journalist. We are in contact with the Wall Street Journal on this situation.