News from 2023


United States and New Zealand Meet Under Bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement

On Tuesday, April 4, the United States and New Zealand held productive discussions under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).


Joint Statement On The Joint Commercial Commission Between The United States And The Republic Of Moldova

Delegations from the Republic of Moldova and the United States of America met in Chisinau, under the auspices of the Moldova – U.S. Joint Commercial Commission (JCC).


Ambassador Tai Signs U.S. Instrument of Acceptance of WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Alongside WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today signed the United States’ instrument of acceptance of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and presented it to WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Before Their Meeting

Release: PRIME MINISTER PHAM: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary of State, I am delighted to welcome you to Vietnam and to see you again here in my country, and I highly appreciate your arrangement of your time for this visit. It is a - I do believe that this visit was previously arranged for last year, however due to the conditions on both sides it cannot take place until now.


Assistant Secretary Holmgren’s Travel to Seattle

News Release: From April 17-18, Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research (INR) Brett Holmgren will travel to Seattle, Washington. He will deliver remarks on INR’s mission at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington and will participate in recruitment activities, ...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Cafiero in Buenos Aires

News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Cafiero in Buenos Aires

Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.


DOS-RUS offers new grant application process starting April 15

U.S. Embassy Port Moresby PAS Annual Program Statement grant opened on April 15.


U.S. Space Force – Together Expanding our Competitive Advantage in Space

Release: Major General John Olson is the Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of Space Operations for the U.S. Space Force at the Pentagon. In this position, he assists with organizing, training, and equipping space forces; develops and acquires military space systems; and conducts space operations to advance...


TUNE IN: Chairman McCaul to Join Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” This Sunday at 10amET/9amCT

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join Fox News‘ “Sunday Morning Futures" with Maria Bartiromo this Sunday, April 16th.


Building a Future Ukraine in Partnership with the Private Sector

News Release: Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said in her keynote address at the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum on Thursday that “support for Ukraine is an investment in our own security and our own prosperity and the world that we and our children want to live in." That’s why the Department of State, USAID, ...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Before Their Meeting

News Release: PRIME MINISTER PHAM: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary of State, I am delighted to welcome you to Vietnam and to see you again here in my country, and I highly appreciate your arrangement of your time for this visit. It is a - I do believe that this visit was previously arranged for last year, however due to the conditions on both sides it cannot take place until now.


The United States Welcomes Release of Detainees from Yemeni Conflict

Release: The United States welcomes the release of nearly 900 detainees from all sides of the Yemen conflict. This release reunifies hundreds of families ahead of Eid al-Fitr and takes place amidst a 13-month period of calm initiated by the UN-mediated truce.


McCaul on the Anniversary of Vladimir Kara-Murza’s Wrongful Detainment by Russia

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the one year anniversary of Vladimir Kara-Murza’s wrongful detainment by Russia.


Building a Future Ukraine in Partnership with the Private Sector

Release: Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said in her keynote address at the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum on Thursday that “support for Ukraine is an investment in our own security and our own prosperity and the world that we and our children want to live in." That’s why the Department of State, USAID ...



U.S. Actions Targeting Transnational Criminals for Illicit Fentanyl Activity

News Release: Today, the United States is announcing a series of actions against those involved in illicit fentanyl trafficking. Through the Department of State we announced rewards offers for information leading to the arrest or conviction of 27 individuals. Additionally, the Department of Justice announced significant ...



McCaul on the Anniversary of Vladimir Kara-Murza’s Wrongful Detainment by Russia

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the one year anniversary of Vladimir Kara-Murza’s wrongful detainment by Russia.


HFAC Member Roundtable on AUKUS and Arms Exports Modernization

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Following his trip to Northeast Asia, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a two-part session roundtable discussion focused on security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and opportunities and challenges in implementing...