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Bangladesh Security Dialogue
Release: On September 5, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Mira Resnick and Bangladesh Director General (North America) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Khandker Masudul Alam chaired the Ninth U.S.-Bangladesh Bilateral Security Dialogue in Dhaka.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at a Joint Press Availability
Release: FOREIGN MINISTER KULEBA: (Via interpreter) Tony, welcome to Kyiv. I think that there is - we don’t need any formal greetings because during this time with joint work - specifically with the beginning of the large-scale invasion - our relationship with the Ukraine and United States, they went to such level that we don’t need a - we need everything - what we need is just open and sincere conversation. And this is what we had today.
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Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Ukraine
By State Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken visited Kyiv on September 6, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba to underscore unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine’s defense of its sovereign territory and the people of Ukraine...
AUKUS: A Generational Opportunity
By State Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
Release: Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Risch, Honorable Members of the Committee,.
New Package of Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
Release: Today we are announcing the next package of military assistance to aid Ukraine as it defends its territory and protects its people. This package contains important capabilities to help Ukraine on the battlefield. It includes AIM-9M missiles for air defense, munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket...
U.S. Department of State Concludes Settlement Resolving Export Violations by Island Pyrochemical Industries Corp.
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: The U.S. Department of State has concluded an administrative settlement with Island Pyrochemical Industries Corp. (IPI), to resolve three violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 U.S.C. § 2751 et seq., and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. The...
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs publishes four press releases or notices in March
By State Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
There were four press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs in March.
U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
The United States, our allies, and our partners worldwide are united in support of Ukraine in response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine.
Use of Presidential Drawdown Authority for Military Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
The use of the Presidential Drawdown Authority to direct a drawdown to provide military assistance under section 506(a)
U.S. Department of State Debars Ten Persons for Violating or Conspiring to Violate the Arms Export Control Act
By State Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
On June 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of State published in the Federal Register a notice of ten persons statutorily debarred for having been convicted of violating, or conspiring to violate, the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751, et seq.).
12th U.S.-EU Space Dialogue Held in Brussels
By State Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
Hosted by the European Union, officials from the United States and the European Union met for the 12th U.S.-EU Space Dialogue June 26-27 in Brussels, Belgium.
U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
By State Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
The Government of the United States hosted the Government of Japan for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD)
Ambassador Fick’s Travel to Israel
By State Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Tel Aviv, Israel from June 26 to 29, 2023 to participate in Israel Cyber Week and meet with Israeli government counterparts and representatives of the U.S. and Israeli private sectors.
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
Release: The United States continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, whose enduring courage and solidarity inspires the world. The United States is partnering with over 50 nations to lead efforts in support of Ukraine’s self-defense against Russian aggression.
Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs publishes 11 in February
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
There were 11 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs in February.
Secretary Blinken Welcomes International Education Community to Washington, D.C. for 75th NAFSA: National Association of International Educators’ Conference
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
This week in Washington, D.C., U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomed nearly 10,000 attendees from higher education institutions, foreign governments, and other key industry stakeholders to the 75th NAFSA:
Securing International Airspace Through U.S.-funded Training Programs
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Illicitly proliferated Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, or All-purpose Tactical Guided Missiles (ATGMs), continue to pose risks to international skies.
U.S. Countermeasures in Response to Russia’s Violations of the New START Treaty
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty.
U.S. Countermeasures in Response to Russia’s Violations of the New START Treaty
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty.
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Russia is continuing to wage a brutal and unprovoked war against Ukraine.