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Kingdom of Spain Signs the Artemis Accords
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: In a ceremony held at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, the Honorable Julissa Reynoso, U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Associate Administrator for International and Interagency Relations Karen Feldstein to witness the Artemis Accords signing ceremony for the...
Senior Officials Meeting on Atlantic Cooperation
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Ambassador Jessye Lapenn hosted the first virtual meeting of senior representatives from 43 Atlantic coastal countries on May 23 to build upon a Joint Statement issued last September on the margins of the UN General Assembly.
Sea Turtle Conservation and Shrimp Imports Into the United States
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: The U.S. Department of State is committed to the protection of sea turtles around the world. Each year, the Department of State, acting on authority delegated by the President, certifies to Congress that governments and authorities of shrimp-harvesting nations and economies have programs to reduce the...
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Alaska
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Anchorage, Alaska, May 22-25.
Deepening U.S. Partnership with Papua New Guinea
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
As the largest Pacific Island country, a likeminded democracy, APEC member, and regional energy provider, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a key partner for the United States in the Indo-Pacific region.
Introductory Remarks at the Nuclear Energy Institute’s Nuclear Energy Assembly
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
It’s a pleasure for me to join you today, Ted, both to hear from this impressive group and to speak briefly on the Department of State’s energy priorities and our strategy for international outreach.
Migration and Border Security Policy Updates
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Good afternoon, everybody. On behalf of the Foreign Press Center, I would like to welcome you to this afternoon’s briefing.
City Spotlight Series: Detroit’s Economy, Revitalization, and Hosting of the APEC Transportation & Trade Ministerial Meetings
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Good day, and welcome to this New York Foreign Press Center briefing. My name is Daphne Stavropoulos, and I’m today’s moderator.
City Spotlight: Innovation in the Drone Industry in Grand Forks, North Dakota
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Good day, and welcome to this New York Foreign Press Center briefing. My name is Daphne Stavropoulos, and I’m today’s moderator.
Black Sea Grain Initiative
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Welcome to the New York Foreign Press Center. We’re honored to have two distinguished briefers with us today who will speak on the Black Sea Grain Initiative:
Advancing the Minerals Security Partnership with Argentina and the Private Sector
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
To advance the goals of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), a collaboration of 13 governments to catalyze public and private investment in critical mineral supply chains globally, Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez convened an online discussion with Argentine Secretary of Mining María Fernanda Ávila, international private sector representatives, and MSP partners to discuss critical minerals projects in Argentina.
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and Georgetown, Guyana, May 8-10.
Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt Atlantic Council Remarks
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Thank you for doing this. I really do want it to be a conversation
Inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue Strengthens Collaboration, Understanding Between Science & Technology Communities
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State of the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) Jason Donovan led the U.S. delegation to the inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue (STCD) on May 22 in Taipei, convened under the auspices of the...
Deepening U.S. Partnership with Papua New Guinea
By State Newswire | May 22, 2023
Release: As the largest Pacific Island country, a likeminded democracy, APEC member, and regional energy provider, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a key partner for the United States in the Indo-Pacific region. The United States will continue to partner with PNG on strengthening economic relations, security cooperation,...
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs publishes 15 press releases or notices in January
By State Newswire | May 14, 2023
There were 15 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs in January.
AIM For Climate Summit: Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils in Africa
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: The U.S. Department of State, Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, is organizing a breakout session during the AIM for Climate Summit that will discuss the role of developing climate-resilient seeds and improving soil health and fertility in determining the future success and sustainability of food systems.
Cities on a Hill: Reflections on the Inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: Cities are on the front lines of the biggest issues facing our world today. From the climate and pollution crises to questions of effective democratic governance, cities are where it all happens. The Western Hemisphere is the world’s most urbanized region, with over eighty percent of the population living in cities.
Space Unites Us
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: We are wrapping up Space Diplomacy Week here at the Department of State. All week, we have been celebrating the work of U.S. diplomats helping nations work together in space and building international cooperation to advance our mutual space objectives.
The Czech Republic Signs the Artemis Accords
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: Acting Assistant Secretary Jennifer R. Littlejohn, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Bijan Sabet welcomed the Czech Republic as the 24th Artemis Accords signatory at a ceremony on May 3 at NASA Headquarters. Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský signed on behalf of the Czech Republic and Czech Ambassador to the United States Miloslav Stašek also gave remarks.