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Designating Hizballah Operatives and Financial Facilitators in South America and Lebanon
Release: The United States is today designating key Hizballah operatives and financiers operating a network in South America and Lebanon that generates revenue for Hizballah’s terrorist activities and provides cover for its presence in Latin America. Today’s action, taken in collaboration with partners in the...
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at a Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) Hearing on China’s Global Transnational Repression Campaign
Release: Good morning. Thank you, Chairman Smith and Co-chair Merkley, Ranking Member McGovern, and fellow commissioners. I am honored to be with you all today for this important discussion on the increasingly pervasive and concerning use of transnational repression by PRC authorities.
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Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Dodd’s Travel to Lima, Peru
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
Release: Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will travel to Peru from September 12 - 14. His visit will focus on encouraging Peru’s full participation in the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity. In Lima, he will meet with Peruvian government leadership, key congressional...
Designating Hizballah Operatives and Financial Facilitators in South America and Lebanon
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
Release: The United States is today designating key Hizballah operatives and financiers operating a network in South America and Lebanon that generates revenue for Hizballah’s terrorist activities and provides cover for its presence in Latin America. Today’s action, taken in collaboration with partners in the...
Flooding in Libya
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
Release: The United States expresses its sympathies and condolences to those affected by the devastating flooding in Libya. The United States is coordinating with UN partners and Libyan authorities on how we can assist the ongoing relief efforts.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jake Tapper of CNN’s State of the Union
By State Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
Release: QUESTION: And joining me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, thanks for joining us. I do want to start with this devastating earthquake in Morocco Saturday morning. The death toll staggering, expected to rise, of course. Rescuers struggling to reach some hard-to-hit - hard-hit areas. Obviously the first 24 to 48 hours are the most crucial. What is the U.S. doing to help?
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jonathan Karl of ABC This Week
By State Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
Release: QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us. I want to begin with that devastating earthquake this weekend in Morocco. What is the United States doing to assist in the relief, recovery, search and rescue operation there?
The 50th Anniversary of the Military Coup in Chile
By State Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
Release: The 50th anniversary of the military coup that overthrew the democratically elected government of President Salvador Allende is an opportunity to reflect on this break in Chile’s democratic order and the suffering that it caused. We pay our deepest respects to the victims of the repression that followed...
Assistant Secretary Toloui Travels to Japan and the Republic of Korea
By State Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui will travel to Japan and the Republic of Korea, September 11 to 14. Assistant Secretary Toloui will meet with government, business, and academic partners to discuss strategies to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen commercial ties in the Indo-Pacific.
Symposium on Accelerating, Science, Technology and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia
By State Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
Release: The U.S. Department of State hosted the Symposium on Accelerating Science, Technology, and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 5-7. The U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP), Arizona State University, and Rochester Institute of Technology jointly developed...
New Partnership with Vietnam to Explore Semiconductor Supply Chain Opportunities
By State Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
Release: The U.S. State Department is partnering with the Government of Vietnam to explore opportunities to grow and diversify the global semiconductor ecosystem under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, created by the CHIPS Act of 2022. This partnership will help create a more resilient, secure, and sustainable global semiconductor value chain.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jonathan Karl of ABC This Week
By State Newswire | Sep 11, 2023
Release: QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us. I want to begin with that devastating earthquake this weekend in Morocco. What is the United States doing to assist in the relief, recovery, search and rescue operation there?
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Colombian Foreign Minister Leyva
By State Newswire | Sep 11, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jake Tapper of CNN’s State of the Union
By State Newswire | Sep 11, 2023
Release: QUESTION: And joining me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, thanks for joining us. I do want to start with this devastating earthquake in Morocco Saturday morning. The death toll staggering, expected to rise, of course. Rescuers struggling to reach some hard-to-hit - hard-hit areas. Obviously the first 24 to 48 hours are the most crucial. What is the U.S. doing to help?
Urgent Need for Humanitarian Supplies into Nagorno-Karabakh
By State Newswire | Sep 11, 2023
Release: The United States is deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. We note that humanitarian supplies are positioned near both the Lachin and Aghdam routes, and we repeat our call for the immediate and simultaneous opening of both corridors to allow passage ...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jake Tapper of CNN’s State of the Union
By State Newswire | Sep 11, 2023
Release: QUESTION: And joining me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, thanks for joining us. I do want to start with this devastating earthquake in Morocco Saturday morning. The death toll staggering, expected to rise, of course. Rescuers struggling to reach some hard-to-hit - hard-hit areas. Obviously the first 24 to 48 hours are the most crucial. What is the U.S. doing to help?
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Foreign Minister Bourita of Morocco
By State Newswire | Sep 11, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Brussels
By State Newswire | Sep 11, 2023
Release: Special Advisor Sara Minkara will travel to Brussels, Belgium, September 10 to 13, for meetings with government officials, local non-governmental organizations, disability activists, and representatives of the United States missions to the EU and NATO. She will connect with EU and NATO representatives ...
Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd Travels to Santiago, Chile
By State Newswire | Sep 11, 2023
Release: Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will lead a U.S. government delegation to visit Santiago, Chile, September 10-11, at the invitation of the Chilean government to join commemoration events on the 50th anniversary of the coup in Chile. During the visit, which he will conduct...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jonathan Karl of ABC This Week
By State Newswire | Sep 11, 2023
Release: QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us. I want to begin with that devastating earthquake this weekend in Morocco. What is the United States doing to assist in the relief, recovery, search and rescue operation there?