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Release: Today, the United States is designating Ashot Mkrtychev for arms-related activities involving the DPRK and Russia. This is the first designation in the DPRK sanctions program in response to Russia’s attempt to secure weapons from the DPRK.

Digital Briefing with Barbara Leaf, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf talks about her recent travel to Jordan, Egypt, Libya, Lebanon and Tunisia, and takes questions from participating journalists.  .

Peace and Security in Africa: The Impact of Development Policies in the Implementation of the Silencing the Guns Initiative

Release: At the outset, I would like to first thank President Nyusi for chairing today’s important discussion and congratulate him on Mozambique’s successful Security Council presidency. I would also like to thank all of our distinguished speakers for their informative briefings.

Designation of Facilitator Pursuing DPRK Arms Deal

Release: Today, the United States is designating Ashot Mkrtychev for arms-related activities involving the DPRK and Russia. This is the first designation in the DPRK sanctions program in response to Russia’s attempt to secure weapons from the DPRK.

DRL Promoting Responsive and Inclusive Governance in Burma

Release: This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009597.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Al Sabah

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

Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt’s Remarks at the Center for the Study of Democracy

Release: 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.

Joint Statement of the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space

Release: Pursuant to the shared goal of continuing to advance bilateral space cooperation and to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance as declared by the leaders of both nations, the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America held the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive...

DRL Fostering Resilience and Strategic Advocacy in Burma’s Pro-Democracy Movement

Release: This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009599.

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Latvian Foreign Minister Rinkevics

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

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks at the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference

Release: Hello, everyone. I’m glad to join the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference. To our Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, and our Assistant Secretary Todd Robinson: Thank you for your commitment to making people safer and healthier on both sides of the border. And to our partners in the Mexican government...

DRL Strengthening Independent Media and Citizen Journalists in Burma

Release: This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009598.

Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs   Todd D. Robinson Travels to Mexico City 

Release: Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson will travel to Mexico City, Mexico March 28-31 to open the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference and meet with INL’s partners in justice and law enforcement.

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Paraguayan Foreign Minister Arriola

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

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Virtual Panel Session on “A Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine”

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, everyone. Thank you all so much for joining. It’s very good to be with friends and partners from around the world as we prepare to open the second Summit for Democracy.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tajani

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

Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks for Pol Prisoner Event

Release: Good afternoon. 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. And I can’t think of a better co-host for this vitally important discussion. Lithuania ...

Targeting Syrian and Lebanese Illicit Drug Traffickers

Release: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s family members and associates rely on the illicit drug trade to fund his regime’s violent oppression and abuse of the Syrian people. Today, the United States is taking action, in coordination with the United Kingdom, by designating six of these individuals, and two entities owned by one of those individuals, for facilitating the production and export of the amphetamine-type stimulant known as Captagon in Syria and Lebanon.

Ambassador Van Schaack’s Remarks