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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S. Embassy Nuku’alofa Dedication
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very much. And hello, everyone. It is wonderful to be with you in this place on this occasion. Malo ‘aupito to the Honorable Hu’akavameiliku for your hospitality today, for the incredibly warm welcome that we’ve received here in Tonga. And it’s an honor to be with...
Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
Release: The people of Ukraine continue to bravely defend their country against Russia’s aggression while Russia continues its relentless and vicious attacks that are killing Ukrainian civilians and destroying civil infrastructure. Ukraine’s steadfast courage continues to inspire the world.
10th Anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
Release: Hello, everyone!. Ten years after the United States and Vietnam launched our Comprehensive Partnership, we’ve built a relationship that’s dynamic, consequential, and growing stronger every day. Our countries are working together on an incredibly broad range of shared interests, to the benefit of our...
UN Begins Operation to Prevent Catastrophic Oil Spill
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
Release: The United States welcomes the news that the UN has begun its operation to prevent a catastrophic oil spill in the Red Sea. Today, experts initiated the process of off-loading 1.14 million barrels of oil from the decaying Safer oil tanker. The oil transfer is a critical step towards averting an economic, environmental, and humanitarian crisis in the Red Sea and beyond.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bhutto Zardari
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Deputy Secretary Verma Travels to Mexico
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, July 24-26. In Mexico City, he will join Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall at the second meeting of the Trilateral Fentanyl Committee, hosted by Mexican...
Imposing Sanctions on Malian Officials in Connection with the Wagner Group
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner’s presence in Mali since December 2021. Civilian fatalities have surged by 278 percent since Wagner forces deployed to Mali in December 2021. Many of those deaths were the result of operations conducted by Malian Armed Forces alongside members of the Wagner Group.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Romanian Foreign Minister Odobescu
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Imposing Sanctions on Malian Officials in Connection with the Wagner Group
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner’s presence in Mali since December 2021. Civilian fatalities have surged by 278 percent since Wagner forces deployed to Mali in December 2021. Many of those deaths were the result of operations conducted by Malian Armed Forces alongside members of the Wagner Group.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with OSCE Secretary General Schmid
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
The United States-Tonga Relationship
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: U.S.-Tonga Relations. The partnership between the United States and Tonga is broad and deep, based on shared values and close cooperation on matters ranging from combating the climate crisis to improving maritime security and fostering cooperation and development in the region. The Kingdom of Tonga was...
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori and Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Chang
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Joy Basu
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: Joy Basu serves as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of African Affairs, overseeing Economics and Regional Affairs across Sub-Saharan Africa. DAS Basu’s portfolio includes commercial diplomacy, trade and investment, strategic competition, food security, climate, energy, democracy, human...
National Elections in Cambodia
By State Newswire | Jul 24, 2023
Release: The United States is troubled that the July 23 Cambodian national elections were neither free nor fair.
63 press releases or notices published in February by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
By State Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
There were 63 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in February.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs publishes 24 press releases or notices in March
By State Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
There were 24 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in March.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs publishes 16 press releases or notices in January
By State Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
There were 16 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs in January.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs publishes 46 press releases or notices in January
By State Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
There were 46 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in January.
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Sison’s Travel to Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Tunisia, and Türkiye
By State Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison will travel to Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Tunisia, and Türkiye July 11-28 for meetings with counterparts and UN officials to reinforce the U.S. commitment to collaborating on common global challenges.
A/S Phee Travel to Addis Ababa to Engage with African Leaders and Sudanese Civilians on Ending the Conflict in Sudan
By State Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to Addis Ababa July 10-11 to engage with African leaders, including senior representatives of governments in the region and of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union Commission. She will also meet with Sudanese civilians committed to ending the conflict and restoring democratic governance in Sudan.