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Visit of a Delegation from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Executive Council Visit, June 12-14, 2023
By State Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
Release: The United States will host a delegation led by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Executive Council Chairperson Ambassador Lucian Fătu of Romania and including Director-General Fernando Arias from, June 12-14, 2023, to review U.S. chemical weapons destruction progress. During the ...
Philippine National Day
By State Newswire | Jun 12, 2023
Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to the people of the Philippines as you celebrate your Independence Day on June 12.
Assistant Secretary Phee’s Visit to Addis Ababa
By State Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee conducted meetings in Addis Ababa from May 14-16 with the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations (UN) and the Government of Ethiopia to consult on regional and international efforts to help end the conflict in Sudan.
United States Publishes Advisory to Industry on Iran’s UAV-Related Activities
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
Release: Today, the Department of State, Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, and Department of the Treasury issued an advisory to alert the international community, private sector, and public to the threat posed by Iran’s procurement, development, and proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the U.S.-India Business Council’s India Ideas Summit
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver remarks at the U.S.-India Business Council’s 48th India Ideas Summit at the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
The United States Funds Economic Survey of Ukraine for Sustainable Recovery
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
Release: At the 2023 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez announced the United States fully supports the OECD Country Program for Ukraine and is pleased to commit $437,000 for its implementation. The OECD country program will support Ukraine’s agenda for reform, recovery, and reconstruction.
Public Launch of Sudan Conflict Observatory Monitoring Platform
By State Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
Release: As the United States and our partners continue intense diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Sudan, facilitate humanitarian assistance, and support the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a civilian government, we are monitoring the activities of the warring parties. Through commercial satellite...
Joint Statement on the 2023 U.S.-Swiss Cyber and Digital Dialogue
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Switzerland on the occasion of the 2023 U.S.-Swiss Cyber and Digital Dialogue.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I’m very pleased for this opportunity to discuss the very important relationship between the United States and Ethiopia. I had a very good visit just last March, and again I want to thank our colleagues not only for their hospitality but also for the...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Hiba Nasr of Asharq News
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: QUESTION: (In Arabic.) Mr. Secretary, thanks for sitting down with us.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Terrorist Designation of ISIS General Directorate of Provinces Leaders
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: ISIS remains an active threat to peace and stability and maintains connections to the global financial system to fund its terrorist activities. ISIS Core has relied on its regional General Directorate of Provinces (GDP) offices to provide operational guidance and funding around the world. The United States will continue to designate ISIS’s senior leadership to disrupt the group’s terrorist activities.
Joint Statement Following the Ministerial Meeting of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mekonnen
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Upcoming Digital Press Briefing: U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit – Six Months of Progress
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: EVENT: Please join us on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, for a digital press briefing with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs Assistant Secretary of State, Molly Phee, National Security Council Senior Director for African Affairs, Judd Devermont, and Special Presidential Representative...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Ministerial Opening Session
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: FOREIGN MINISTER AL SAUD: (Via translation) At the beginning, it is a great pleasure to welcome you to Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. And I am confident that our meetings will be crowned with success by building on what we have achieved together in our alliance against ISIS and continuing our concerted, integrated and coordinated efforts in the coming days.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hussein
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Joint Statement Following the Ministerial Meeting of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.