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Imposing Sanctions on Network Supporting Iran’s Missile and Military Programs
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on a procurement network of seven individuals and six entities in Iran and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for supporting the activities of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Parchin Chemicals Industries, and P.B. Sadr, all of which are U.S.-designated entities as key actors in Iran’s ballistic missile program.
Work to Start on East Micronesia Cable Following Contract Signing
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: Work to manufacture and lay the East Micronesia Cable (EMC) is officially underway. The EMC Management Committee members have signed the undersea cable contract with NEC Corporation following a competitive tender.
Imposing Sanctions on Network Supporting Iran’s Missile and Military Programs
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on a procurement network of seven individuals and six entities in Iran and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for supporting the activities of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Parchin Chemicals Industries, and P.B. Sadr, all of which are U.S.-designated entities as key actors in Iran’s ballistic missile program.
United States-Saudi Arabia Relationship: Eight Decades of Partnership
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: The United States shares a strategic partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for over 80 years. Building upon the commitments made in the Jeddah Communique during President Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia in 2022, the United States continues to partner with Saudi Arabia on political, security, counterterrorism,...
Support for SRSG Perthes in Leading UNITAMS
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The United States underscores our strong support for the United Nations and the ongoing work of Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Volker Perthes in leading the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS).
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Grundberg
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Assistant Secretary Witkowsky’s Travel to Sweden and France
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will travel to Stockholm, Sweden, and Paris, France, May 22-26 for discussions with allies and partners on a range of conflict prevention, stabilization, and strategic coordination issues.
Announcing the Winners of the Annual Data for Diplomacy Awards
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Secretary Antony Blinken congratulates the winners of the second annual Data for Diplomacy Awards.
Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Meetings in Beijing, People’s Republic of China (PRC)
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink and National Security Council Senior Director for China and Taiwan Affairs Sarah Beran held meetings with PRC officials in Beijing on June 5.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the 2023 American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Summit
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you. Good morning. Please, take a seat.
U.S. Sanctions Leading Members of Russian Intelligence-Linked Group Plotting to Destabilize the Government of Moldova
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: The United States is designating seven leading members of a Russian intelligence-linked group and one entity for their role in Russia’s malign influence campaigns and destabilization operations in Moldova.
Denmark’s Constitution Day
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Denmark as you celebrate the anniversary of your Constitution.
International Tribunal Expands Sentences for Two Defendants for Committing Atrocity Crimes in the Former Yugoslavia
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: Yesterday’s appeals judgment by the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) in the case of Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović, which recognized their responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, has ...
Special Representative Dorothy McAuliffe Engages on Public-Private Partnerships and Ukraine Reconstruction at the German Marshall Fund’s 2023 Brussels Forum
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Brussels, Belgium, from May 23-24, 2023, to join the German Marshall Fund of the United States’ 18th Brussels Forum, A New Atlanticism: Building a Marshall Plan for Ukraine, to discuss the role of public-private partnerships ...
United States and Romania Host Fifth Capital-Level Meeting of the Women, Peace, and Security Focal Points Network, with Opening Plenary Session at the Department of State
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: As 2023 co-chairs of the Women, Peace, and Security Focal Points Network (WPS-FPN), the United States and Romania will host the fifth Capital-Level Meeting of the WPS-FPN in Washington, D.C. from June 6-8. The Network will gather under the Co-Chairship theme: “Advancing the adaptability and evolution of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) as a framework for implementing policy change."
Proceedings of the 2023 U.S.-Ukraine Cyber Dialogue
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: The United States and Ukraine met on June 1, 2023 in Tallinn, Estonia to re-convene the U.S.-Ukraine Cyber Dialogue, an annual discussion on cyber policy issues.
U.S.-Colombia Joint Commitment to Address the Hemispheric Challenge of Irregular Migration
By State Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
Release: On April 11, 2023, the governments of Colombia, Panama, and the United States of America held a trilateral meeting in Panama City, Republic of Panama to discuss joint efforts on border security and the migratory challenges happening in the Darien. During the meeting, we reaffirmed our joint commitment...
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Huitfeldt
By State Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability
By State Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
Good afternoon, everyone. So let me first say what a pleasure it is to be in Oslo for the first time in my capacity as Secretary of State and also wonderful to be in this absolutely magnificent museum.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Simen Ekern of NRK TV
By State Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
So Mr. Secretary, thank you for taking the time to be with us.