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Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Phee’s Conversation with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary Molly Phee spoke today with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf about the current crisis in Niger. Assistant Secretary Phee underscored strong U.S. support for the principled stand taken by ECOWAS in defense of democracy and constitutional order in Niger. Foreign Minister Attaf...
Trinidad and Tobago National Day
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Trinidad and Tobago as you celebrate 61 years of independence.
United States and Nepal Mark Start of Child Protection Compact Partnership Discussions
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: Last week U.S. and Nepali officials commenced a series of meetings to negotiate the terms of a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a non binding, multi-year comprehensive plan to address child sex trafficking and forced child labor in Nepal. The partnership includes a planned initial investment...
Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Israel, Turkey
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Mallory Stewart, will travel to Jerusalem and Ankara during the week of September 4-9.
International Day for People of African Descent
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: Every August 31st, the world comes together through the UN International Day for People of African Descent to honor the shared heritage, diverse culture, and profound influence of Africans and the global African diaspora. This day also serves as an opportunity to raise global awareness about the challenges of systemic racism, discrimination, and exclusion faced by individuals of African descent worldwide.
Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Phee’s Conversation with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary Molly Phee spoke today with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf about the current crisis in Niger. Assistant Secretary Phee underscored strong U.S. support for the principled stand taken by ECOWAS in defense of democracy and constitutional order in Niger. Foreign Minister Attaf...
Malaysia National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Malaysia on the occasion of your National Day on August 31.
Events in Gabon
By State Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
Release: The United States is deeply concerned by evolving events in Gabon. We remain strongly opposed to military seizures or unconstitutional transfers of power. We urge those responsible to release and ensure the safety of members of government and their families and to preserve civilian rule. In addition...
Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland’s Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Jilani
By State Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Department of State Begins Construction on New U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
Release: As a demonstration of the enduring commitment to strengthening the relationship between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), U.S. Ambassador to the DRC Lucy Tamlyn, with representatives from the U.S. Mission to the DRC, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), and Congolese officials, celebrated the groundbreaking of the new U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa on August 29.
Statement of the United States to Commemorate and Promote the International Day Against Nuclear Tests at the High-Level Plenary Meeting of the UN General Assembly
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
Release: President of the General Assembly, Excellencies,
New Package of Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
Release: Today we are announcing the next package of military assistance to aid Ukraine as it defends its territory and protects its people. This package contains important capabilities to help Ukraine on the battlefield. It includes AIM-9M missiles for air defense, munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket ...
Election Results in Guatemala
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States, we again congratulate Bernardo Arévalo on his election as the next president of Guatemala, as confirmed by the vote results certified on August 28. We salute the people of Guatemala for making their voices heard, and we applaud the many officials and volunteers whose dedication made these elections possible.
Election Results in Zimbabwe
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: The United States is committed to the people of Zimbabwe and their right to choose their leaders in free and fair elections conducted in a transparent manner. We commend those who sought to exercise their right to vote peacefully.
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya and Ethiopia
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer will travel to Nairobi and Addis Ababa August 28 to September 8, where he will meet with Kenyan and Ethiopian officials, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and other international partners. He will discuss the ongoing...
Uruguay National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Uruguay on the 198th anniversary of your independence.
Moldova National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 28, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend a warm congratulations to Moldova and its people on 32 years of independence from the Soviet Union.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day Event
By State Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
Release: It is my sincere honor to speak with you today as we commemorate six years since the start of the horrific genocide against Rohingya.
Hong Kong Authorities’ Ongoing Harassment Campaign
By State Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
Release: The United States strongly condemns the Hong Kong authorities’ ongoing harassment of family members in Hong Kong of democracy advocates living overseas, who are being targeted simply for their association with their loved ones. In particular, we are concerned about the recent cases of Anna Kwok, Elmer Yuen, Dennis Kwok, Christopher Mung, Nathan Law, and Joshua Wong, whose family members and acquaintances, were detained and questioned by Hong Kong police.
Japan’s Release of Treated Water
By State Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
Release: Japan suffered a tragedy on March 11, 2011, when a 9.1 magnitude earthquake - the fourth most powerful ever recorded - and a subsequent tsunami devastated the Tohoku region. Nearly 20,000 people were killed, thousands were injured, and 2,500 went missing. We continue to grieve with the people of Japan who suffered so greatly from this natural disaster and who have shown the world their courage and resilience in recovering.