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Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our congratulations to the people of Indonesia on the occasion of your Independence Day.

Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt Atlantic Council - Romanian Minister of Energy

Release: Thank you Olga, and again, thank you for having me back here.

Designating Individuals Involved in the Poisoning of Aleksey Navalny

Release: Today, the United States is designating four Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) operatives, Alexey Alexandrovich Alexandrov, Konstantin Kudryavtsev, Ivan Vladimirovich Osipov, and Vladimir Alexandrovich Panyaev, pursuant to the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 for their involvement ...

Designating Two Syrian Factions and Their Leaders in Connection with Serious Human Rights Abuses

Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on two armed Syrian factions - the Suleiman Shah Brigade and the Hamza Division - in connection to serious human rights abuses committed in northern Syria, including abduction, severe physical abuse, and rape. We are also designating Mohammad al-Jasim and...

The Gabonese Republic National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States, I would like to congratulate the people of Gabon on the 63rd anniversary of your independence.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Designation of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Public Officials for Significant Corruption

Release: The United States is designating the following individuals as generally ineligible for entry into the United States, due to their involvement in significant corruption.

Sanctioning Entities Connected to Russia-DPRK Arms Dealer

Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on three entities connected to a U.S.-sanctioned arms dealer who has attempted to facilitate arms deals between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation for Russia’s use in its brutal war against Ukraine.

Counter Terrorism Designations of One Hizballah Affiliated Entity and Its Leader

Release: Today, the United States is designating Green Without Borders (GWB) and its head, Zuhair Subhi Nahla.

Sanctioning Entities Connected to Russia-DPRK Arms Dealer

Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on three entities connected to a U.S.-sanctioned arms dealer who has attempted to facilitate arms deals between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation for Russia’s use in its brutal war against Ukraine.

Threats to Peace and Security in Mali

Release: The United States is deeply concerned about the threat of worsening violence in Mali as the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission there (MINUSMA) begins its withdrawal. Attacks as recently as Aug. 13, which resulted in several injured peacekeepers, highlight that threat and the importance of all Malian parties settling their differences peacefully and in accordance with the 2015 Algiers Peace Accord.

The Republic of the Congo National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the government and the people of the Republic of the Congo on the 63rd anniversary of your independence on August 15. The United States and the Republic of the Congo cooperate in many areas to advance regional stability and maritime...

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Rwandan President Kagame

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. Good morning.

Indian Independence Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, we send our warmest wishes to the people of India as they commemorate 76 years of independence this August 15. On this momentous day, we reflect on the depth and breadth of our strategic partnership, and we celebrate the proud history of the Indian people, who are the key to the bright future we are building together.

Liechtenstein’s National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my most heartfelt congratulations as Liechtenstein marks its National Day.

Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Romania, the United Kingdom, and Poland

Release: Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Bucharest, Deveselu, London, Rzeszow, and Warsaw from August 16 to Aug. 23, 2023.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. Good morning.

State Department Announces Cities Forward Selected Participants

Release: Today, the U.S. Department of State, in partnership with ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, Resilient Cities Catalyst, and the Institute of the Americas, is thrilled to announce the 24 cities selected to participate in Cities Forward. This announcement follows the Cities Summit of the Americas...