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Joint Statement of the U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The text of the following statement was released by the governments of the United States of America and of the Philippines on the occasion of the U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
U.S. – Taiwan Working Group Meeting on International Organizations
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
On April 10, 2023, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) convened representatives of the U.S. Department of State and the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other agencies for consultations in Washington on expanding Taiwan’s participation in the United Nations system and in other international forums.
On the Sentencing of Human Rights Defenders Xu and Ding
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The United States condemns the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) unjust detention and sentencing of human rights defenders Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi.
Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink on the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Vietnam and Japan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Hey, good afternoon, everybody, and thank you so much for joining us today for this press preview call on the Secretary’s travel to Ireland, where of course he’ll be accompanying the President, but then on to his own programming in Vietnam and then Japan for the G7 Foreign Ministers Ministerial.
Secretary Blinken’s Trip to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Vietnam, and Japan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Vietnam, and Japan, April 11-18, 2023.
Burma New Year 2023 – Thingyan Festival
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I convey my best wishes to and solidarity with the people of Burma as they mark Burma’s New Year, Thingyan.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at an Interfaith Iftar in Bratislava Slovakia
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Dobrý večer. Ambassador Rana, Chair Hasna, Deputy Speaker Grendell, Mayor Vallo, excellencies, and dear guests, thank you for inviting me to this interfaith Iftar.
Sudan: Travel Advisory Remains Level 4 – Do Not Travel
By State Newswire | Apr 23, 2023
Release: On April 22, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations, and the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. direct hire employees and eligible family members due to the continued threat of armed conflict in Sudan. The Department continues to advise U.S. citizens not to travel to Sudan. This replaces the previous Travel Advisory issued on April 19, 2023.
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Lu’s Travel to the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan
By State Newswire | Apr 23, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan on April 22-27. Assistant Secretary Lu will lead a U.S. delegation to build on the Secretary’s successful travel to the region in February, discuss a wide range of shared interests, and strengthen regional ties to create a more connected and prosperous Central Asia.
Joint Press Statement on the 3rd United States-Thailand Energy Policy Dialogue
By State Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Thailand on the occasion of the third United States-Thailand Energy Policy Dialogue.
On the Announcement of an Eid al-Fitr Ceasefire in Sudan
By State Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
Release: I welcome the announcements by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that they intend to abide by a three-day Eid al-Fitr ceasefire. I spoke with General Burhan and General Hemedti yesterday, following on our previous conversations, and urged them both to commit to and abide by a ceasefire during this period.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara de Mistura
By State Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
United States – Iceland Strategic Dialogue
By State Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
Release: The United States and Iceland held the annual U.S.-Iceland Strategic Dialogue today in Washington, D.C., led by Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Kami Witmer, Office of the Secretary of Defense Principal Director for Europe and NATO Policy Andrew Winternitz, Vice-Permanent ...
Sanctioning Three Nicaraguan Judges Involved in Depriving Nicaraguans of Their Basic Right to Citizenship
By State Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: The United States is taking further action to hold accountable perpetrators of the Nicaraguan regime’s repressive actions. The United States is imposing sanctions on the Nicaraguan judges who played a role in stripping over 300 Nicaraguans of their citizenship, leaving many of these individuals stateless.
Secretary Blinken’s Diplomacy to Arrange an Eid al-Fitr Ceasefire in Sudan
By State Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Búcaro
By State Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network
By State Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: The United States remains firmly committed to taking action to disrupt Iran’s military programs and its procurement networks. We are designating elements of Iran’s military procurement network - one individual and six entities. These elements based in Iran, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and Malaysia...
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Ambassador to the United States Cho
By State Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with French Director General for Foreign Relations and Strategy Rufo
By State Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
Sanctioning Three Nicaraguan Judges for Depriving Nicaraguans of Their Basic Right to Citizenship
By State Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
Release: The United States is taking further action to hold accountable perpetrators of the Nicaraguan regime’s repressive actions. The United States is imposing sanctions on the Nicaraguan judges who played a role in stripping over 300 Nicaraguans of their citizenship, leaving many of these individuals stateless.