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U.S. – Cuba Migration Talks Held April 12 in Washington
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
On April 12, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington, DC to discuss the implementation of the U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Travel to New Orleans, Santo Domingo, and Buenos Aires
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel April 10-14 to New Orleans, Louisiana; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
U.S. Welcomes Canada’s Repatriation from Northeast Syria
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The United States appreciates Canada’s repatriation today of 14 women and children from displaced persons camps in northeast Syria.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Chilean Foreign Minister van Klaveren
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Combating Systemic Corruption in Haiti
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Today, the United States is taking action to support the people of Haiti and respond to the ongoing instability in the country by imposing visa restrictions and financial sanctions on former President of the Haitian Chamber of Deputies Gary Bodeau for his involvement in corruption.
Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
As we mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action this year, the United States will continue to place its commitment to multilateral engagement and human rights at the center of U.S. foreign policy.
U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in Latin America: Securing Weapons and Ammunition, Releasing Land, Promoting Environmental Resilience
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
In Latin America the United States funds physical security and stockpile management programs in Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, and the Caribbean region to improve the security and management of munitions stockpiles, disrupt the diversion and illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons, and reduce the risk of catastrophic unplanned explosions at munition storage sites
Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Canada
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Toronto, Canada, April 3-4 where he will represent the United States at the U.S.-Canada Summit, hosted by the Eurasia Group and the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Financial Group.
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken at an Event Thanking Members of the State Department Workforce Who Helped Welcome 222 Political Prisoners from Nicaragua
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Well, this is really a moment to just drop the mic and leave because – (laughter) – a few things I wanted to share with all of you, but I think the first and most important is this:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks at the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
I’m glad to join the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference.
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks at the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
I’m glad to join the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Paraguayan Foreign Minister Arriola
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Todd D. Robinson Travels to Mexico City
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson will travel to Mexico City, Mexico March 28-31 to open the U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference and meet with INL’s partners in justice and law enforcement.
Secretary Blinken’s Participation in the Tenth U.S.-Colombia High-Level Dialogue
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken led the U.S. delegation to the tenth round of the U.S.-Colombia High-Level Dialogue (HLD) in Washington, D.C. on March 27-28.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Julio Arriola Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Well, good afternoon, everyone. It is a real pleasure to have Foreign Minister Arriola here.
Virtual Listening Session following the 16th Round of Negotiations to Modernize the Columbia River Treaty Regime
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The United States and Canada conducted the 16th round of Columbia River Treaty regime negotiations from March 22–23 in Washington, D.C. As President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau affirmed on March 24,
Joint 10-Year Plans for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The following is being released jointly by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Momen
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met yesterday with Bangladesh’s Minister for Foreign Affairs A.K. Abdul Momen.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Abdul Momen Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to have Foreign Minister Momen here with us today at the State Department, and important to take account of the fact that the relationship between Bangladesh and the United States has grown tremendously over the last 50 years – economically, our people-to-people ties, work that we’ve been doing more recently on everything from climate to health, which we very much value.
Joint Statement on the United States-Kyrgyz Republic Annual Bilateral Consultations
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kyrgyz Republic on the occasion of United States-Kyrgyz Republic Annual Bilateral Consultations (ABCs) in Washington.