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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s always good to be back in Belgium, in Brussels, at the NATO Headquarters, which has become almost a home away from home.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with New Zealand Foreign Minister Mahuta
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be with Foreign Minister Mahuta and to have an opportunity here at NATO to talk about our strong and vital partnership in the Indo-Pacific and in fact around the world.
U.S. Special Representative for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Sung Kim to Meet Republic of Korea and Japanese Counterparts
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
U.S. Special Representative for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Ambassador Sung Kim will travel to Seoul from April 6-7 to meet bilaterally and trilaterally with Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Kim Gunn and Japanese Director-General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro.
ISN Assistant Secretary Eliot Kang’s Keynote Address to CSIS-FKI Webinar
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Thank you for that kind introduction, and I thank FKI and CSIS organizers for giving me the opportunity to speak to this distinguished body of participants in Seoul and Washington.
Intent to Open U.S. Embassy Port Vila, Republic of Vanuatu
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
To further strengthen the bilateral relationship, the U.S. Department of State has conveyed the U.S. intent to the Ni-Vanuatu Government to open an embassy in the Republic of Vanuatu, subject to Congressional notification.
2023 Hong Kong Policy Act Report
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Consistent with sections 205 and 301 of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (the “Act”) (22 U.S.C. 5725 and 5731) and section 7043(g)(3)(C) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 (Div. K, P.L. 117-328),
Hong Kong’s Declining Rule of Law
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to erode Hong Kong’s judicial independence and the rule of law.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Vietnamese Vice Minister Ngoc
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Designation of Facilitator Pursuing DPRK Arms Deal
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the United States is designating Ashot Mkrtychev for arms-related activities involving the DPRK and Russia.
The Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
We strongly condemn the Burma military regime-controlled Union Election Commission’s decision to abolish 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD).
DRL Fostering Resilience and Strategic Advocacy in Burma’s Pro-Democracy Movement
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support the resiliency, diversity, and efficacy of Burma’s pro-democracy movement in advancing fundamental freedoms and human rights.
DRL Promoting Responsive and Inclusive Governance in Burma
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009597
DRL Strengthening Independent Media and Citizen Journalists in Burma
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009598
Joint Statement of the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Pursuant to the shared goal of continuing to advance bilateral space cooperation and to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance as declared by the leaders of both nations, the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America held the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space in Tokyo on March 24, 2023.
U.S. Security Cooperation With Singapore
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Singapore is one of the United States’ strongest bilateral partners in Southeast Asia and plays an indispensable role in supporting the region’s security and economic framework.
Joint 10-Year Plans for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 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).
Online Briefing with Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights.
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
MODERATOR: Good afternoon from the State Department’s Brussels Media Hub.
Peace and Security in Africa: The Impact of Development Policies in the Implementation of the Silencing the Guns Initiative
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
At the outset, I would like to first thank President Nyusi for chairing today’s important discussion and congratulate him on Mozambique’s successful Security Council presidency. I would also like to thank all of our distinguished speakers for their informative briefings.