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Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to New York City
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to New York City from March 29-30.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at the CECC Hearing, “Preserving Tibet: Cultural Erasure, Forced Assimilation, & Coercion of Tibetans in the U.S.”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Good morning. Thank you, Representative Smith, Senator Merkley, and my fellow distinguished commissioners for the opportunity to speak today on this timely and important topic.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks for “No Democracy Without Unions: Labor Movements as Defenders of Democratic Rights”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Good morning and a heartfelt thanks to Thea and her team for having me here.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at “Imprisoned Without Just Cause: #FreeThemAll” event hosted by the Lithuanian Embassy
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
It is wonderful to be here among friends and colleagues.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with New Zealand Foreign Minister Mahuta
By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
Release: 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. At...
Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
Release: 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. At...
U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in South and Central Asia: Releasing Land, Preventing Accidents, Promoting Environmental Resilience
By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
Release: With support from the United States, South and Central Asian countries are securing weapons and ammunition stockpiles, clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance that threaten civilians, promoting peace and security, and strengthening ties in the region, all of which advances U.S. regional and global...
Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
Release: 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. At...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
Release: 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. I think New Zealand’s presence is further evidence of the fact that there’s...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability
By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
Release: 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. But this week, these last two days, this has genuinely been a historic NATO meeting.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
Release: 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. I think New Zealand’s presence is further evidence of the fact that there’s ...
U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue Announcement
By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
Release: On April 11, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will welcome Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo and Officer in Charge of the Department of National Defense Carlito Galvez to Washington, D.C. for a U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
Public Designations of Mikheil Chinchaladze, Levan Murusidze, Irakli Shengelia, and Valerian Tsertsvadze, Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption
By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
Release: Today, the U.S. Department of State is publicly designating Mikheil Chinchaladze, Levan Murusidze, Irakli Shengelia, and Valerian Tsertsvadze under Section 7031(c) visa restriction authorities, due to their involvement in significant corruption.
Combating Systemic Corruption in Haiti
By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is taking additional 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 significant corruption.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability
By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
Release: 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. But this week, these last two days, this has genuinely been a historic NATO meeting.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Transatlantic Quad Foreign Ministers
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
Release: SECRETARY GENERAL STOLTENBERG: So Secretary Blinken, dear Tony, welcome.
ISN Assistant Secretary Eliot Kang’s Keynote Address to CSIS-FKI Webinar
By State Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
Release: 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.