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Benjamin Joy Award Honors Outstanding Economic Diplomacy
Release: The Benjamin Joy Award, named after Benjamin Joy, the first U.S. Consul to India, was first established in 2016 to acknowledge and promote the partnership between the Departments of State and Commerce in advancing U.S. economic and commercial interests. In July, Assistant Secretary of State Ramin Toloui...
Blue Dot Network Advances Sustainable Infrastructure Projects
Release: Today’s pressing need for solutions that address the challenges of climate change, social development, and inclusive economic growth are fueling a growing demand for sustainable and quality infrastructure projects. The Blue Dot Network, launched in 2019 by the United States, Japan, and Australia, aims...
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Assistant Secretary Toloui Travels to Japan and the Republic of Korea
By State Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui will travel to Japan and the Republic of Korea, September 11 to 14. Assistant Secretary Toloui will meet with government, business, and academic partners to discuss strategies to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen commercial ties in the Indo-Pacific.
Deputy Secretary of State Verma Meeting with Costa Rican President Chaves
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller...
Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions on Individuals and Entities to Promote Accountability for Forced Transfer and Deportation of Children During Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: Today, on Ukrainian Independence Day, the Department of State is imposing sanctions and pursuing visa restrictions to promote accountability for individuals and entities connected to forcible transfer and deportation of Ukraine’s children. Some targets are being designated pursuant to Executive Order...
U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Meeting on Women’s Economic Empowerment
By State Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
Release: The United States hosted Japan and the Republic of Korea in Seattle, Washington on Friday, Aug. 18, on the margins of the APEC Women and the Economy Forum. Assistant to the President and Director of the Gender Policy Council Jennifer Klein led the U.S. delegation, which also included U.S. Ambassador-at-Large...
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Rao Gupta Travels to Seattle for the APEC Women and the Economy Forum
By State Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
Release: U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta will travel to Seattle August 17-20 to participate in the APEC Women and the Economy Forum (WEF) and related events during the Third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM3). As part of the 2023 U.S. host year, the...
Designation of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Public Officials for Significant Corruption
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
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...
Counter Terrorism Designations of One Hizballah Affiliated Entity and Its Leader
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
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
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
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.
United States Sanctions Russian Financial Elites and a Russian Business Association
By State Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on four prominent members of Russia’s financial elite who have served on the supervisory board of the Alfa Group Consortium, one of the largest financial and investment conglomerates in Russia.
Extraordinary ECOWAS Summit on Niger
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The United States welcomes and commends the strong leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government to defend constitutional order in Niger, actions that respect the will of the Nigerien people and align with enshrined ECOWAS and African Union principles...
U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Peru
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: Special Advisor Sara Minkara will travel to Peru July 30 - August 4 to promote the social and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities and to advocate for disability inclusion during the 2024 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum hosted in Lima, Peru.
Imposing Sanctions on Bosnia and Herzegovina Officials Who Undermined Dayton Peace Accord
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating four officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) who facilitated the passage of a law in the Republika Srpska National Assembly (RSNA) that undermines the BiH Constitution, an annex of the Dayton Accords.
Special Envoy Fowler’s Remarks at the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Dr. Cary Fowler: I think my starting point would be to mention, what I think is the starting point of everyone in the room, which is that our goal is to promote agricultural systems that provide good nutrition for everyone all year round. So, what is good nutrition really mean?
2023 Investment Climate Statements Released
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The Department of State released the 2023 Investment Climate Statements today. The reports help U.S. companies make informed business decisions by providing up-to-date information on the investment climates of more than 165 countries and economies that are current or potential markets for U.S. companies.
Designating Leaders and Financial Facilitators of ISIS and al-Qa’ida Cells in Maldives
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating Maldivian supporters of ISIS and al-Qa’ida, including 18 ISIS and ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) facilitators and two al-Qa’ida operatives, along with 29 associated companies.
Cabo Verde’s Emerging Technology Sector
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: Topic: “Cabo Verde’s Emerging Technology Sector"
2023 Fiscal Transparency Report: Sao Tome and Principe
By State Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
Release: Government-by-Government Assessments: Sao Tome and Principe.