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Readout of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Remarks by a Senior U.S. Official During a Telephonic Background Briefing on Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Travel to Costa Rica and Ecuador

Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining. As mentioned, the focus of today’s call is Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s upcoming travel this week to Ecuador and Costa Rica.

Remarks at the UN General Assembly Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Good morning and thank you Madam Chair. And let me start by thanking the Secretary-General, for his participation in today’s somber commemoration of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade.

Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a UN Cybercrime Convention Fifth Negotiating Session at the United Nations in Vienna

The fifth negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention will convene at the United Nations in Vienna, Austria from April 11–21.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with UN Secretary-General Guterres

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:

Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

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.

Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to New York City

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to New York City from March 29-30.

Further Curbing Russia’s Efforts to Evade Sanctions and Perpetuate its War against Ukraine

By State Newswire | Apr 13, 2023

Release: The United States will continue to take action against Russia and those supporting its war in Ukraine, including further implementing the G7’s commitment to impose severe consequences on third country actors who support Russia’s war in Ukraine. As part of a continued effort, and to reaffirm our commitment...

Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink On the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Vietnam and Japan

By State Newswire | Apr 11, 2023

Release: MR PATEL: 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.

Sanctioning Illicit Darknet Marketplace

By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2023

Release: Today, the United States designated Genesis Market, a hacking group that is also one of the world’s largest illicit marketplaces for stolen device credentials and related sensitive information. Genesis Market is believed to operate out of Russia and sells stolen credentials from leading U.S. companies and facilitates cybercrimes against them.

Empowering Women Innovators to Create a Better Future

By State Newswire | Apr 4, 2023

Release: As the State Department’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, I work with senior officials around the world to reduce the barriers that prevent U.S. companies from competing in overseas markets. Whether in Washington, visiting America’s heartland, or traveling overseas, I prioritize...

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Colombia, Panama, and Brazil

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Colombia, Panama, and Brazil

Department of State Announces Plans to Implement the CHIPS Act International Technology Security and Innovation Fund

Department of State Announces Plans to Implement the CHIPS Act International Technology Security and Innovation Fund

Remarks by Ambassador Katherine Tai at the Meeting of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

Remarks by Ambassador Katherine Tai at the Meeting of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

Remarks by Ambassador Katherine Tai at the Meeting of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

Remarks by Ambassador Katherine Tai at the Meeting of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

USTR Releases Summaries from U.S.-Taiwan 21st Century Trade Initiative Negotiations

USTR Releases Summaries from U.S.-Taiwan 21st Century Trade Initiative Negotiations

Joint Statement by Ambassador Tai and HHS Secretary Becerra on the Two-Year Anniversary of the Atlanta Spa Murders

Joint Statement by Ambassador Tai and HHS Secretary Becerra on the Two-Year Anniversary of the Atlanta Spa Murders

Remarks by Ambassador Katherine Tai at White House Council on Native American Affairs Native Women’s Economic Symposium

Remarks by Ambassador Katherine Tai at White House Council on Native American Affairs Native Women’s Economic Symposium

United States and Kenya to Hold First Negotiating Round under their Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership

United States and Kenya to Hold First Negotiating Round under their Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership

Joint USTR and U.S. Department of Commerce Readout from the Second Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Negotiating Round