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United States and Yemen Sign Cultural Property Agreement, Extends Cooperation to Protect and Preserve Cultural Heritage
By State Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
Release: On Wednesday, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield and Ambassador of Yemen to the United States Mohammed Al-Hadhrami, accompanied by the Department’s Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking, signed a bilateral cultural property agreement that renews and extends protections for Yemeni cultural property which were put in place in 2020 on an emergency basis.
Uzbekistan Independence Day
By State Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to the people of Uzbekistan as they celebrate their Independence Day on September 1.
Slovakia’s National Day
By State Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Slovakia a happy 30th Constitution Day.
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Kenya and Romania
By State Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Nairobi, Kenya, and Bucharest, Romania, September 4-7 to advance shared objectives on climate and clean energy.
U.S. Government Meetings with Leaders of Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Institutions
By State Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
Release: From August 28 - Sept. 1, 2023, the Departments of State, Justice, and Treasury, as well as USAID, hosted leaders from Ukraine’s Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), and High Anti-Corruption Court in Washington, D.C.
Slovakia’s National Day
By State Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Slovakia a happy 30th Constitution Day.
The Humanitarian Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: We are deeply concerned about deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Nagorno-Karabakh resulting from the continued blockage of food, medicine, and other goods essential to a dignified existence. The United States has worked continuously with the sides over the past several weeks to allow humanitarian ...
The Humanitarian Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: We are deeply concerned about deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Nagorno-Karabakh resulting from the continued blockage of food, medicine, and other goods essential to a dignified existence. The United States has worked continuously with the sides over the past several weeks to allow humanitarian ...
United States and Nepal Mark Start of Child Protection Compact Partnership Discussions
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: Last week U.S. and Nepali officials commenced a series of meetings to negotiate the terms of a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a non binding, multi-year comprehensive plan to address child sex trafficking and forced child labor in Nepal. The partnership includes a planned initial investment...
Deputy Secretary of State Verma Meeting with Costa Rican President Chaves
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
United States and Nepal Mark Start of Child Protection Compact Partnership Discussions
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: Last week U.S. and Nepali officials commenced a series of meetings to negotiate the terms of a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a non binding, multi-year comprehensive plan to address child sex trafficking and forced child labor in Nepal. The partnership includes a planned initial investment ...
Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Phee’s Conversation with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary Molly Phee spoke today with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf about the current crisis in Niger. Assistant Secretary Phee underscored strong U.S. support for the principled stand taken by ECOWAS in defense of democracy and constitutional order in Niger. Foreign Minister Attaf ...
Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Israel, Turkey
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Mallory Stewart, will travel to Jerusalem and Ankara during the week of September 4-9.
Visa Restriction Policy on Undermining the Democratic Process in Sierra Leone
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Sierra Leone and around the world. Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy under Section 212(a)(3)C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for undermining the democratic process in the June 2023 Sierra Leone election.
Designating Two Individuals and One Entity in Response to the DPRK’s Failed Satellite Launch
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: The United States is today imposing sanctions on two individuals and one entity that have engaged in revenue generation activities that support the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs. We are taking this action in close coordination with the Republic of Korea and Japan.
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...
Conviction and Sentencing of Individuals Charged in Connection with the Killing of U.S. Citizen Stephen Troell in Baghdad, Iraq
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: We welcome the Iraqi court’s decision to convict and sentence multiple individuals on terrorism charges for their roles in the killing of U.S. citizen Stephen Troell. It is critical that all those responsible for the brutal, premeditated assassination of Mr. Troell face justice and accountability. We once again extend our condolences to Mr. Troell’s family and hope this verdict brings them some measure of justice.
Kyrgyz Republic Independence Day
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I warmly wish the people of the Kyrgyz Republic a joyous Kyrgyz Independence Day on August 31.
Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Israel, Turkey
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Mallory Stewart, will travel to Jerusalem and Ankara during the week of September 4-9.
Visa Restriction Policy on Undermining the Democratic Process in Sierra Leone
By State Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Sierra Leone and around the world. Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy under Section 212(a)(3)C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for undermining the democratic process in the June 2023 Sierra Leone election.