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Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

President Biden and President Zelenskyy met today at the G7 meeting in Hiroshima, Japan to reaffirm that that the United States will continue to stand with our Ukrainian partners as they defend themselves from Russia’s war of aggression.


Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

The United States continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, whose enduring courage and solidarity inspires the world.


The Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities

News Release: On behalf of the United States Government, I congratulate the people of Portugal on their celebration of this year’s Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities on June 10th.


U.S. Support for the Minnesota Bid to Host Expo 2027

Release: On June 21 in Paris the United States will present to the member states of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) our bid to bring an international expo to Minnesota ahead of the selection vote. With a projected 14 million visits, it will serve as a gateway to the heartland of America.


“Climate Change (Executive Session)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 8

“Climate Change (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2013-S2014 on June 8


“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 3924” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on June 7

The Congressional Record published “Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 3924” in the House section on June 7.


DOS-AUT offers new grant application process starting June 13

Youth and Education Exchange grant opened on June 13.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani at a Joint Press Availability

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Greetings everyone. Let me begin by extending my condolences for the passing of former Prime Minister Berlusconi. Mr. Minister, we’re thinking of you, we’re thinking of the Italian people at this time.


U.S.-Costa Rica Joint Commitment to Address the Hemispheric Challenge of Irregular Migration

News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Costa Rica.


World Day Against Child Labor

News Release: On World Day Against Child Labor, we highlight the importance of partnership in combatting child labor. The recent G7 Summit in Hiroshima saw the United States and other leaders reaffirm their commitment to eradicate forced and compulsory labor, as well as child labor. They discussed measures such as ...


DOS-KGC grant application closes on Aug. 17

Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs ("Public Diplomacy Grants Program;) grant opened on June 13.


U.S.-Costa Rica Joint Commitment to Address the Hemispheric Challenge of Irregular Migration

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Costa Rica.


The Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities

Release: On behalf of the United States Government, I congratulate the people of Portugal on their celebration of this year’s Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities on June 10th.



Visit of a Delegation from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Executive Council Visit, June 12-14, 2023

Release: The United States will host a delegation led by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Executive Council Chairperson Ambassador Lucian Fătu of Romania and including Director-General Fernando Arias from, June 12-14, 2023, to review U.S. chemical weapons destruction progress. During the ...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani at a Joint Press Availability

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Greetings everyone. Let me begin by extending my condolences for the passing of former Prime Minister Berlusconi. Mr. Minister, we’re thinking of you, we’re thinking of the Italian people at this time.


World Day Against Child Labor

Release: On World Day Against Child Labor, we highlight the importance of partnership in combatting child labor. The recent G7 Summit in Hiroshima saw the United States and other leaders reaffirm their commitment to eradicate forced and compulsory labor, as well as child labor. They discussed measures such as...


DOS-IND offers new grant application process starting June 13

Experience America: Enhancing Student Mobility in Northeast India. grant opened on June 13.


At a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony with the #AfghanEvac Coalition

News Release: MS TEKACH: Good afternoon and thank you for joining us here today at the National Museum of American Diplomacy to recognize the extraordinary efforts of hundreds of dedicated volunteers elemental to the unique and unprecedented collaboration and partnership between the United States Department of State and the #AfghanEvac Coalition.


U.S. Support for the Minnesota Bid to Host Expo 2027

News Release: On June 21 in Paris the United States will present to the member states of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) our bid to bring an international expo to Minnesota ahead of the selection vote. With a projected 14 million visits, it will serve as a gateway to the heartland of America.