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United States Publishes Advisory to Industry on Iran’s UAV-Related Activities

Release: Today, the Department of State, Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, and Department of the Treasury issued an advisory to alert the international community, private sector, and public to the threat posed by Iran’s procurement, development, and proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).


Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the U.S.-India Business Council’s India Ideas Summit

Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver remarks at the U.S.-India Business Council’s 48th India Ideas Summit at the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. EDT.


Public Launch of Sudan Conflict Observatory Monitoring Platform

News Release: As the United States and our partners continue intense diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Sudan, facilitate humanitarian assistance, and support the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a civilian government, we are monitoring the activities of the warring parties. Through commercial satellite ...


The United States Funds Economic Survey of Ukraine for Sustainable Recovery

Release: At the 2023 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez announced the United States fully supports the OECD Country Program for Ukraine and is pleased to commit $437,000 for its implementation. The OECD country program will support Ukraine’s agenda for reform, recovery, and reconstruction.


Risch on U.S. Food Aid Diversions in Ethiopia

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the diversion of U.S. food aid in Ethiopia:


Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the U.S.-India Business Council’s India Ideas Summit

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver remarks at the U.S.-India Business Council’s 48th India Ideas Summit at the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. EDT.


United States Publishes Advisory to Industry on Iran’s UAV-Related Activities

News Release: Today, the Department of State, Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, and Department of the Treasury issued an advisory to alert the international community, private sector, and public to the threat posed by Iran’s procurement, development, and proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).


Secretary of State Blinken Participates in a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony with the #AfghanEvac Coalition

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in a signing ceremony to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of State and #AfghanEvac on Monday, June 12, at 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at the National Museum of American Diplomacy and will be hosted by Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE), Mara Tekach.


The United States Funds Economic Survey of Ukraine for Sustainable Recovery

News Release: At the 2023 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez announced the United States fully supports the OECD Country Program for Ukraine and is pleased to commit $437,000 for its implementation. The OECD country program will support Ukraine’s agenda for reform, recovery, and reconstruction.


Public Launch of Sudan Conflict Observatory Monitoring Platform

Release: As the United States and our partners continue intense diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Sudan, facilitate humanitarian assistance, and support the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a civilian government, we are monitoring the activities of the warring parties. Through commercial satellite...


State Department discusses Notice of Public Meeting on June 9

The US State Department published a one page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Hiba Nasr of Asharq News

News Release: QUESTION: (In Arabic.) Mr. Secretary, thanks for sitting down with us.


DOS-ASEAN offers new grant application process starting June 9

2024 U.S.-ASEAN Women's Leadership Academy for YSEALI grant opened on June 9.


Joint Statement on the 2023 U.S.-Swiss Cyber and Digital Dialogue

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Switzerland on the occasion of the 2023 U.S.-Swiss Cyber and Digital Dialogue.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I’m very pleased for this opportunity to discuss the very important relationship between the United States and Ethiopia. I had a very good visit just last March, and again I want to thank our colleagues not only for their hospitality but also for the...


McCaul Demands Missing Afghanistan Documents, Threatens Subpoena

News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: On March 20, 2023, I wrote to you regarding the Department’s failure to produce documents and information concerning the Biden Administration’s catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan and informed you that the Department needed to produce the U.S. Embassy Kabul Emergency Action...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen Before Their Meeting

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I’m very pleased for this opportunity to discuss the very important relationship between the United States and Ethiopia. I had a very good visit just last March, and again I want to thank our colleagues not only for their hospitality but also for the ...


U.S. Department of State Awards Grants to 34 U.S. Colleges and Universities to Expand Study Abroad Opportunities for American Students

News Release: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to bolster international student mobility, including increasing the number of American students who study abroad, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), announced today that 34 U.S. colleges and universities were awarded nearly $1.2 million in grants through the 2023 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program grant competition.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Hiba Nasr of Asharq News

Release: QUESTION: (In Arabic.) Mr. Secretary, thanks for sitting down with us.


Joint Communiqué by Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS

News Release: The following statement was released by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS following today’s meeting.