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Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the Fourth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe

Thank you very much. Let me start by stating very categorically that, in the wake of the Second World War, two major multilateral institutions were founded with the express purpose of preventing a recurrence of those horrors:




Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar

The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:


Remarks Following the Adoption of a UN General Assembly Resolution on Central Asia

The United States commends Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan on General Assembly resolution 76/299 declaring Central Asia a zone of peace, trust, and cooperation.


Remarks by Ambassador Chris Lu at APEC Second Senior Officials’ Meeting, Human Resources Development Working Group

“Good morning, welcome to Detroit. As we gather here today, it’s clear that the world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and this requires us to re-evaluate our approach to workforce development.


Readout of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Visit to Ljosafoss Power Station and Thingvellir National Park

The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:


Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the G5 Sahel

Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, Assistant Secretary-General Pobee and Executive Secretary Tiaré for your briefings.


Media Note: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Announces United States to Join Council of Europe’s Register of Damage for Ukraine

The United States has expressed its intent to join the Council of Europe’s “Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine on or after February 24, 2022,” as a founding Associate Member.


Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Examining the Fiscal Year 24 State Department Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility Budget”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability will convene a hearing entitled, “Examining the Fiscal Year 24 State Department Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility Budget" on Tuesday, June 13th.



Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine

Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, Under-Secretary-General Griffiths, for your sobering remarks.


Readout of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:


DOS-AFG offers new grant application process starting June 7

Supporting Access to Higher Education for Afghans grant opened on June 7.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller


Remarks at Russia’s Arria-formula Meeting on the Situation of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine

The United States takes seriously allegations of violations of human rights, including the freedom of religion or belief.


Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Ambassador Jim O’Brien at a Foreign Press Center Briefing on the Black Sea Grain Initiative

Welcome to the New York Foreign Press Center. We’re honored to have two distinguished briefers with us today who will speak on the Black Sea Grain Initiative:


Media Note: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Lead U.S. Delegation to Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik, Iceland

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Lead U.S. Delegation to Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik, Iceland


Sweden National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Kingdom of Sweden in celebration of your National Day.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Swiss State Secretary Leu

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.