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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
All right. Thank you. Thank you very much for your extreme patience. I just want to sincerely appreciate all of you from our various media outlets who have spent almost a whole today to wait for this occasion to happen.
Timor-Leste Parliamentary Elections
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The United States congratulates Timor-Leste on its parliamentary elections.
Inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue Strengthens Collaboration, Understanding Between Science & Technology Communities
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State of the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) Jason Donovan led the U.S. delegation to the inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue (STCD)
Secretary Blinken Witnesses the Signing of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement Following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
On May 22, Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in the signing ceremony of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review marking the successful conclusion of Compact-related negotiations with the Republic of Palau regarding the extension of economic assistance.
The United States and Papua New Guinea Sign New Defense Cooperation Agreement and an Agreement Concerning Counter Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity Operations
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
On May 22, 2023, the United States and Papua New Guinea concluded a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and an Agreement Concerning Counter Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity Operations.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Timor-Leste National Day
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Timor-Leste as you celebrate the anniversary of your Restoration of Independence on May 20.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
The United States and Multinational Public-Private Partners Look to Provide Up To $275 Million to Advance the Romania Small Modular Reactor Project; United States Issues Letters of Interest for Up To $4 Billion in Project Financing
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Today, at the G7 Leaders Summit in Hiroshima, President Biden announced concrete steps to implement the vision of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) to mobilize $600 billion by 2027 in infrastructure investments around the world.
Memorandum of Cooperation in Education Signed Between the United States and Japan
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of State and Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) have concluded a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of education.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Japanese Minister For Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology Nagaoka Keiko At a Memorandum of Cooperation on Education Signing Ceremony
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Well, good morning, everyone. Let me first say that when Rahm started to talk about mayor of Chicago, I thought he was announcing his candidacy for Hiroshima.
Deepening U.S. Partnership with Papua New Guinea
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
As the largest Pacific Island country, a likeminded democracy, APEC member, and regional energy provider, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a key partner for the United States in the Indo-Pacific region.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken After a Tour of Lawes Road Urban Clinic
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Good morning, everyone. This was a real privilege to be here at Lawes Road at this clinic, where quite literally our partners are saving lives, changing lives, every single day.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Dialogue
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Prime Minister, thank you very, very much. And colleagues, it is a great honor to be with all of you, to be with our Pacific Island partners.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Defense Cooperation Agreement and Shiprider Signing Ceremony
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Well, thank you very much, everyone. And I have to say I’m very tempted to say, “What the prime minister said,” and leave it at that because I could not and cannot say it more eloquently than he just has.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Marape
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Marape reviewed the new Defense Cooperation Agreement and Bilateral Maritime Law Enforcement Agreement.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Brunei
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution states that while the official religion is the Shafi’i school of Sunni Islam, all other religions may be practiced “in peace and harmony.”
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Republic of Korea
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution provides for religious freedom and prohibits discrimination based on religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Palau
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion and prohibits the government from taking any action to compel, prohibit, or hinder the exercise of religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Malaysia
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
The constitution states, “Islam is the religion of the Federation; but other religions may be practiced in peace and harmony.”