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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.
Introductory Remarks at the Nuclear Energy Institute’s Nuclear Energy Assembly
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
It’s a pleasure for me to join you today, Ted, both to hear from this impressive group and to speak briefly on the Department of State’s energy priorities and our strategy for international outreach.
Migration and Border Security Policy Updates
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Good afternoon, everybody. On behalf of the Foreign Press Center, I would like to welcome you to this afternoon’s briefing.
City Spotlight Series: Detroit’s Economy, Revitalization, and Hosting of the APEC Transportation & Trade Ministerial Meetings
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Good day, and welcome to this New York Foreign Press Center briefing. My name is Daphne Stavropoulos, and I’m today’s moderator.
City Spotlight: Innovation in the Drone Industry in Grand Forks, North Dakota
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Good day, and welcome to this New York Foreign Press Center briefing. My name is Daphne Stavropoulos, and I’m today’s moderator.
Black Sea Grain Initiative
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
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:
Advancing the Minerals Security Partnership with Argentina and the Private Sector
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
To advance the goals of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), a collaboration of 13 governments to catalyze public and private investment in critical mineral supply chains globally, Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez convened an online discussion with Argentine Secretary of Mining María Fernanda Ávila, international private sector representatives, and MSP partners to discuss critical minerals projects in Argentina.
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and Georgetown, Guyana, May 8-10.
Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt Atlantic Council Remarks
By State Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Thank you for doing this. I really do want it to be a conversation
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg’s Travel to Malta, Belgium
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg travels to Malta and Belgium May 22-26 to participate in the Governing Board of Administrators meeting of the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) and to lead U.S. participation in a strategic dialogue on counterterrorism with the European Union (EU).
Secretary Antony J. Blinken After a Tour of Lawes Road Urban Clinic
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: 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. The United States - we’ve been a committed partner in helping to deal with HIV/AIDS for many years, particularly ...
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Travels to Colombia and Guatemala
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Colombia and Guatemala May 22-26, 2023. During this trip, she will meet with government officials to discuss shared objectives of ensuring safe, orderly, and humane migration management, countering narcotics...
Timor-Leste Parliamentary Elections
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: The United States congratulates Timor-Leste on its parliamentary elections. We commend Timorese authorities for administering a free, fair, and transparent election and the hundreds of thousands of Timorese voters who peacefully cast their ballots and made their voices heard. This election reflects the ...
Inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue Strengthens Collaboration, Understanding Between Science & Technology Communities
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: 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) on May 22 in Taipei, convened under the auspices of the ...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Meeting
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: 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. Prime Minister, I’m really grateful to you as our host for welcoming all of us to Papua New Guinea.
Timor-Leste Parliamentary Elections
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: The United States congratulates Timor-Leste on its parliamentary elections. We commend Timorese authorities for administering a free, fair, and transparent election and the hundreds of thousands of Timorese voters who peacefully cast their ballots and made their voices heard. This election reflects the...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: PRIME MINISTER MARAPE: Thank you all for coming by. USA is a important partner to PNG. We’ve stood shoulder to shoulder on many occasions even (inaudible) living memory 1945, right up until our independence in 1975, and even up to today you remain very much an important bilateral partner, a big part ...
Secretary Blinken Witnesses the Signing of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement Following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: 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.
United States Imposes Additional Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia in Coordination with International Partners
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: The United States will continue to take actions against Russia until it ends its brutal and illegal war against Ukraine. The United States is implementing commitments made at the G7 Leaders’ Summit to increase costs for Russia and those who support its war effort. Among others, these commitments include...
Secretary Blinken Witnesses the Signing of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement Following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review
By State Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: 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.