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ICYMI: Chairman McCaul Joined Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” on Sunday
By State Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Austin, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox News‘ “Sunday Morning Futures" to discuss the G7 Summit and countering the malign influence of the CCP, Biden’s foreign policy failures, and the latest on his Afghanistan withdrawal investigation.
Deepening U.S. Partnership with Papua New Guinea
By State Newswire | May 22, 2023
Release: 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. The United States will continue to partner with PNG on strengthening economic relations, security cooperation,...
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 | May 22, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: 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. (Laughter.) So if the mayor’s here, watch out.
Settlements in the West Bank
By State Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: We are deeply troubled by the Israeli government’s order that allows its citizens to establish a permanent presence in the Homesh outpost in the northern West Bank, which according to Israeli law was illegally built on private Palestinian land. This order is inconsistent with both former Prime Minister ...
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: President Biden and President Zelensky 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.
Joint Statement on Spain Joining the Global Equality Fund
By State Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
The text of the following joint statement was issued by the Governments of the United States and Spain on the occasion of Spain joining the Global Equality Fund:
Assistant Secretary Witkowsky’s Travel to Sweden and France
By State Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will travel to Stockholm, Sweden, and Paris, France, May 22-26 for discussions with allies and partners on a range of conflict prevention, stabilization, and strategic coordination issues.
U.S. Delegation on Atrocity Prevention and Response Travels to Denmark and Germany
By State Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will lead a delegation composed of Special Assistant to the President and National Security Council Senior Director for Development, Global Health, and Humanitarian Response Paula Tufro;
Announcing the Winners of the Annual Data for Diplomacy Awards
By State Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Secretary Antony Blinken congratulates the winners of the second annual Data for Diplomacy Awards.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at a Public Event Dedicated to the Fate of the Political Prisoners of the Russian Occupation Forces in Crimea
By State Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Ambassador Markarova, distinguished panelists, and guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak with you at this important event.
U/S Uzra Zeya’s Remarks Following the IOM Director General Election in Geneva, Switzerland
By State Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Good afternoon. It is my great pleasure to be the first U.S. official to offer my congratulations to the Director General-elect, Amy Pope.
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Verma to Meet with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi
By State Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Deputy Secretary Verma will meet with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi where they will discuss the current situation in the Western Hemisphere with a particular focus on the lifting of Title 42, exchange notes on the global humanitarian situation, and review global refugee resettlement operations.
Assistant Secretary Noyes Travels to Geneva and Mexico City
By State Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Geneva, Switzerland from May 12 – 17 and Mexico City, Mexico from May 17 – 19.
Department of State and Department of Homeland Security Announce Additional Sweeping Measures to Humanely Manage Border through Deterrence, Enforcement, and Diplomacy
By State Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security and Department of State are focused on solutions and have a robust plan to humanely manage the border through deterrence, enforcement, and diplomacy.
Senior Administration Officials on Additional Regional Migration Management Measures the United States Will Implement Together with Regional Partners when Title 42 Public Health Order Lifts
By State Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Good evening, everyone, and welcome to this evening’s background call. Today’s call will be on background, attributable to senior administration officials, and embargoed until 8:00 a.m.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
Release: We, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) (hereinafter the “Parties"),.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Sudanese General Burhan
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Over 1,500 Political Prisoners in Belarus
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
News Release: On the eve of the Day of Solidarity with Belarusian Political Prisoners, we condemn the Lukashenka regime in Belarus for unjustly holding over 1,500 political prisoners.