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Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements in Sudan
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
Release: Begin text: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce that on May 20, 2023, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces signed an Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements. The short-term ceasefire,...
Memorandum of Cooperation in Education Signed Between the United States and Japan
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
Release: 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. Following the signing of the memorandum by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and MEXT Minister Nagaoka Keiko at an event...
The Fifth Special Session of the Conference of the States Parties to Review Operation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
Release: Upon the completion of the Fifth Review Conference of the Chemical Weapons Convention, the United States reiterates its unwavering commitment to achieving a world free of chemical weapons. We commend the constructive efforts of a wide range of States Parties and their commitment to seeking a consensual ...
Memorandum of Cooperation in Education Signed Between the United States and Japan
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
News Release: 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. Following the signing of the memorandum by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and MEXT Minister Nagaoka Keiko at an event ...
Over 1,500 Political Prisoners in Belarus
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
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.
The Fifth Special Session of the Conference of the States Parties to Review Operation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
Release: Upon the completion of the Fifth Review Conference of the Chemical Weapons Convention, the United States reiterates its unwavering commitment to achieving a world free of chemical weapons. We commend the constructive efforts of a wide range of States Parties and their commitment to seeking a consensual...
Cameroon National Day
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest wishes to the people of Cameroon on the occasion of National Day on May 20. The United States and Cameroon cooperate in several areas to include health, regional security, humanitarian assistance, and environmental protection. The United States looks forward to continued partnership with Cameroon to advance peace and prosperity for all Cameroonians.
Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements in Sudan
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
News Release: Begin text: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce that on May 20, 2023, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces signed an Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements. The short-term ceasefire, ...
Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements in Sudan
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
Release: Begin text: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce that on May 20, 2023, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces signed an Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements. The short-term ceasefire...
Over 1,500 Political Prisoners in Belarus
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
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.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Sudanese General Burhan
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
State Department publishes 3 notices in week ending May 6
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
There were three notices published by the State Department in week ending May 6, according to the Federal Register.
The Fifth Special Session of the Conference of the States Parties to Review Operation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
By State Newswire | May 21, 2023
News Release: Upon the completion of the Fifth Review Conference of the Chemical Weapons Convention, the United States reiterates its unwavering commitment to achieving a world free of chemical weapons. We commend the constructive efforts of a wide range of States Parties and their commitment to seeking a consensual ...
Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to London, Geneva, and Brussels
By State Newswire | May 20, 2023
Release: From May 22-26, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Mallory Stewart, will travel to London, United Kingdom; Geneva, Switzerland; and Brussels, Belgium.
Virtual Listening Session following the 17th Round of Negotiations to Modernize the Columbia River Treaty Regime
By State Newswire | May 20, 2023
Release: The United States and Canada conducted the 17th round of Columbia River Treaty regime negotiations from May 16-17 in Kelowna, BC. In this latest negotiating session, the two delegations discussed managing the following issues: flood risks after the Treaty regime changes in September 2024, planning for...
McCaul on Admin Support for Training Ukrainian Pilots on F-16s
By State Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announced support for training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s.
DRL Nothing About Us Without Us: Building Evidence for an Integrated Human Rights Framework and Justice in Evaluation Practice
By State Newswire | May 20, 2023
Release: This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009665.
TUNE IN: Chairman McCaul to Join Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” This Sunday at 10amET/9amCT
By State Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join Fox News‘ “Sunday Morning Futures" with Maria Bartiromo this Sunday, May 21st.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Descent-based Slavery
By State Newswire | May 20, 2023
Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Combatting Descent-Based Slavery. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009735. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345. Type of Solicitation:...
McCaul, Wagner Press State’s GWI Office on Inadequate Leadership and Misplaced Priorities
By State Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Vice Chairwoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) sent a letter to U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) conveying deep concern about the priorities of S/GWI under the Biden administration and seeking information about how these priorities align with the work that preceded senior official Katrina Fotovat’s arrival.