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Taiwan as an Observer in the World Health Assembly
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: The World Health Assembly (WHA), the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), will hold its annual meeting May 21-30 in Geneva to discuss global public health priorities. It is a unique opportunity for delegates and health experts from around the world to advance global health and global health security. We strongly encourage the WHO to invite Taiwan to participate as an observer at this year’s WHA meeting so it may lend its expertise to the discussions.
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement on China’s Economic Aggression and Predatory Practices
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Indo-Pacific will convene a hearing entitled, “Standing United Against the People’s Republic of China’s Economic Aggression.
Chairmen McCaul, Green, Jordan Statement on Passage of H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) released the following statement on the passage of the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) by the U.S. House of Representatives...
An Optimistic and Thankful Farewell: The Hard Work Will Continue and Will Succeed
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: Goodbyes are always hard. Soon I will be stepping down as the Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, or OES, to lead the Wildlife Conservation Society, based in New York City. Serving the people of the United States as part of the Biden Administration has...
DRL Support for Recently Exiled Cuban Human Rights Defenders
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Support for Recently Exiled Cuban Human Rights Defenders. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009705. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345...
United States-Australia Fifth Energy Security Dialogue
By State Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), hosted a delegation from Australia in Washington on April 25-27 for the fifth bilateral Energy Security Dialogue. Deputy Secretary Simon Duggan from the Department of Climate Change,...
Congratulations to Department of State Employees Named as 2023 Service to America Medal Finalists
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
The Director General is pleased to announce that Mr. Fletcher Schoen and Ms. Jennifer Harkins of the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs have been named as finalists for the 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals.
Faces of Kremlin Propaganda: Maria Zakharova
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
A loyal Kremlin messenger and among the most enthusiastic purveyors of Russia’s disinformation and propaganda, Maria Zakharova has served as the Russian Foreign Ministry (MFA)’s spokesperson since 2015.
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg’s Travel to Egypt
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg will lead the U.S. delegation to Cairo May 2-5 to participate in the 21st Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) Coordinating Committee Meeting, in which Egypt will join the European Union as incoming GCTF Co-Chairs.
Remarks at the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) REMVE Initiative: Roundtable on Addressing REMVE Radicalisation Within Security Services’ Ranks
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
I would like to commend the great work the IIJ is doing to counter REMVE.
AIM For Climate Summit: Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils in Africa
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of State, Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, is organizing a breakout session during the AIM for Climate Summit that will discuss the role of developing climate-resilient seeds and improving soil health and fertility in determining the future success and sustainability of food systems.
Space Unites Us
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
We are wrapping up Space Diplomacy Week here at the Department of State.
Cities on a Hill: Reflections on the Inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Cities are on the front lines of the biggest issues facing our world today. From the climate and pollution crises to questions of effective democratic governance, cities are where it all happens.
Artemis Accords Foster Peaceful Civil Space Cooperation
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
The Artemis Accords bring together nations through a common set of principles to guide civil space exploration, setting the stage for peaceful, responsible, and productive cooperation in space affairs.
The Czech Republic Signs the Artemis Accords
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Acting Assistant Secretary Jennifer R. Littlejohn, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Bijan Sabet welcomed the Czech Republic as the 24th Artemis Accords signatory at a ceremony on May 3 at NASA Headquarters.
An Optimistic and Thankful Farewell: The Hard Work Will Continue and Will Succeed
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Goodbyes are always hard. Soon I will be stepping down as the Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, or OES, to lead the Wildlife Conservation Society, based in New York City. Serving the people of the United States as part of the Biden Administration has been the opportunity of a lifetime.
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 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.
The Future of Central Asia’s Development: Between Russia and China
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Thank you, [Ariel]. It’s wonderful to see so many colleagues here. I feel a little bit like the prodigal son coming back to a family that I was part of until nine years ago.
United States-Australia Fifth Energy Security Dialogue
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), hosted a delegation from Australia in Washington on April 25-27 for the fifth bilateral Energy Security Dialogue.
Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the World Food Prize Laureate Announcement Ceremony
By State Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
This year’s World Food Prize Laureate will be announced at the 2023 World Food Prize Announcement Ceremony on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C.