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Release of the 2023 Annual Report on International Parental Child Abduction
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Today the Department of State submitted to Congress its 2023 Annual Report on International Child Abduction. The Department is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of U.S. citizens overseas, especially our most vulnerable citizens - children. The Department’s Office of Children’s Issues ...
Senior Administration Officials On New Regional Migration Management Measures
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today’s background call. Today’s call will be on background, attributable to senior administration officials and
Readout of Ambassador Tai’s Meeting with Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met today with Japan Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa.
Readout of Ambassador Tai’s Meeting with Philippine Labor Leaders
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today met with labor leaders from the Philippines and discussed the strong relationship between the United States and the Philippines.
Readout of Ambassador Tai's Meeting with Philippine Secretary of Labor and Employment Bienvenido “Benny” Laguesma
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today met with Philippine Secretary of Labor and Employment Bienvenido “Benny” Laguesma and discussed opportunities to strengthen the important partnership between the two countries and enhance labor standards in the global economy.
Republic of the Marshall Islands Constitution Day
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands as you celebrate your 44th Constitution Day on May 1.
McCaul, HFAC Members Demand Answers on GEC’s Role in Censorship
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman Brian Mast (R-FL), Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Chairman Chris Smith, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Rep. Maria...
South African Freedom Day
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my deepest congratulations to South Africa’s people and government on this year’s Freedom Day.
The Situation in Lebanon
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Today marks six months since the departure of President Michel Aoun and the subsequent failure to select a new president. The United States calls on Lebanon’s political leadership to move expeditiously to elect a president to unite the country and swiftly enact the reforms needed to rescue its economy from crisis. Lebanon’s leaders must not put their personal interests and ambitions above the interests of their country and people.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And UN Secretary-General António Guterres Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to have the Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres here at the State Department today continuing the vital collaboration that the United States and United Nations have on pretty much every issue that we’re dealing with around the world.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Keynote Remarks at the Cities Summit of the Americas Closing Plenary
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Good afternoon. It is wonderful to be with all of you here in Denver. And Mike, let me just say to you first off, I can’t thank you enough for your extraordinary leadership in bringing all of this together. The work you did to galvanize the community, to get the support that we needed for this summit, it’s a remarkable contribution not just to this community but to our entire hemisphere.
DOS-DRL offers new grant application process starting May 3
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
DRL Media Literacy in Europe grant opened on May 3.
Secretary Blinken’s Calls with President Ruto of Kenya and President Azali of Comoros About Ending the Conflict in Sudan
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg’s Travel to Egypt
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: 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. The GCTF Co-Chairs will promote ...
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to Greece
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara traveled to Greece on April 24-28 to participate in the Delphi Economic Forum where she spoke about the importance of inclusive education, healthcare, and disability rights in the context of the climate crisis.
Assistant Secretary Barbara A. Leaf’s Travel to Iraq and Jordan
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is visiting Iraq and Jordan April 29 - May 5, where she will discuss a range of U.S. priorities in the region, including promoting economic cooperation and discussing security challenges.
The United States Launches International Visitor Leadership Program for Judicial, Law Enforcement, and Security Officials from 56 Countries
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: As communities and countries around the world face a growing threat of transnational crime and illicit synthetic drugs, such as fentanyl, the United States launched a global effort today to convene 72 judicial, law enforcement, and security officials from around the world for a three-week exchange to ...
U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The United States stands with The Philippines in the face of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Coast Guard’s continued infringement upon freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. Imagery and video recently published in the media is a stark reminder of PRC harassment and intimidation of Philippine ...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minster Pashinyan
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Czech Republic Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to have Jan Lipavský here, and all our friends from the Czech Republic. We honestly could not ask for better partners, stronger partners. The Czech Republic is a highly valued NATO Ally for the United States and a democratic stronghold. And we deeply appreciate the remarkable collaboration we’ve had across a wide range of issues over the last couple of years.