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Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Earth Day
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
This year’s theme for Earth Day is “Invest in our Planet,” and I couldn’t agree more. Everything we need to live healthy lives – from clean water to fresh air – depends on our natural environment and the United States is committed to protecting the environment and improving the health and well-being of communities around the world.
Remarks at an Informal Consultation on the United Nations Summit of the Future
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Let me first thank the co-facilitators for their service and for convening us today to discuss the scope of the Summit of the Future.
Remarks on the Six Mandated Areas of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you Chair. As you heard from Secretary Haaland earlier this week, the Biden-Harris Administration continues to prioritize Indigenous Peoples’ well-being and resilience both domestically and internationally.
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Remarks at an Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the EMRIP Chair
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
For centuries, Indigenous Peoples in the United States were forcibly removed from ancestral lands, displaced, assimilated, and banned from worshipping or performing sacred ceremonies.
Remarks at a Security Council Briefing on the Great Lakes Region
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Good morning, colleagues. Thank you, Special Envoy Xia, for your informative briefing. I also welcome the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission and appreciate the advice to the Council he outlined this morning.
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Release of the Report of the United Nations High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateral
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The United States welcomes the publication of the report of the High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism, chaired by Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the former president of Liberia, and Stefan Löfven, the former prime-minister of Sweden.
Public notices: State Department publishes 5 in week ending April 15
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2023
There were five notices published by the State Department in week ending April 15, according to the Federal Register.
U.S. Department of State Announces Reward Offers for Information Leading to the Arrests and/or Convictions of Three Transnational Criminals Violating DPRK Sanctions
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2023
Release: Today, the U.S. Department of State, through the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP), is announcing a reward offer of up to $5,000,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) national Sim Hyon-Sop. We are also offering...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a State Luncheon in Honor of Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk-Yeol
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Please, take a seat. Thank you. Thank you, everyone. Please take a seat. Good afternoon, and welcome to the State Department. President Yoon, Mrs. Kim, it is a great pleasure to have you here with us today.
“RECOGNIZING THE INCREDIBLE AND HEROIC ADVOCACY OF ELIZABETH WHELAN” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on April 25
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2023
The Congressional Record published “RECOGNIZING THE INCREDIBLE AND HEROIC ADVOCACY OF ELIZABETH WHELAN” in the House section on April 25.
U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2023
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...
Joint Statement of the United States of America and Republic of Korea on Cooperation in Quantum Information Science and Technologies
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2023
Release: The following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States and Republic of Korea on the occasion of a meeting between Dr. Arati Prabhakar, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Chief Science Advisor to President Biden and Dr. Lee Jong-ho, Minister for Science and Information and Communication Technologies for the Republic of Korea.
U.S. National Statement at the United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Thank you Chair. I am Desirée Cormier Smith, the U.S. Department of State’s Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Libya
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Thank you, Mr. President. I’d like to thank Special Representative Bathily for his briefing on the situation in Libya, as well as the Chair of the 1970 Committee for his report.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Reception for the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
I want to thank all of you for joining us here tonight. Along with Secretary Haaland and our friends from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Mexico, we are extraordinarily proud to host this reception to honor the twenty-second session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on the April 12 ICBM Launch by the DPRK
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Let me start by thanking Assistant-Secretary-General Khiari for your briefing.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Yemen
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Special Envoy Grundberg and Deputy Director Mudawi for your helpful updates.
Statement Delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the UN Security Council Stakeout on the Situation in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Now I would like to make a statement on behalf of the United States on the situation in Sudan.
U.S. National Statement at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Hello esteemed colleagues, leaders, and friends. I’m Deb Haaland, Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior and proud citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna in the state of New Mexico.