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Five AWE alumni in India selected out of thousands for prestigious government grant
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
The U.S. government exchange program Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is helping business women in India become more competitive, helping them get access to the capital they need to expand their businesses.
Announcing the Core Curriculum
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
As part of the Secretary’s Modernization Agenda, the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) and the Bureau of Global Talent Management (GTM) are launching the Core Curriculum, a series of courses designed to strengthen fundamental skills required for State Department professionals to successfully advance U.S. interests.
Further Curbing Russia’s Efforts to Evade Sanctions and Perpetuate its War against Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
The United States will continue to take action against Russia and those supporting its war in Ukraine, including further implementing the G7’s commitment to impose severe consequences on third country actors who support Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink On the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Vietnam and Japan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
Hey, good afternoon, everybody, and thank you so much for joining us today for this press preview call on the Secretary’s travel to Ireland, where of course he’ll be accompanying the President, but then on to his own programming in Vietnam and then Japan for the G7 Foreign Ministers Ministerial.
Sanctioning Illicit Darknet Marketplace PRESS STATEMENT
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
Today, the United States designated Genesis Market, a hacking group that is also one of the world’s largest illicit marketplaces for stolen device credentials and related sensitive information.
Empowering Women Innovators to Create a Better Future
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
As the State Department’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, I work with senior officials around the world to reduce the barriers that prevent U.S. companies from competing in overseas markets.
Ambassador Katherine Tai to Travel to Republic of the Philippines and Japan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will travel to Manila, Republic of the Philippines on April 16 – 18, and Tokyo, Japan on April 18 – April 20 as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to strengthen ties with key partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
USTR to Hold Stakeholder IPEF Listening Sessions for Third Negotiating Round
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) invites interested stakeholders to take part in two listening session opportunities on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for the third full in-person negotiating round.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: U.S. Formally Accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai yesterday signed and presented the United States’ official instrument of acceptance of the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement to World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Participation in the 18th Annual NATO Conference on Weapons of Mass Destruction Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, April 17-20
By State Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will deliver remarks followed by a brief Q and A session at the 18th Annual NATO Conference on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Arms Control, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation, on April 18, 2023, from 09:30 - 10:10 a.m. EDT at the Department of State.
Chairman McCaul on Arrest of Pentagon Leak Suspect
By State Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the arrest of the Pentagon documents leak suspect.
HFAC Member Roundtable on AUKUS and Arms Exports Modernization
By State Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Following his trip to Northeast Asia, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a two-part session roundtable discussion focused on security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and opportunities and challenges in implementing...
McCaul on the Anniversary of Vladimir Kara-Murza’s Wrongful Detainment by Russia
By State Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the one year anniversary of Vladimir Kara-Murza’s wrongful detainment by Russia.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Argentina Secretary of Mining, Fernanda Ávila, and Argentina Secretary of Energy, Flavia Royon, in Buenos Aires
By State Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
U.S. Actions Targeting Transnational Criminals for Illicit Fentanyl Activity
By State Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: Today, the United States is announcing a series of actions against those involved in illicit fentanyl trafficking. Through the Department of State we announced rewards offers for information leading to the arrest or conviction of 27 individuals. Additionally, the Department of Justice announced significant ...
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Argentina Secretary of Mining, Fernanda Ávila, and Argentina Secretary of Energy, Flavia Royon, in Buenos Aires
By State Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel
Building a Future Ukraine in Partnership with the Private Sector
By State Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
Release: Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said in her keynote address at the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum on Thursday that “support for Ukraine is an investment in our own security and our own prosperity and the world that we and our children want to live in." That’s why the Department of State, USAID ...
McCaul on the Anniversary of Vladimir Kara-Murza’s Wrongful Detainment by Russia
By State Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the one year anniversary of Vladimir Kara-Murza’s wrongful detainment by Russia.
The United States Welcomes Release of Detainees from Yemeni Conflict
By State Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
Release: The United States welcomes the release of nearly 900 detainees from all sides of the Yemen conflict. This release reunifies hundreds of families ahead of Eid al-Fitr and takes place amidst a 13-month period of calm initiated by the UN-mediated truce.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: PRIME MINISTER PHAM: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary of State, I am delighted to welcome you to Vietnam and to see you again here in my country, and I highly appreciate your arrangement of your time for this visit. It is a - I do believe that this visit was previously arranged for last year, however due to the conditions on both sides it cannot take place until now.