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READOUT: Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo

The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:



Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with A Martinez of NPR’s “Morning Edition”

The Biden Administration is training a spotlight on global democracy. This week, the United States is joining the Netherlands, South Korea, Zambia, and Costa Rica as co-hosts of the Second Summit for Democracy, which is in Costa Rica.


Remarks at a UN Security Council High-Level Debate on Countering Terrorism by Strengthening Cooperation Between the UN and Regional Organizations

Colleagues, I want to thank Mozambique and, particularly, President Nyusi for convening this high-level debate on strengthening counterterrorism efforts in Africa.


Additional Remarks Following the Failure of a UN Security Council Resolution on Nord Stream Proposed by Russia in Response to Russia

Again, thank you, Mr. President. My apologies for taking the floor. But typical of the Russian playbook is to always pose a question without really having any intent.


Remarks Following the Failure of a UN Security Council Resolution on Nord Stream Proposed by Russia in Response to Russia

Thank you, Mr. President. My apologies for taking the floor, but I need to respond to points that were made by the Representative of the Russian Federation.


Explanation of Vote Following the Failure of a UN Security Council Resolution on Nord Stream Proposed by Russia

Let me begin by reiterating our deep concern regarding the sabotage that took place on the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines in September 2022.


Readout of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi

Readout of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi


Readout of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Readout of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs


Remarks by a Senior U.S. Official During a Telephonic Background Briefing on Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Travel to Costa Rica and Ecuador

Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining. As mentioned, the focus of today’s call is Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s upcoming travel this week to Ecuador and Costa Rica.


Remarks at the UN General Assembly Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Good morning and thank you Madam Chair. And let me start by thanking the Secretary-General, for his participation in today’s somber commemoration of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade.


Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a UN Cybercrime Convention Fifth Negotiating Session at the United Nations in Vienna

The fifth negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention will convene at the United Nations in Vienna, Austria from April 11–21.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with UN Secretary-General Guterres

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:


Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

As we mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action this year, the United States will continue to place its commitment to multilateral engagement and human rights at the center of U.S. foreign policy.


Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to New York City

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to New York City from March 29-30.


Further Curbing Russia’s Efforts to Evade Sanctions and Perpetuate its War Against Ukraine

Today, the Department of State and the Department of Treasury are imposing sanctions on more than 120 entities and individuals across more than 20 countries and jurisdictions in connection with the Russian Federation’s unlawful and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, including facilitators of sanctions evasion.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:


Special Representative for Afghanistan West’s April 11 – 18 Travel to Qatar, UAE, Istanbul

In Doha, Special Representative for Afghanistan (SRA) Thomas West will meet with Qatari colleagues, Afghan civil society leaders, and partner missions. In the UAE, SRA West will meet with Emirati counterparts, Afghan business and thought leaders.


Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a UN Cybercrime Convention Fifth Negotiating Session at the United Nations in Vienna

The fifth negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention will convene at the United Nations in Vienna, Austria from April 11–21.


Russia’s Wrongful Detention of Journalist Evan Gershkovich

Today, Secretary Blinken made a determination that Evan Gershkovich is wrongfully detained by Russia.