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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Momen
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met yesterday with Bangladesh’s Minister for Foreign Affairs A.K. Abdul Momen.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Abdul Momen Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to have Foreign Minister Momen here with us today at the State Department, and important to take account of the fact that the relationship between Bangladesh and the United States has grown tremendously over the last 50 years – economically, our people-to-people ties, work that we’ve been doing more recently on everything from climate to health, which we very much value.
Joint Statement on the United States-Kyrgyz Republic Annual Bilateral Consultations
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kyrgyz Republic on the occasion of United States-Kyrgyz Republic Annual Bilateral Consultations (ABCs) in Washington.
After Action Review on Afghanistan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
In December of 2021, I asked Ambassador Dan Smith to lead an After Action Review of the Department of State’s execution of its duties related to ending the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan.
U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in South and Central Asia: Releasing Land, Preventing Accidents, Promoting Environmental Resilience
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
With support from the United States, South and Central Asian countries are securing weapons and ammunition stockpiles, clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance that threaten civilians, promoting peace and security, and strengthening ties in the region, all of which advances U.S. regional and global security priorities.
Bahrain and Qatar Restore Diplomatic Ties
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The United States congratulates our key partners Bahrain and Qatar on their decision to resume diplomatic ties.
Terrorist Designation of Hurras al-Din Leader
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The United States remains committed to disrupting al-Qa’ida affiliates who exploit under-governed spaces and conflict zones in Syria
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to the Gulf
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking is traveling to the Gulf on April 11 to support ongoing efforts to secure a new agreement on a comprehensive peace process.
Special Representative for Afghanistan West’s April 11 – 18 Travel to Qatar, UAE, Istanbul
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
In Doha, Special Representative for Afghanistan (SRA) Thomas West will meet with Qatari colleagues, Afghan civil society leaders, and partner missions.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Terrorist Attacks in Tel Aviv and the West Bank
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist attacks in the West Bank and Tel Aviv.
U.S. Welcomes Canada’s Repatriation from Northeast Syria
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The United States appreciates Canada’s repatriation today of 14 women and children from displaced persons camps in northeast Syria.
Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
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.
One-Year Anniversary of the Yemen Truce’s Commencement
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Today marks one year since the UN-meditated truce in Yemen began and initiated the longest period of calm since the war started.
U.S. Welcomes Norway’s Repatriation of Nationals from Northeast Syria
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
This week, Norway repatriated two women and three children from displaced persons camps in northeast Syria.
Special Online Briefing with U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, Ambassador Julianne Smith
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Greetings to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s London International Media Hub.
Special Online Briefing with U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, Ambassador Julianne Smith
By State Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Greetings to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s London International Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from South and Central Asia and around the world for this on-the-record briefing with U.S. Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Ambassador Julianne Smith.
DOS-INL grant application closes on June 2
By State Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
Implementation of the Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program - Training and Technical Assistance Support through Central America grant opened on April 14.
Bahrain and Qatar Restore Diplomatic Ties
By State Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
Release: The United States congratulates our key partners Bahrain and Qatar on their decision to resume diplomatic ties. This breakthrough represents a crucial step in our collective efforts to forge a more integrated, stable, peaceful, and prosperous region. The United States has sought to promote regional integration and de-escalation, including among these two important partners and Gulf Cooperation Council member states.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs publishes 18 press releases or notices in December 2022
By State Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
There were 18 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in December 2022.