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18th Annual NATO Conference on Arms Control, Disarmament and Weapons of Mass Destruction Non-Proliferation, April 17-20

News Release: The United States and NATO are co-hosting the 18th Annual NATO Conference on Arms Control, Disarmament and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Non-Proliferation, April 17-20, 2023, in Washington, D.C.


18 press releases or notices published in December 2022 by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs

There were 18 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in December 2022.


28 press releases published in December 2022 by House Committee on Foreign Affairs

There were 28 press releases published by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs in December 2022.


The United States – Vietnam Relationship: Celebrating 10 Years of Comprehensive Partnership and 28 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Release: This year is the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership launched by then-Presidents Obama and Sang in 2013.  As we mark this anniversary, we look forward to expanding our partnership in the years ahead.  Built on a foundation of trust and mutual desire to overcome the legacies...


U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs publishes 60 press releases or notices in November 2022

There were 60 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in November 2022.


U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs publishes 29 press releases or notices in November 2022

There were 29 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs in November 2022.


29 press releases or notices published in December 2022 by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor

There were 29 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor in December 2022.


Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “China’s Political Prisoners: Where’s Gao Zhisheng?”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, “China’s Political Prisoners: Where’s Gao Zhisheng?" on Thursday, April 20th.


U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs publishes 24 press releases or notices in January

There were 24 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in January.


McCaul on Being Sanctioned by CCP

News Release: Austin, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul issued the following statement on being sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in response to the chairman’s delegation trip to Taiwan last week.


DOS-ARM offers new grant application process starting April 14

Promoting STEM Education and Youth Entrepreneurship grant opened on April 14.


McCaul on Being Sanctioned by CCP

News Release: Austin, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul issued the following statement on being sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in response to the chairman’s delegation trip to Taiwan last week.


Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Japan

News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Sapporo, Japan, April 14-16 and Tokyo, Japan, April 17-18. In Sapporo, Secretary Kerry will continue efforts to advance international cooperation on combating the climate crisis at the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment.


Lao New Year 2023

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warm regards to the Lao people as you celebrate Lao New Year this week.


U.S. – Cuba Migration Talks Held April 12 in Washington

News Release: On April 12, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington, DC to discuss the implementation of the U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords. This bilateral discussion reflects a commitment by both countries to regularly review the implementation of the Accords. The Department of Homeland Security’s Deputy Assistant ...


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

Release: 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.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting With President Abinader and FM Álvarez of the Dominican Republic

News Release: The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel


Lao New Year 2023

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warm regards to the Lao people as you celebrate Lao New Year this week.


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

Release: 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. As part of a continued effort, and to reaffirm our commitment...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting on Economic Development in the Dominican Republic

News Release: The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel