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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Cohen
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Vietnamese Vice Minister Ngoc
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Belgium
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Brussels, Belgium, April 3-5, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministerial and the tenth U.S.-EU Energy Council meeting. During the NATO Foreign Ministerial, Secretary Blinken will emphasize continued U.S. support for Ukraine and our commitment to transatlantic ...
Russia’s Arrest of a U.S. Citizen
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: We are deeply concerned over Russia’s widely-reported detention of a U.S. citizen journalist. We are in contact with the Wall Street Journal on this situation. Whenever a U.S. citizen is detained abroad, we immediately seek consular access, and seek to provide all appropriate support.
Instability and Democratic Backsliding in Somaliland
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: The United States is increasingly concerned by the continuing violence in Lascanood and joins other international partners and neighbors in calling for de-escalation, adherence to the agreed ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access, and resumption of constructive dialogue towards peaceful resolution. Continued violence will increase the potential for extremist groups to sow broader instability and further exacerbate the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Guiding Principles on Government Use of Surveillance Technologies
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Surveillance technologies can be important tools for protecting national security and public safety when used responsibly and in a manner consistent with applicable international law. At the same time, a growing number of governments misuse surveillance technologies to restrict access to information ...
Department Renews Charter of Overseas Schools Advisory Council
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: On March 24, 2023, the Department of State renewed the charter of the Overseas Schools Advisory Council (OSAC) to provide a formal channel for consultation and advice from U.S. corporations and foundations regarding American-sponsored overseas schools. The Under Secretary for Management has determined that renewal of the advisory committee charter is necessary and in the public interest.
Russia’s Arrest of a U.S. Citizen
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: We are deeply concerned over Russia’s widely-reported detention of a U.S. citizen journalist. We are in contact with the Wall Street Journal on this situation. Whenever a U.S. citizen is detained abroad, we immediately seek consular access, and seek to provide all appropriate support.
The Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: We strongly condemn the Burma military regime-controlled Union Election Commission’s decision to abolish 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD).
Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Those Responsible for the Murder of Shakeel Khan
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for certain information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual, who committed, attempted or conspired to commit, or aided or abetted in the commission of the murder of Shakeel Khan.
Judgment in Certain Iranian Assets Case
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: Today the International Court of Justice issued a judgment in the Certain Iranian Assets case rejecting the vast majority of Iran’s case under the now-terminated Treaty of Amity. This is a major victory for the United States and victims of Iran’s State-sponsored terrorism.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Vietnamese Vice Minister Ngoc
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Belgium
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Brussels, Belgium, April 3-5, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministerial and the tenth U.S.-EU Energy Council meeting. During the NATO Foreign Ministerial, Secretary Blinken will emphasize continued U.S. support for Ukraine and our commitment to transatlantic ...
Notice published on March 30 by State Department
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
The US State Department published a one page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken on Advancing Technology for Democracy
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Jeanne, thank you so much for the introduction and for helping to move us along today.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Summit for Democracy Closing Remarks
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you, everyone. Good evening. It is my honor now to actually close out the summit, and I want to start by thanking everyone - all the heads of state and representatives from more than a hundred countries, leaders of subnational governments, partners from civil society and the private sector - for joining us, for taking part in the second Summit for Democracy.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Session On “Advancing Democracy and Internet Freedom in a Digital Age” Summit for Democracy
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: MS MESERVE: Thank you, Secretary Blinken. To build a more rights-respecting future, it’s clear that democracies need to define an affirmative vision for how technology can promote democracy. Our first session, Advancing Democracy and Internet Freedom in a Digital Age, will help us think through how we might craft a world in which technology and democracy are mutually reinforcing.
Second Meeting of the Countering Transnational Terrorism Forum
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Justice convened the second meeting of the Countering Transnational Terrorism Forum (CTTF) at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Budapest, Hungary March 28-29.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Dereck Hogan on the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Belgium
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: MR PATEL: Hey, everybody. Good afternoon. Thanks so much for joining us on this trip preview call for the Secretary’s trip to Brussels on Monday for the U.S.-EU Energy Dialogue, as well as the NATO foreign ministers ministerial. Joining me today is Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ambassador Dereck ...