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McCaul, Baird, Wilson Introduce Bill to Prohibit the Extension of Earthquake-Related Syria Sanctions Exemption
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN) led the introduction of legislation to prohibit the Biden administration from extending or reissuing Syria General License 23, which authorized direct transactions with the Assad regime for 180 days after the February Turkey-Syria earthquake.
Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Lapenn’s Travel to Namibia, South Africa, and Angola
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: Ambassador Jessye Lapenn, Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation, will travel July 27-August 4 to Windhoek and Walvis Bay, Namibia; Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa; and Luanda, Angola. She will meet with government officials, non-governmental organizations, and the business community on the importance of Atlantic cooperation.
DOS-COL grant application closes on Aug. 26
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Promoting the Ethnic Chapter of the 2016 Peace Accord in Colombia through Documentary Film grant opened on July 27.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER MAHUTA: (Speaking In Māori.)
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: PRIME MINISTER HU’AKAVAMEILIKU: (In Tongan.). It is a great honor to warmly welcome to the Kingdom of Tonga the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr. Antony Blinken. The visit today by Secretary Blinken is historic. It is the first visit by a sitting U.S. secretary of state to Tonga.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Peace Corps Engagement
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you all very, very much.
DOS-INL offers new grant application process starting July 27
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Understanding the Environmental Harm Resulting from Criminal Organizations' Activities and their Facilitators in Latin America and the Caribbean grant opened on July 27.
On Reports of an Attempted Takeover in Niger
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: The United States is gravely concerned about developments in Niger. We strongly support the democratically elected President and condemn in the strongest terms any effort to seize power by force and disrupt the constitutional order. We call for the immediate release of President Mohamed Bazoum and respect ...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: PRIME MINISTER HU’AKAVAMEILIKU: (In Tongan.). It is a great honor to warmly welcome to the Kingdom of Tonga the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr. Antony Blinken. The visit today by Secretary Blinken is historic. It is the first visit by a sitting U.S. secretary of state to Tonga.
The Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Today we proudly celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). More than three decades after this groundbreaking legislation was enacted, the ADA continues to inspire countries and communities around the world to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal rights and ...
Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Lapenn’s Travel to Namibia, South Africa, and Angola
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Ambassador Jessye Lapenn, Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation, will travel July 27-August 4 to Windhoek and Walvis Bay, Namibia; Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa; and Luanda, Angola. She will meet with government officials, non-governmental organizations, and the business community on the importance of Atlantic cooperation.
Special Representative for Afghanistan West and Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Amiri’s Travel to Kazakhstan and Qatar
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West and Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri will travel to Astana, Kazakhstan and Doha, Qatar July 26-31. While in Astana, they will meet with colleagues from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan ...
Liberia National Day Message
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Liberia as you mark your 176th year of independence.
McCaul, Kean, Kim, Huizenga Introduce the Bilateral Resilience in Industry Trade Security (BRITS) Act to Strengthen U.S.-U.K. Defense Cooperation
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on Europe Chairman Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), and Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) introduced the Bilateral Resilience in Industry Trade Security...
McCaul and Meeks Express Deep Concerns Over Situation in Niger
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W Meeks (D-NY) issued the following statement expressing deep concern over the unfolding situation in Niamey, Niger.
Fourth U.S.-ROK Working Group Meeting on the DPRK Cyber Threat
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: The Republic of Korea (ROK) hosted the 4th U.S.-ROK Working Group on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Cyber Threat on July 26, led by Deputy Special Representative for the DPRK Dr. Jung Pak and ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs Lee Jun-il.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerien President Bazoum
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum. The Secretary conveyed the unwavering support of the United States for President Mohamed Bazoum and Niger’s democracy. He emphasized that the United States stands with the Nigerien people and regional and international ...
McCaul, Baird, Wilson Introduce Bill to Prohibit the Extension of Earthquake-Related Syria Sanctions Exemption
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN) led the introduction of legislation to prohibit the Biden administration from extending or reissuing Syria General License 23, which authorized direct transactions with the Assad regime for 180 days after the February Turkey-Syria earthquake.
Liberia National Day Message
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Liberia as you mark your 176th year of independence.
Fourth U.S.-ROK Working Group Meeting on the DPRK Cyber Threat
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: The Republic of Korea (ROK) hosted the 4th U.S.-ROK Working Group on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Cyber Threat on July 26, led by Deputy Special Representative for the DPRK Dr. Jung Pak and ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs Lee Jun-il.