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2023 Investment Climate Statements Released
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: The Department of State released the 2023 Investment Climate Statements today. The reports help U.S. companies make informed business decisions by providing up-to-date information on the investment climates of more than 165 countries and economies that are current or potential markets for U.S. companies.
Special Online Briefing with Nathaniel C. Fick Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy and Dr. Seth Center Deputy Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: MODERATOR: 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 the Middle East, Europe, and around the world for this on-the-record briefing with Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathanial C. Fick and Deputy Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology Dr. Seth Center.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S. Embassy Nuku’alofa Dedication
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very much. And hello, everyone. It is wonderful to be with you in this place on this occasion. Malo ‘aupito to the Honorable Hu’akavameiliku for your hospitality today, for the incredibly warm welcome that we’ve received here in Tonga. And it’s an honor to be with...
Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: The people of Ukraine continue to bravely defend their country against Russia’s aggression while Russia continues its relentless and vicious attacks that are killing Ukrainian civilians and destroying civil infrastructure. Ukraine’s steadfast courage continues to inspire the world.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Peace Corps Engagement
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you all very, very much.
UN Begins Operation to Prevent Catastrophic Oil Spill
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: The United States welcomes the news that the UN has begun its operation to prevent a catastrophic oil spill in the Red Sea. Today, experts initiated the process of off-loading 1.14 million barrels of oil from the decaying Safer oil tanker. The oil transfer is a critical step towards averting an economic, environmental, and humanitarian crisis in the Red Sea and beyond.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S. Embassy Nuku’alofa Dedication
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very much. And hello, everyone. It is wonderful to be with you in this place on this occasion. Malo ‘aupito to the Honorable Hu’akavameiliku for your hospitality today, for the incredibly warm welcome that we’ve received here in Tonga. And it’s an honor to be with ...
Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
Release: The people of Ukraine continue to bravely defend their country against Russia’s aggression while Russia continues its relentless and vicious attacks that are killing Ukrainian civilians and destroying civil infrastructure. Ukraine’s steadfast courage continues to inspire the world.
10th Anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
Release: Hello, everyone!. Ten years after the United States and Vietnam launched our Comprehensive Partnership, we’ve built a relationship that’s dynamic, consequential, and growing stronger every day. Our countries are working together on an incredibly broad range of shared interests, to the benefit of our...
UN Begins Operation to Prevent Catastrophic Oil Spill
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
Release: The United States welcomes the news that the UN has begun its operation to prevent a catastrophic oil spill in the Red Sea. Today, experts initiated the process of off-loading 1.14 million barrels of oil from the decaying Safer oil tanker. The oil transfer is a critical step towards averting an economic, environmental, and humanitarian crisis in the Red Sea and beyond.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bhutto Zardari
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
The United States Raises its Flag at UNESCO
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: Today, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden participated in the raising of the U.S. flag at UNESCO, further realizing the President’s vision of a United States that is engaged globally wherever and whenever our national interests can be advanced.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Tongan Prime Minister Hu‘akavameiliku and Foreign Minister Utoikamanu
By State Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Deputy Secretary Verma Travels to Mexico
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, July 24-26. In Mexico City, he will join Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall at the second meeting of the Trilateral Fentanyl Committee, hosted by Mexican...
McCaul, Wilson, HFAC Members Oppose Potential Extension of Syria Sanctions Exemption
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-TX) sent a letter to President Biden underscoring their opposition to extending or reissuing Syria General License 23, which authorized direct transactions with the Assad regime for 180 days after the February earthquake.
Imposing Sanctions on Malian Officials in Connection with the Wagner Group
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner’s presence in Mali since December 2021. Civilian fatalities have surged by 278 percent since Wagner forces deployed to Mali in December 2021. Many of those deaths were the result of operations conducted by Malian Armed Forces alongside members of the Wagner Group.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Romanian Foreign Minister Odobescu
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
McCaul Opposes Travel to Afghanistan and Normalization of Taliban
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing strong opposition to U.S. government officials traveling to meet with the Taliban and legitimizing their de-facto governance of Afghanistan, which continues to be contested.
Imposing Sanctions on Malian Officials in Connection with the Wagner Group
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner’s presence in Mali since December 2021. Civilian fatalities have surged by 278 percent since Wagner forces deployed to Mali in December 2021. Many of those deaths were the result of operations conducted by Malian Armed Forces alongside members of the Wagner Group.
McCaul Opposes Travel to Afghanistan and Normalization of Taliban
By State Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing strong opposition to U.S. government officials traveling to meet with the Taliban and legitimizing their de-facto governance of Afghanistan, which continues to be contested.