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30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Crisis Assistance Request Form discussed on June 26 by State Department

The US State Department published a one page notice on June 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Announcement of the U.S.-Nigeria Energy Security Dialogue

Release: Following a visit to Nigeria by Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt, the Department of State announces the formation of an Energy Security Dialogue with Nigeria to advance collaboration on our shared energy and climate goals. This dialogue will bring together the combined resources...


Madagascar National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Madagascar a heartfelt congratulations as you celebrate 63 years of independence on June 26.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jonathan Karl of ABC This Week

News Release: QUESTION: Joining us now, Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Mr. Secretary, thank you for being here. You’ve been briefed this morning. What can you tell us about the very latest in the situation on the ground in Russia?


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Chuck Todd of NBC Meet The Press

Release: QUESTION: And joining me now is the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, welcome back to Meet the Press.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Dana Bash of CNN State of the Union

News Release: QUESTION: Here with me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Thank you so much for joining me today. This march, within 120 miles of Moscow. Prigozhin then abruptly stopped, turned around yesterday afternoon. What happened? Why?


U.S.-EU: Consultations between U.S. Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino

News Release: On 22 June 2023, United States Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino met for the fifth high-level meeting of the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China and the fourth meeting of the U.S.-EU High-Level Consultations on the Indo-Pacific.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jonathan Karl of ABC This Week

Release: QUESTION: Joining us now, Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Mr. Secretary, thank you for being here. You’ve been briefed this morning. What can you tell us about the very latest in the situation on the ground in Russia?


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Dana Bash of CNN State of the Union

Release: QUESTION: Here with me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Thank you so much for joining me today. This march, within 120 miles of Moscow. Prigozhin then abruptly stopped, turned around yesterday afternoon. What happened? Why?


U.S.-EU: Consultations between U.S. Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino

Release: On 22 June 2023, United States Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino met for the fifth high-level meeting of the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China and the fourth meeting of the U.S.-EU High-Level Consultations on the Indo-Pacific.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Dana Bash of CNN State of the Union

Release: QUESTION: Here with me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Thank you so much for joining me today. This march, within 120 miles of Moscow. Prigozhin then abruptly stopped, turned around yesterday afternoon. What happened? Why?


DOS-IRQ offers new grant application process starting June 26

English Access Microscholarship Program for Sheikhan, Duhok Governorate grant opened on June 26.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Margaret Brennan of CBS Face the Nation

News Release: QUESTION: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is one of the many top Biden administration officials who’s been monitoring the events of the last two days, and he joins us from the State Department. Good morning to you, Mr. Secretary.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Dana Bash of CNN State of the Union

Release: QUESTION: Here with me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Thank you so much for joining me today. This march, within 120 miles of Moscow. Prigozhin then abruptly stopped, turned around yesterday afternoon. What happened? Why?


Mozambique National Day

Release: Today, I extend my congratulations to the people of Mozambique as you celebrate the anniversary of your country’s independence.


U.S.-EU: Consultations between U.S. Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino

Release: On 22 June 2023, United States Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino met for the fifth high-level meeting of the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China and the fourth meeting of the U.S.-EU High-Level Consultations on the Indo-Pacific.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Margaret Brennan of CBS Face the Nation

Release: QUESTION: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is one of the many top Biden administration officials who’s been monitoring the events of the last two days, and he joins us from the State Department. Good morning to you, Mr. Secretary.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Russia

The Government of Russia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to do so, even considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its anti-trafficking capacity;


DOS-IRQ grant application closes on July 31

English Access Microscholarship Program for Halabja grant opened on June 26.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Ukraine

The Government of Ukraine does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.