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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Lithuania

The Government of Lithuania fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Sint Maarten

The Government of Sint Maarten 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;


Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Travels to Belgium

Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Brussels June 15-16, 2023. During this trip, she will represent the United States at the European Union (EU)


Secretary Blinken’s Trip to the People’s Republic of China and the United Kingdom

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and London, the United Kingdom, June 16-21.


U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine

The United States, our allies, and our partners worldwide are united in support of Ukraine in response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine. 


Use of Presidential Drawdown Authority for Military Assistance for Ukraine

The use of the Presidential Drawdown Authority to direct a drawdown to provide military assistance under section 506(a)(1)



Secretary Blinken and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Before Their Meeting

Good morning, everyone. I really want to start by thanking Secretary General Stoltenberg for his friendship, his partnership, and especially his leadership of our NATO Alliance during one of the most critical times that I can remember in Alliance history.


Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

The United States continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, whose enduring courage and solidarity inspires the world.


U.S. Support for the Minnesota Bid to Host Expo 2027

On June 21 in Paris the United States will present to the member states of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani at a Joint Press Availability

Greetings everyone. Let me begin by extending my condolences for the passing of former Prime Minister Berlusconi.


The Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities

On behalf of the United States Government, I congratulate the people of Portugal on their celebration of this year’s Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities on June 10th.


The United States Funds Economic Survey of Ukraine for Sustainable Recovery

At the 2023 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)



Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to congratulate him on his appointment.


Joint Statement on the 2023 U.S.-Swiss Cyber and Digital Dialogue

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Switzerland on the occasion of the 2023 U.S.-Swiss Cyber and Digital Dialogue.


Joint Statement Following the Ministerial Meeting of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.


Second Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum

The U.S. Departments of State and Justice held the second meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum (CTLEF)


U.S. Department of State Announces a Reward Offer for Swedish Transnational Criminal

Today, the State Department is announcing a reward offer of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Swedish national Maximilian Rivkin for conspiring to participate in or attempting to participate in transnational organized crime.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Swiss State Secretary Leu

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke with Swiss State Secretary Livia Leu today.