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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Nepal
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: NEPAL (Tier 2). The Government of Nepal does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Pakistan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: PAKISTAN (Tier 2). The Government of Pakistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19...
United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: The United States is providing $205 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Ukraine as part of our support for those affected by Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified, and brutal war against Ukraine. U.S. humanitarian assistance provides the people of Ukraine with critical support, ...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Afghanistan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: AFGHANISTAN (Tier 3). The United States has not recognized the Taliban or another entity as the government of Afghanistan. All references to “the pre-Aug. 15, 2021, government" refer to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. References to the Taliban in this report do not denote or imply that the United...
Strengthening the United States-Singapore Climate Partnership
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: The United States and Singapore are enduring strategic partners that enjoy close and multifaceted cooperation across a range of traditional areas and new frontier issues, including climate change.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Shahid
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Special Representative McAuliffe Supports African Innovation In Morocco
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Casablanca and Marrakech, Morocco from June 1-2 to meet with African climate and business leaders. The trip’s primary goal was to expand existing public-private partnerships and forge new ones. Additionally, Special Representative McAuliffe was invited to participate in the inaugural GITEX Africa-the largest tech event ever held on the continent.
With Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. I think I can officially say good afternoon, everyone. Yes, 12:02, so good afternoon. (Laughter.)
Under Secretary Uzra Zeya’s Opening Remarks at RightsCon 2023 Event “Promoting a Positive Vision for the Internet and Digital Technologies through the Freedom Online Coalition”
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Buenos días a todas y todos! On behalf of the United States Government and as the Chair of the Freedom Online Coalition or F-O-C, I want to thank Access Now for the invitation to hold this important discussion and Ambassador Jaarsma and our other distinguished panelists for joining us today. Greetings to those in person and joining online.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at a Memorial Day Event at Embassy Guatemala City
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Mr. Ambassador, distinguished guests, honored veterans, servicemembers, ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor and a pleasure to be here with you on this important occasion.
Second Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Departments of State and Justice held the second meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum (CTLEF), co-hosted by the Government of Norway, in Oslo on June 6-7.
Opening Remarks for CT Deputy Coordinator Ian Moss at the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
I would like to begin by thanking Minister Mehl and the Norwegian government for co-hosting with the United States this second meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum.
Imposing Sanctions on Syrian Financial Facilitators
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Today, the United States is designating under Caesar Act authorities two Syrian money service businesses and affiliated three individuals that provide financial support to the Assad regime.
Joint Statement on the U.S.-EU Counterterrorism Dialogue
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The United States and the European Union held their regular Counterterrorism Dialogue in Brussels May 25.
Terrorist Designation of al-Shabaab Leaders
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The United States continues to support Somalia and our other East African partners in their efforts to disrupt al-Shabaab’s operations.
Kingdom of Spain Signs the Artemis Accords
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
In a ceremony held at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, the Honorable Julissa Reynoso, U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Associate Administrator for International and Interagency Relations Karen Feldstein to witness the Artemis Accords signing ceremony for the Kingdom of Spain.
United States Leads in Space with Diplomacy
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Today the Department of State is releasing our first-ever Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy, a groundbreaking initiative to advance U.S. global space leadership.
Sea Turtle Conservation and Shrimp Imports Into the United States
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of State is committed to the protection of sea turtles around the world.
Senior Officials Meeting on Atlantic Cooperation
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Ambassador Jessye Lapenn hosted the first virtual meeting of senior representatives from 43 Atlantic coastal countries on May 23 to build upon a Joint Statement issued last September on the margins of the UN General Assembly.
World Ocean Day
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
On this World Ocean Day, I’m encouraged by global progress in protecting and conserving our ocean.