MR TEK:  Hi, good morning everybody.  Welcome to today’s call previewing Secretary Blinken’s travel to Niger and Ethiopia.  Just as a reminder, today’s call is on the record and embargoed until its conclusion.  And joining us today is Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee.  I’ll now turn the floor over to Assistant Secretary […]

The United States rejects Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik’s March 9 comments, in which he sought to undermine the Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitutional Court and made repeated threats about the Republika Srpska’s secession from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Article III (3) of the Dayton Constitution clearly states that the Republika Srpska must fully comply with […]

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel March 12-14, 2023 to Banjul, The Gambia and Dakar, Senegal. In The Gambia, Under Secretary Zeya will meet President Adama Barrow and Minister of Justice Dawda Jallow to discuss bilateral relations between the United States and The Gambia, the upcoming […]

The United States welcomes the United Nations’ announcement today that it has signed an agreement to procure a vessel to receive the 1.1 million barrels of oil from the decaying Safer oil tanker.  This is a critical step in the implementation of the UN’s emergency plan to avert a regional environmental catastrophe, economic disruption in the Red […]

The United States is designating five entities and one individual based in the People’s Republic of China for sanctions pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.  This network is responsible for the sale and shipment of thousands of components, including those used in […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with European External Action Service Secretary-General Stefano Sannino.  They discussed our strong, shared commitment to support Ukraine.  Deputy Secretary Sherman and Secretary-General Sannino highlighted the importance of a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific and their deep commitment to working […]

The United States government strongly condemns the senseless act of violence that occurred at a Jehovah’s Witnesses hall in Hamburg, Germany, which resulted in several fatalities and injuries.  Our condolences are with the victims and their loved ones during this difficult time. No one should have to fear for their safety while attending a place of worship. […]

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger March 14-17, 2023.  On March 15, the Secretary will visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he will discuss implementation of the cessation of hostilities agreement to advance peace and promote transitional justice in northern Ethiopia. He will also meet humanitarian partners and civil society […]

To expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity and meet the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to support increased diversity and inclusion in higher education and international exchanges , the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced today that approximately […]

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates…