Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Sapporo, Japan, April 14-16 and Tokyo, Japan, April 17-18. In Sapporo, Secretary Kerry will continue efforts to advance international cooperation on combating the climate crisis at the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment. In Tokyo, Secretary Kerry will meet with Prime Minister Kishida […]

The United States and NATO are co-hosting the 18th Annual NATO Conference on Arms Control, Disarmament and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Non-Proliferation, April 17-20, 2023, in Washington, D.C. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will deliver remarks at the opening session of the conference on April 18 […]

On April 12, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington, DC to discuss the implementation of the U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords.  This bilateral discussion reflects a commitment by both countries to regularly review the implementation of the Accords.  The Department of Homeland Security’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere David Cloe led the U.S. interagency […]

The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez, Minister of the Presidency Joel Santos, Minister of Economy, Planning, and Development Pavel Isa, and Minister of Industry and Commerce Víctor (Ito) Bisonó to discuss economic development in the Dominican Republic. […]

Counselor Derek Chollet will lead a delegation to Singapore and Seoul, the Republic of Korea (ROK) April 13-17. Joined by Ambassador and head of the Sanctions Coordination Office Jim O’Brien, Counselor Chollet will engage with senior government leaders and key stakeholders on bilateral and regional issues. In Singapore, Counselor Chollet will meet with senior officials […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warm regards to the Lao people as you celebrate Lao New Year this week. The United States greatly values our growing partnership with Laos and our shared commitment to build a stronger future for both our countries. Our bonds will continue to grow as […]

On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I wish all Cambodians celebrating Khmer New Year good health, peace, and good fortune. Khmer New Year is time of reflection. As we review our accomplishments over the past year and the important work that remains, we look forward to continuing to […]

The United States remains committed to disrupting al-Qa’ida affiliates who exploit under-governed spaces and conflict zones in Syria.  Groups like Hurras al-Din (HaD) are responsible for killings, kidnappings, and violence targeting of members of religious minority groups. Today, the Department of State is designating Sami Mahmud Mohammed al Uraydi as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist […]