The Department of Homeland Security and Department of State are focused on solutions and have a robust plan to humanely manage the border through deterrence, enforcement, and diplomacy. With the support of the Department of Defense and multiple countries across the Western Hemisphere, DHS and State are implementing that plan within the constraints of a […]

Secretary Antony Blinken congratulates the winners of the second annual Data for Diplomacy Awards. The five winners and four honorable mentions were selected from across the Department for making major strides in leveraging data as a strategic asset in support of the Department’s mission.  The winners and their exceptional work were recognized at a ceremony […]

How Sustainable Farming Practices are Essential for the Future of Agriculture and the Planet Agricultural sustainability is a crucial topic in today’s world, as we face mounting challenges related to food security, environmental degradation, and climate change. Sustainable agriculture practices can help address these challenges by improving the efficiency and resilience of agricultural systems, while […]

On behalf of my fellow Americans, I am pleased to join citizens across Europe in celebrating this year’s Europe Day. Today we commemorate the vision of Robert Schuman, who sought to prevent wars among nations by ensuring the people of Europe shared a united and prosperous future.  In 1950, this vision took the shape of the European Coal and Steel Community.  When forming […]

We are pleased to announce the United States officially opened the U.S. Embassy in Nuku’alofa on May 9, 2023, less than one year after Vice President Harris announced at a meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum that we would begin discussions with Tonga regarding in establishing an embassy. This opening symbolizes the renewal of our […]

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to New York, May 10, for meetings with senior leadership at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, including Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Ambassador to the UN for Management and Reform Christopher Lu.  He will also visit State Department operations in New […]

Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative CVIIC-Welcoming America Event in Fresno, Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula CVIIC-Welcoming America and Welcoming Australia in Madera 4 28 23 CVIIC and Central Valley organizations and local governments welcomed the arrival of a delegation of leaders from Welcoming America and Welcoming Australia The visit by the Welcoming America and Welcoming Australia […]

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The World Health Assembly (WHA), the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), will hold its annual meeting May 21-30 in Geneva to discuss global public health priorities.  It is a unique opportunity for delegates and health experts from around the world to advance global health and global health security.  We strongly encourage the […]

Following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Blinken on May 8, 2023, North Macedonia’s Prime Minister, Dimitar Kovachevski, and U.S. Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center James P. Rubin signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining cooperation between the two NATO allies in the fight against the manipulation of information. This MOU followed meetings held in Skopje on April […]