Chile National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send our best wishes to the people of Chile as they celebrate 213 years of independence. I also send heartfelt gratitude for the close and productive partnership that our two countries have shared for more than two centuries. Our shared commitment to […]
U.S. Department of State Recognizes 19 HBCUs as 2023 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders
In carrying out the U.S. Government’s efforts to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) both in policy and practice, the U.S. Department of State recognized 19 HBCUs from 13 states and Washington, D.C. today, as “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders” for their engagement with the Fulbright Program during the 2022-23 academic year. The 19 HBCU […]
On Iran’s Release of Unjustly Detained U.S. Citizens
Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Morad Tahbaz, and two other U.S. citizens who wish to remain private have departed Iran and are on their way back to the United States to be reunited with their families. They are joined by two of their relatives, also U.S. citizens, who had been prevented from leaving Iran until Today. […]
Designating Iranian Persons Connected to Wrongful Detentions
While we celebrate the release of Emad Shargi, Siamak Namazi, Morad Tahbaz, and two other U.S. citizens from their unjust detention in Iran, we are also taking action to hold the regime accountable for its abhorrent practice of unjustly detaining other countries’ citizens and to deter future wrongful detention by Iran and other regimes. Pursuant […]
Announcing the U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery
President Biden today announced the appointment of Penny Pritzker as the U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery. In this role, she will work with the Ukrainian government, the G7, the EU, international financial institutions, international partners, and one of our great assets – the American private sector – to help forge Ukraine’s future as a […]
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United States Imposes Sanctions on the Anniversary of Mahsa “Zhina” Amini’s Death
On the eve of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa “Zhina” Amini at the hands of Iranian security forces, the United States is designating 25 Iranian individuals, three Iranian state-backed media outlets, and one Iranian internet research firm in connection with the Iranian regime’s violent suppression of nationwide protests following her death. We […]
Engaging Philadelphia’s Ukrainian American Diaspora Community and the Private Sector in Ukraine Recovery & Humanitarian Assistance Efforts
On September 13, 2023, the Office of Global Partnerships (E/GP) led by Special Representative Dorothy McAuliffe hosted an event in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Ukrainian Embassy in the United States to engage with leaders of Philadelphia’s Ukrainian American diaspora community and philanthropic […]
Under Secretary Elizabeth Allen to Deliver Remarks in New York on Protecting and Rebuilding Ukraine’s Culture
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Liz Allen will deliver opening remarks to a panel of Ukrainian cultural leaders on protecting and rebuilding Ukraine’s culture and cultural heritage on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. EDT at the Ukrainian Institute of America in New York, NY. Under Secretary Allen’s remarks […]
United Nations General Assembly Event “In It Together: Action to Secure Cyberspace for All”
On September 19, 2023, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will chair the United States hosted event “In It Together: Action to Secure Cyberspace for All” on the margins of the 78th UN General Assembly, at the Lexington Hotel at 1:30 p.m. The event will be moderated by Ambassador at Large […]
Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Rubin’s Travel to Moldova and Latvia
The Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center James P. Rubin will travel from September 18 to September 21 to Chișinău, Moldova and Riga, Latvia. At each stop, Special Envoy Rubin will meet with host-nation government officials to solidify our partnership on counter disinformation initiatives. He will also meet with civil society representatives and […]