Antigua and Barbuda National Day

Antigua and Barbuda National Day

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate Antigua and Barbuda on the 42nd anniversary of your Independence Day. Our countries share a commitment to democracy and a desire to promote a safe, resilient, and prosperous Caribbean region.  Through the U.S.-Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, we have made great strides in combating drugs and […]

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Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to Colombia

Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to ColombiaActing Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will travel to Colombia from November 7-10, 2023. During her visit, she will discuss nature and marine conservation, plastic pollution, the climate crisis, reducing deforestation, nature crimes, and the use of mercury in artisanal and small-scale gold mining. Her […]

Co-Chairs’ Statement on the Fourth ASEAN-U.S. Cyber Policy Dialogue

Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to ColombiaThe following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States and Indonesia, co-chairs for the 4th ASEAN-U.S. Cyber Policy Dialogue. Begin text: The fourth ASEAN-U.S. Cyber Policy Dialogue was held on October 19, 2023.  The Dialogue demonstrated strong partnership and a shared vision of an open, peaceful, interoperable, reliable, and secure cyberspace that supports international trade […]

United States Announces Nearly $485 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere

United States Announces Nearly 5 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Western HemispherePresident Biden announced at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit nearly $485 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations across the Western Hemisphere, including those displaced across Latin America and the Caribbean and by the political and economic crisis in Venezuela. This life-saving […]

U.S.-China Coordination Meeting on Disability

Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to ColombiaU.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara and Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy Taryn Williams met with the China Disabled Persons’ Federation (CDPF) to resume the U.S.-China Coordination Meeting on Disability, and to advance disability rights with respect to inclusive education, employment, rehabilitation, and the development of accessible, barrier-free […]