G7 Japan 2023 Foreign Ministers’ Statement

G7 Japan 2023 Foreign Ministers’ Statement

The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Republic of Korea National Security Advisor Cho

G7 Japan 2023 Foreign Ministers’ StatementThe below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Republic of Korea (ROK) National Security Advisor (NSA) Cho Tae-yong. The Secretary and NSA Cho discussed the importance of U.S.-ROK cooperation to addressing global challenges, including instability in the Middle East.  They discussed the DPRK’s provocative actions in […]

On Worker Rights and Wage Protests in Bangladesh

On Worker Rights and Wage Protests in Bangladesh

The United States condemns recent violence against workers in Bangladesh protesting over the minimum wage, as well as the criminalization of legitimate worker and trade union activities. We were saddened by the reported killing by police last week of Rasel Howlader, a 26-year-old factory worker and union member from Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation.  Additionally, we mourn the loss […]

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United States Ambassador-at-Large Cindy Dyer’s Travel to the United Kingdom

Amendment and Extension of the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA)U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Ambassador Dyer will travel to London on November 8-9 to discuss the United Kingdom’s anti-trafficking efforts with a wide range of government and civil society stakeholders.  During her visit, she will address the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report, noting the UK’s positive anti-trafficking efforts and underscoring remaining gaps.  […]

Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations Launches Academic Initiative to Anticipate Conflict

United States Delivers Additional Equipment for the Haitian National Police and Multinational Security Support Mission in HaitiThe Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations will host an event to announce the Academic Centers of Conflict Anticipation and Prevention (ACCAP), a new public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of State and eight universities, on November 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. EST.  Under this new initiative, the universities will collaborate on research, analysis, and data projects that will enhance the Department of State’s ability to anticipate, prevent, and respond to conflicts around […]