U.S. Senior Official for the DPRK Pak Participates in Trilateral Special Representative Consultations in Seoul

United States Delivers Additional Equipment for the Haitian National Police and Multinational Security Support Mission in HaitiU.S. Senior Official for the DPRK Dr. Jung H. Pak travelled to Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK), on January 17-18 to hold the latest round of Trilateral Special Representative consultations on the DPRK with ROK Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Kim Gunn and Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for […]

One-Year Anniversary of the Welcome Corps

One-Year Anniversary of the Welcome CorpsThe Department of State, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services, is pleased to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Welcome Corps, our private sponsorship program that empowers everyday Americans to welcome refugees arriving through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).  Welcome Corps sponsors support refugees’ resettlement and integration as they build […]

Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to New Orleans

Amendment and Extension of the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA)Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana, January 22-23.  While in New Orleans, the Under Secretary will meet with students and faculty at the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy and at Xavier University of Louisiana, a Historically Black College and University.  […]

First Anniversary of the Welcome Corps

Presidential Elections in Moldova – United States Department of StateToday marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Welcome Corps, the private sponsorship program within the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.  In its first year, the Welcome Corps mobilized more than 15,000 Americans to welcome more than 7,000 refugees from around the world to our country.  These refugees are now beginning to settle into […]

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Vietnam, the Philippines, and the Republic of Korea

One-Year Anniversary of the Welcome CorpsUnder Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Vietnam, the Philippines, and the Republic of Korea from January 22 to February 1. The Under Secretary’s engagements during this trip will strengthen economic cooperation with key allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. In Vietnam, Under Secretary Fernandez will focus on increasing […]

Imposing Sanctions on Former Guatemalan Official for Corruption

Imposing Sanctions on Former Guatemalan Official for Corruption

The United States is imposing financial sanctions on Alberto Pimentel Mata, Guatemala’s former Minister of Energy and Mining, for his role in corruption.  Pimentel used his official position to exploit the Guatemalan mining sector though bribery schemes, including schemes related to government contracts and mining licenses. Corrupt and anti-democratic acts undermine Guatemala’s public institutions, threaten […]

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the 92nd Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors

Secretary Antony J. Blinken – Disability Rights as Foreign PolicyMS SCHIEVE:  Hello. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning. MS SCHIEVE:  Good morning. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Hillary, great to be with you. MS SCHIEVE:  We are so honored to have you.  This is like a special treat.  It really is. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well — MS SCHIEVE:  It is so nice to have you.  Just so everyone knows – you should give him a huge […]

Briefing with Senior Administration Officials Previewing the Upcoming Migration Ministerial with the Government of Mexico

Briefing with Senior Administration Officials Previewing the Upcoming Migration Ministerial with the Government of MexicoMODERATOR:  Good evening, everyone, and welcome to tonight’s background call on tomorrow’s migration ministerial with the Government of Mexico.  This call is on background to senior administration officials and it is embargoed until its conclusion.  For your information only and not for reporting – for reporting, joining us on the call is, from the Department […]

Secretary of State’s International Religious Freedom Awards

Amendment and Extension of the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA)Today, the Secretary of State has awarded the Department’s International Religious Freedom Award to the following individuals in recognition of their courage and commitment to promoting and defending religious freedom globally: Farid Ahmed, Kola Alapinni, Mirza Dinnayi, Peter Jacob, Martha Patricia Molina Montenegro, Tali Nates, Lhadon Tethong, and a group of nine Orthodox clergy from […]