New Visa Restriction Policy for Transportation Operators Facilitating Irregular Migration to the United States
The State Department is today implementing a new visa restriction policy under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 212(a)(3)(C) that targets owners, executives, and senior officials of charter flight, ground, and maritime transportation companies providing transportation services designed for use primarily by persons intending to migrate irregularly to the United States. This new policy expands […]
Reward Offers for Information on LockBit Leaders and Designating Affiliates
The Department of State is announcing reward offers totaling up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of any individual participating in a LockBit ransomware variant attack and for information leading to the identification and/or location of any key leaders of the LockBit ransomware group. Since January 2020, LockBit actors have […]
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and U.S. support for efforts to reach a durable and dignified peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Secretary Blinken noted our ongoing efforts to support Armenia’s vision for a […]
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Brazilian President Lula da Silva
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva today in Brasilia, Brazil. Secretary Blinken expressed U.S. commitment to partner with Brazil on its G20 presidency agenda to combat hunger and poverty, mobilize against the climate crisis, and make global governance more effective. Secretary Blinken highlighted the upcoming U.S.-Brazil bicentennial anniversary in May 2024 when our […]
Houthi Attacks on International Shipping
The United States condemns the reckless and indiscriminate attacks on civilian cargo ships by the Houthis. The Houthis are behaving like a terrorist organization – attacking civilians, civilian shipping, and innocent mariners, and they continue to detain the crew of the Galaxy Leader, consisting of 25 people from five different countries. This is piracy. The […]
Assistant Secretary Phee Engages on Sudan in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
During her recent travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in connection with the African Union Summit, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee, accompanied by USAID Assistant Administrator for Africa Monde Muyangwa, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer and Ambassador to Sudan John Godfrey, held a series of meetings focused on […]
Fourth Meeting of the Semiconductor Informal Exchange Network
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs held the fourth meeting of the Semiconductor Informal Exchange Network (SIEN) in Mexico City February 12-13. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Mexico’s Secretariat of the Economy collaborated with the State Department; SIEN’s work is supported by the State Department’s International Technology Security and Innovation […]
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba today on the margins of the Munich Security Conference in Germany. The two discussed ongoing efforts to support Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression and Ukraine’s critical air defense needs as Russia continues its aerial […]
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Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Bitter Travels to India and Qatar
Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel February 19-27 to Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Doha. The Assistant Secretary will engage with embassy and consulate colleagues in all four cities. In India, home to the second largest U.S. consular operation in the world, she will visit facilities in Chennai and Mumbai […]
U.S. Relations with Brazil – United States Department of State
Secretary Antony J. Blinken’s visit to Brasilia, Brazil on February 20, 2024, underscores the United States’ commitment to supporting Brazil’s goals during its Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20). Secretary Blinken will meet with Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva in advance of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Rio de Janeiro. The Secretary will reaffirm our mutual […]