Appointment of Zakiya Carr Johnson as the Department’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
I am appointing Zakiya Carr Johnson as the Department of State’s next Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO). Zakiya will lead our Office of Diversity and Inclusion and advance our deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the Department. I would like to thank Conny Mayer for her leadership as Acting CDIO. […]
Secretary Blinken’s Call with President-Elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal
Secretary Blinken’s Call with President-Elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal
Official news published at https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-call-with-president-elect-bassirou-diomaye-faye-of-senegal/
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Saudi Arabia and Oman
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Saudi Arabia and Oman
Official news published at https://www.state.gov/u-s-special-envoy-for-yemen-lenderkings-travel-to-saudi-arabia-and-oman-4/
French Republic – United States Department of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken travels to the French Republic April 1, 2024, to further strengthen our bilateral relationship and emphasize our unified support for Ukraine. While in France Secretary Blinken will meet French President Macron, Foreign Minister Séjourné, and other key French officials to discuss international efforts to support Ukraine. Our cooperation to support Ukraine […]
NATO Accession Anniversaries for Albania and Croatia
On behalf of the United States, I congratulate Albania and Croatia on the 15th anniversary of your accession to NATO. Fifteen years ago, we celebrated the commitment your democracies made not only to the defense of our Alliance, but also to the defense of peace and prosperity across the region. Today, we honor your continued […]
On the Convictions of Vietnamese Ethnic Minority and Religious Freedom Advocates
The United States is deeply concerned by ongoing convictions of Vietnamese ethnic minority and religious freedom advocates, including five convictions since January 2024. We are particularly troubled by the recent 13-year sentence of Y Krec Bya, who has been a peaceful voice for freedom of religion or belief in Vietnam. We also continue to be […]
Second United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group Meeting on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Cyber Activities
On March 29, the United States hosted the second meeting of the U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea (ROK) Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group to counter cyber threats posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), following the first trilateral Working Group in Tokyo in December 2023. Led by U.S. Deputy Special Representative for the DPRK Lyn Debevoise, Japanese […]
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Son
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Washington, D.C. for the inaugural Comprehensive Strategic Partnership foreign ministerial meeting. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Son reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Vietnam relationship and reflected on progress since the elevation of […]
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Announcement of Additional Visa Restriction Targets for Individuals Involved in the Repression of Syrians
This month marked 13 years since the Assad regime began its violent suppression of peaceful protests in Syria. The regime has committed atrocities, including war crimes and crimes against humanity. In December 2023, Secretary Blinken announced a new visa restriction policy under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act that includes current and former […]
Ambassador-at-Large Rao Gupta Travels to Japan
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta will travel to Tokyo, Japan April 1-5, 2024, joined by member of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Congressional Caucus Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove. This WPS Caucus trip is the first of its kind, bringing together leadership from the Department of State and the Congress to exchange WPS lessons learned and best practices with Japanese counterparts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Japanese Diet. While in Tokyo, Ambassador Rao Gupta and Representative Kamlager-Dove, […]