Joint Statement from the Fifth Session of the United States-Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue
The following statement is released by the Governments of the United States and Sri Lanka on the occasion of the Fifth United States-Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue held on July 12 in Washington, D.C. The United States and Sri Lanka convened the Fifth U.S.-Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue on July 12, 2024, in Washington, D.C. to express […]
Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols and Ambassador Lisa Kubiske on the America’s Partnership for Economic Prosperity Ministerial
HomeOffice of the SpokespersonBriefings…Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols and Ambassador Lisa Kubiske on the America’s Partnership for Economic Prosperity Ministerial hide MODERATOR: Good morning, and thank you for joining us for this on-the-record briefing with Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Brian Nichols and Ambassador Lisa Kubiske, who will be – […]
Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt’s travel to Brazil
On July 15, 2024, Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt traveled to Brazil for public and private sector discussions on energy security, energy transition, and cooperation on critical minerals. In Brasilia, Assistant Secretary Pyatt is meeting with federal officials covering the full scope of Brazil’s energy landscape and potential, including the Ministries for […]
Third Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum
Third Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum
Official news published at https://www.state.gov/third-meeting-of-the-counterterrorism-law-enforcement-forum/
United States Imposes Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Chemical Weapons Research and Development
The Department of State is today imposing sanctions on Hakiman Shargh Research Company for its involvement in Iran’s chemical weapons research and development. These sanctions are being imposed pursuant to Executive Order 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their supporters. The United States is designating the company for engaging or attempting […]
Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Matza’s Travel to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan July 14-19 to advance ongoing U.S.-led efforts to facilitate strategic infrastructure investments in the Trans-Caspian Corridor. Building on President Biden’s commitment at the September 2023 C5+1 Summit to explore opportunities to support the Trans-Caspian Corridor, […]
Outcomes of the 56th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
During the 56th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the United States worked closely with UN Member States to highlight and address pressing human rights concerns and to uphold the universal values, aspirations, and principles that have underpinned the UN system since its founding. Our statements and positions underscored the U.S. commitment to promoting the […]
Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Travel to Ghana, Gabon, Senegal, and the United Kingdom
Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Travel to Ghana, Gabon, Senegal, and the United Kingdom
Official news published at https://www.state.gov/deputy-secretary-campbells-travel-to-ghana-gabon-senegal-and-the-united-kingdom/
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan And Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. I’m so pleased to have my colleagues from Armenia and Azerbaijan here today. Ararat, Jeyhun, welcome. Over the last year, year and a half, Armenia and Azerbaijan have done very important work toward negotiating and concluding a peace agreement – one that is durable, one that is dignified, and one that would […]
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Pursuing Visa Restrictions to Address Repression of Religious and Ethnic Groups in the People’s Republic of China
The United States continues to promote accountability in defense of human rights in China. Today, the State Department is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on People’s Republic of China (PRC) officials for their involvement in repression of marginalized religious and ethnic communities. The PRC has not lived up to its commitments to respect and protect human rights, as […]