Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the 67th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon to everyone, and Executive Director Waly, Ambassador Johnson, representatives of the member-states, today marks the first time the United States Secretary of State has taken part in a session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs. I’m here because, more than ever, fulfilling the mission of this institution is critical to […]
State Department Announces Change to the Foreign Service Officer Assessment
Today, the U.S. Department of State is announcing an additional innovation to the Foreign Service selection process, further advancing the Secretary’s goals to modernize American diplomacy and win the competition for talent. Beginning with candidates who took the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) in February 2024, the Department is moving to a fully virtual Foreign […]
U.S. Arms Restrictions on Nicaragua
U.S. Arms Restrictions on Nicaragua
Official news published at https://www.state.gov/u-s-arms-restrictions-on-nicaragua/
United States Hosts Launch of Foreign Ministry Channel for Global Health Security
On March 14, Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong – U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy, overseeing the Department’s Bureau for Global Health Security and Diplomacy – is hosting a day-long discussion to plan priorities and review lines of effort for the new Foreign Ministry Channel for Global Health […]
Taking Further Measures to Promote Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank
Since the horrific terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, violence in the West Bank has increased sharply. Extremist settler violence against Palestinian and Israeli civilians and forced displacement of farmers and villages is a serious threat to the peace, security, and stability of West Bank, Israel, and the broader region. In February, President Biden […]
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Mauritanian President Ghazouani
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani today. Secretary Blinken congratulated President Ghazouani on his election as Chairperson of the African Union (AU) for 2024 and highlighted our commitment to work together to address global issues including democracy and governance, peace and security, climate, and food security in line […]
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Vienna, Seoul, and Manila
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Vienna, Seoul, and Manila, from March 14 to 20, 2024. In Vienna, Secretary Blinken will attend the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) and serve as Head of Delegation for the United States during the High-Level Segment. At the CND, the Secretary will emphasize that illicitly […]
The Sixth U.S.-France Cyber Dialogue
On March 11-12, 2024, the United States and France held the sixth bilateral Cyber Dialogue in Washington, D.C., to reaffirm our ongoing partnership on cyberspace and digital policy issues. Our governments are both committed to promoting an open, interoperable, secure, and reliable cyberspace in which all states behave responsibly. At the bilateral meeting, the United States and […]
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Jamaican Prime Minister Holness
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness today in Kingston, Jamaica. Secretary Blinken thanked Prime Minister Holness for hosting the CARICOM High-Level Meeting on Haiti, and for Jamaica’s partnership in facilitating an expedited Multinational Security Support mission deployment to Haiti. He reiterated the United States’s support for a proposal developed in partnership with CARICOM and Haitian stakeholders to expedite a […]
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67th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs
The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will convene in Vienna, Austria from March 14 – 22. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will serve as Head of Delegation for the United States during the High-Level Segment from March 14 – 15 with support from Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs […]