State Department Comment on House Foreign Affairs Committee Afghanistan Review

State Department Comment on House Foreign Affairs Committee Afghanistan ReviewThe Department appreciates the Committee’s longstanding interest in Afghanistan policy, and we strongly believe in Congress’s independent role in shaping U.S. foreign policy. We remain committed to working with Congress on its oversight requests and advancing the interests of the American people. Since 2021, we have expended thousands of hours fulfilling congressional requests for documents, […]

The United States and Indonesia Launch Compact for Sustainable Infrastructure and Growth of Women-Owned Businesses

The United States and Indonesia Launch Compact for Sustainable Infrastructure and Growth of Women-Owned Businesses

The United States welcomes today’s launch of the $649 million Indonesia Infrastructure and Finance Compact, a five-year debt-free grant between the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Indonesia. The compact, which will include a $49 million co-investment from the Government of Indonesia in addition to the $649 million MCC grant funding, will assist […]

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Wheels on Rent UAE Introduces Rent a Car Options without a Deposit in Dubai

Wheels on Rent UAE Introduces Rent a Car Options without a Deposit in Dubai

Wheels on Rent, a leading car rental company, is proud to announce its new initiative: car renting without the need for security deposits. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Wheels on Rent, a leading car rental company, is proud to announce its new initiative: car renting without the need for security deposits. […]

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Deputy Secretary Verma’s Engagements in Vilnius, Lithuania

The United States and Indonesia Launch Compact for Sustainable Infrastructure and Growth of Women-Owned Businesses

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma traveled to Vilnius, Lithuania, on September 4-5 to sign the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and of the Rule of Law, and to meet with senior government officials. For […]

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White House and Department of State Convene Key Stakeholders to Support Internet Freedom Technologies to Counter Digital Repression

Deputy Secretary Verma’s Engagements in Krakow, PolandOn September 5, the National Security Council staff’s Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for Intelligence and Defense Policy Maher Bitar and Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Democracy and Human Rights Kelly Razzouk, along with Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Dafna Rand,  convened civil society […]

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha

State Department Comment on House Foreign Affairs Committee Afghanistan ReviewSecretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukraine’s new Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.  The Secretary congratulated Sybiha on his new position and underlined the enduring strength of the United States’ partnership with Ukraine, including ongoing military, economic, and humanitarian support to sustain Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s aggression and speed the recovery of Ukraine’s […]