Nauru Officially Breaks Ties with Taiwan

Nauru Officially Breaks Ties with TaiwanWhile the Government of Nauru’s action on January 15 to sever its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan is a sovereign decision, it is nonetheless a disappointing one. Taiwan is a reliable, likeminded, and democratic partner. The PRC often makes promises in exchange for diplomatic relations that ultimately remain unfulfilled. We encourage all countries to expand engagement […]

Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Before Their Meeting

Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Before Their MeetingPRESIDENT ZELENSKYY:  Thank you so much.  Secretary, please. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, I’m not sure who’s hosting.  So good to see you, all of our colleagues, and I just want to start by conveying President Biden’s strong, enduring support for Ukraine – this at a time when you continue to face an almost daily onslaught from Russia attacking […]

Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Pritzker Travel to Poland and Ukraine

Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Pritzker Travel to Poland and UkraineSpecial Representative Pritzker was in Ukraine on January 12 to meet senior Ukrainian and private sector officials to reinforce U.S. assistance to support Ukraine’s economic recovery and ensure Ukraine prevails against Russia’s aggression.  While in Ukraine, she met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, members of the Verkhovna Rada and other government officials […]

Renewal of the Charter for the Advisory Committee on International Postal and Delivery Services

Renewal of the Charter for the Advisory Committee on International Postal and Delivery ServicesThe Department of State has renewed the charter of the Advisory Committee on International Postal and Delivery Services (IPODS) for an additional two years, expiring December 20, 2025. IPODS assists the Department in maintaining constructive interaction with the U.S. Postal Service and other international postal service providers. It provides advice on U.S. foreign policy related […]

U.S. Community Colleges at Center of Global Education Efforts to Expand Economic Opportunity, Build Workforce Capacity

Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Pritzker Travel to Poland and UkraineCommunity colleges are an integral part of the United States’ broader efforts to support foreign policy goals by expanding access to education and economic opportunity both at home and abroad.  The U.S. Department of State announced today that nearly 150 students from 16 countries convened in Mesa, Arizona this week as part of the U.S. […]