The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa to congratulate him on assuming his new role. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Maris reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Thailand treaty alliance and partnership, as well as the U.S. commitment to the broader […]

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates […]

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 […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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 (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, […]