Under Secretary Nuland’s Travel to Brazil
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will travel to Brasilia July 19-21. Under Secretary Nuland will meet with Presidential Advisor Celso Amorim, Secretary General of Foreign Affairs Maria Laura da Rocha, and other government officials to discuss shared global and regional priorities, including the promotion of democratic values and cooperation in the […]
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Joint Statement on the U.S.-Arab League Strategic Dialogue
The United States and the Arab League concluded successful talks July 19 in Washington, D.C. on topics ranging from reducing tensions in regional conflicts, climate change and health security, information and communications technology infrastructure, universal values spelled out in the United Nations Charter, women’s economic empowerment, and countering terrorism and violent extremism in all their forms. […]
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to San Diego, California
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Ambassador Mike Hammer will join Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, the Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, to address an Ethiopian diaspora peace conference on July 21, co-hosted by Horn of Africa Community and the University of San Diego’s Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. The […]
Sanctioning Corrupt Businessman in North Macedonia
The United States today is designating North Macedonia businessman Jordan “Orce” Kamcev for having engaged in corruption, including bribery of a government official. Kamcev’s corrupt acts have eroded public confidence and undermined the integrity of North Macedonia’s justice sector and rule of law, while furthering his personal gain. The United States will continue to promote […]
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Outcomes of the 53rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
During the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, the United States worked with partner States and civil society, including human rights defenders, to ensure the Council’s work reflects and reinforces the universal values, aspirations, and norms that have underpinned the UN system since its founding over 75 years ago. In a first since rejoining […]
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry Meets with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Vice President Han Zheng
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met today with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Vice President Han Zheng to discuss concrete action to address the climate crisis. Secretary Kerry underscored that the world cannot solve the climate crisis without the full engagement and commitment of the PRC and the U.S., as the two largest emitters of greenhouse gases. He […]
Wanted: Virtual Student Federal Service Student Interns for 2023-24 Academic Year
The U.S. Department of State is proud to announce that the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) application process is now open to all eligible students. U.S. citizens enrolled in higher educational institutions can apply as a virtual intern for one of 2,274 opportunities across nearly 470 projects in over 40 federal agencies. The application deadline […]
Israel’s Travel Policy Announcement – United States Department of State
The United States welcomes Israel’s announcement today that it is changing travel procedures for U.S. citizens traveling to Israel for short term visits, including transit. We understand that these changes are designed to ensure equal treatment for all U.S. citizens, without regard to national origin, religion, or ethnicity. The updated travel policies, which go […]
LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Mexico City
On July 20, Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons, will deliver the keynote address at Victory Institute’s Conference of LGBTI Political Leaders of the Americas and the Caribbean in Mexico City, Mexico. Towards the conference’s 2023 theme of “Democracy Demands Equality,” participants will exchange best practices drawn from […]
New and Ongoing U.S.-Israel Cooperation on Science, Technology, and Innovation
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Isaac Herzog of Israel announced a new joint five-year initiative whereby the Biden-Harris Administration, working with the U.S. Congress, and the State of Israel intend to invest $70 million, with up to $35 million from the United States and up to $35 million from Israel, over five years to […]