The United States-ASEAN Relationship – United States Department of State

The United States-ASEAN Relationship – United States Department of StateSecretary Blinken will travel to Jakarta, Indonesia, July 13-14, to participate in the United States-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the 13th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and the 30th ASEAN Regional Forum.  At each meeting, the Secretary will emphasize the United States’ commitment to ASEAN centrality and support for the […]

Sanctioning Fentanyl Network Run by Sinaloa Cartel Family Members

Sanctioning Fentanyl Network Run by Sinaloa Cartel Family MembersLast week, 85 countries and 13 international organizations convened virtually to launch a Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats.  Today, in another step to combat the illicit manufacture and trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, the Department of the Treasury sanctioned one Mexico-based company and 10 Mexican nationals including several Sinaloa Cartel members […]

U.S. Department of State Launches STEM Exchange Program for TechGirls from 36 Countries in Washington, DC

U.S. Department of State Launches STEM Exchange Program for TechGirls from 36 Countries in Washington, DCRecognizing the power of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) as a vehicle to create economic, educational, and societal opportunity and equity globally, the U.S. Department of State launched today this year’s TechGirls exchange program in Washington, DC. More than 125 girls, ages 15-18 years old, from 36 countries and territories, including the United States, who […]

Iraq’s Deal with Total Energies

Iraq’s Deal with Total EnergiesWe compliment Iraq and Total Energies on the signing of a $27-billion energy deal that will accelerate Iraq’s path to energy self-sufficiency and advance Iraq’s collective climate change objectives.  Years in the making, the Gas Growth Integrated Project aims to capture flared gas and deploy renewable energy sources.  The United States strongly supports Iraq’s efforts […]

Designation of Corrupt Official in Serbia

Designation of Corrupt Official in SerbiaThe United States is today designating Aleksandar Vulin, currently serving as Director of Serbia’s Security Information Agency, for engaging in corrupt and destabilizing activities that undermine the rule of law in the Western Balkans.  Vulin previously served as Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior.  Neither of these Serbian government institutions is the targets of […]