Celebrating International Women’s Day – United States Department of State

Celebrating International Women’s Day – United States Department of StateOn International Women’s Day, the United States stands with the international community in celebrating the tenacity, determination, and leadership of women and girls around the world and the immense contributions and accomplishments they achieve toward more peaceful and democratic societies.  The Department of State is committed to empowering and amplifying the voices of women and […]

Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day

Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women’s DayThe following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States and […]

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Trinidadian and Tobagonian Foreign Minister Amery Browne Before Their Meeting

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Trinidadian and Tobagonian Foreign Minister Amery Browne Before Their MeetingSECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon, everyone.  It’s a pleasure to welcome Foreign Minister Browne here.  Amery, welcome.  Good to have you at the State Department and very glad especially for this opportunity to continue to deepen the already strong bilateral relationship between Trinidad and Tobago and the United States. We are working together in so many […]

Important Updates on Passport Processing

Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women’s DayThe Department of State is committed to providing the best possible service for our passport customers.  We encourage all Americans to check their passport expiration date before making any definitive plans for international travel, and to take action to renew their passport well in advance of international travel this year.  This is especially important as we approach […]

Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter Travels to Tirana and Lisbon

Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter Travels to Tirana and LisbonAssistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel March 8-15 to Tirana, Albania, and Lisbon, Portugal.  The Assistant Secretary will meet with embassy staff and observe consular operations in both cities.  While in Tirana, she will meet with government officials to reaffirm our commitment to providing visa services for Albanians.  While in Lisbon, she will […]

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Trinidad and Tobago’s Foreign Minister Browne

Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women’s DayThe following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Trinidad and Tobago’s Foreign Minister Amery Browne.  Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Browne emphasized the importance of the strong U.S.-Trinidad and Tobago bilateral ties, including the significant role the Trinbagonian diaspora plays in promoting cultural and economic ties.  […]