Expanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers

Expanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers

Today, the United States expanded the use of its Burma-related sanctions authorities to allow for sanctions to be imposed on any foreign individual or entity determined to be operating in the jet fuel sector of Burma’s economy.  This expands our ability to exert pressure on Burma’s military regime while further supporting the people of Burma. […]

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Selection of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin

Selection of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin

The United States congratulates Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on his selection as Thailand’s next prime minister.  This year, we celebrate 190 years of formal diplomatic relations, making the U.S.-Thai partnership one of our oldest relationships in the world.  Together, as friends and allies, we have deepened mutual prosperity, improved security in the region, faced global public […]

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The United States Announces Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program

The United States Announces Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program

Today, the United States announced more than $16 million in humanitarian assistance as a contribution to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for capacity building efforts through the Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program (WHP). The WHP is a U.S. government-supported program that has operated since 2011.  The State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration […]

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United States Takes Actions to Combat Illicit Activity Utilizing Virtual Currency

Expanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers

Today, in a whole-of-government effort, the United States is taking actions against two of the three co-founders of the sanctioned virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash for their roles facilitating the laundering of cryptocurrency stolen by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Pyongyang’s aggressive cyber theft campaign plays a key role in generating funds for […]

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Arrival of Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon to Niger

Expanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers

At the direction of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon has traveled to Niamey to lead our diplomatic mission in Niger and bolster efforts to help resolve the political crisis at this critical time.  As a career senior diplomat with significant experience specializing in West Africa, she is uniquely positioned to lead […]

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U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Meeting on Women’s Economic Empowerment

U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Meeting on Women’s Economic Empowerment

The United States hosted Japan and the Republic of Korea in Seattle, Washington on Friday, August 18, on the margins of the APEC Women and the Economy Forum.  Assistant to the President and Director of the Gender Policy Council Jennifer Klein led the U.S. delegation, which also included U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Geeta […]

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Hungary’s National Day – United States Department of State

Hungary’s National Day – United States Department of State

On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Hungary a happy Saint Stephen’s Day as you celebrate over a thousand years of history as a nation. The American and Hungarian people are united in our fundamental commitment to democratic values and rule of law, collective security, and prosperity.  It is […]

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Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Matza’s Travel to Indonesia and the Philippines

The United States Announces Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program

Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to Jakarta and Manila, August 21-31, to advance ongoing PGI-led efforts to facilitate strategic infrastructure investments in electric vehicle supply chains, clean energy solutions for captive power, connective transportation corridors, and trusted digital networks. The Partnership for Global Infrastructure […]

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Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a UN Cybercrime Convention Sixth Negotiating Session at the United Nations in New York

Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a UN Cybercrime Convention Sixth Negotiating Session at the United Nations in New York

The sixth negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention will convene at the United Nations in New York August 21 – September 1.  This session will launch in-depth negotiations of the draft convention.  Ambassador (ret.) Deborah McCarthy will serve again as the U.S. Head of Delegation and Lead Negotiator for the […]

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