Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Rao Gupta Travels to India
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta will travel to India from September 11-16 to advance U.S.-India bilateral economic security and human rights priorities, including advancing the U.S.-India Alliance for Women’s Economic Empowerment and addressing gender-based violence prevention and response. On September 11, Ambassador Rao Gupta will co-host a meeting of the […]
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New Iran and Russia Sanctions Designations
The Department of State is taking action today to constrain further Iran’s destabilizing activities, including its transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia, a serious escalation in its support for Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. The expanding military partnership between Iran and Russia threatens European security and illustrates how Iran’s destabilizing influence reaches beyond the Middle East […]
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UK Prime Minister Starmer
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Starmer underscored the fundamental importance of the Special Relationship in addressing the most pressing global challenges. The two discussed the importance of enduring support for Ukraine […]
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer Before Their Meeting
PRIME MINISTER STARMER: Secretary of State, I warmly welcome you once again. It is fantastic that you’re here and we’re able to have this meeting. This is the closest relationship, the special relationship, so important historically to our two countries, and so important going forward. So I’m really looking forward to having an opportunity to […]
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Aumoana Regional Law Enforcement Initiative Announced in Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson joined the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) in announcing the Aumoana Regional Law Enforcement Initiative (ARLEI) during the first-ever U.S.-PICP Dialogue today in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. This Palau-led, PICP-supported initiative will provide training and support to help our Pacific […]
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The United States and Indonesia Launch Compact for Sustainable Infrastructure and Growth of Women-Owned Businesses
The United States welcomes today’s launch of the $649 million Indonesia Infrastructure and Finance Compact, a five-year debt-free grant between the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Indonesia. The compact, which will include a $49 million co-investment from the Government of Indonesia in addition to the $649 million MCC grant funding, will assist […]
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Deputy Secretary Verma’s Engagements in Vilnius, Lithuania
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma traveled to Vilnius, Lithuania, on September 4-5 to sign the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and of the Rule of Law, and to meet with senior government officials. For […]
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U.S. and Egypt Advance Bilateral Economic Cooperation at the Second Joint Economic Commission Convening
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Egypt on the occasion of the 2024 U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission. Begin Text: The second session of the U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission (JEC) was held September 4-5, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Under Secretary of State for Economic […]
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Haitian Interim Prime Minister Conille
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken today met with interim Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Secretary Blinken expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Conille for his work to promote strong collaboration between Haiti’s transition government and the leadership of the Multinational Security Support mission, which […]
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Seventh United States-Republic of Korea Working Group to Counter Cyber Threats Posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
The United States and the Republic of Korea convened in Seoul the seventh U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Working Group September 5-6 to counter cyber threats posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Led by Deputy Special Representative for the DPRK Seth Bailey and ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Korean Peninsula […]
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