On the Celebration of Chuseok
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes to all Korean people as they celebrate the joyous occasion of Chuseok. This special holiday, steeped in tradition and cultural significance, brings families, friends, and communities together. We are reminded of the enduring spirit of friendship and cooperation that strengthens the bond between […]
Return of Private Travis King
Return of Private Travis King
Official news published at https://www.state.gov/return-of-private-travis-king/
State Department Hosts Agreement Signing between the Millennium Challenge Corporation and the Republic of Kiribati
To enhance the United States’ partnership with the Pacific Islands, and to achieve our shared vision for a resilient Pacific region of peace, harmony, security, social inclusion, and prosperity, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken presided over a signing ceremony between the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), an independent U.S. development agency, and the Republic of Kiribati. […]
Joint Statement on the Designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program
The text of the following statement was released by the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security. Begin text: Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, in consultation with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, announced the designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). By November 30, 2023, the Electronic […]
The HealthTech Hub Africa Named 2023 P3 Impact Award Winner at Concordia Summit
On September 19 at the Concordia Annual Summit, Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe presented the winner of the 2023 P3 Impact Award, The HealthTech Hub Africa (HTHA). The 2023 P3 Impact Award marks ten years of partnership between the State Department’s Office of Global Partnerships, Concordia and the University of Virginia Darden School […]
Department of State Active Shooter Full-Scale Exercise
The U.S. Department of State will hold a full-scale active shooter training exercise on September 28, 2023, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. It will take place in and around the area of the Harry S. Truman Building, located at 2201 C Street NW, Washington, D.C. The exercise will include participation by […]
Secretary Blinken, FSM President Simina, Palau President Whipps, Jr., and Republic of the Marshall Islands Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Ading Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon. It’s a real pleasure to welcome our colleagues from Palau, from Micronesia, from the Marshall Islands. We’ve had a, I think, very, very invigorating couple of days working with all of our colleagues from the Pacific Islands, but it’s particularly good to be here with our colleagues as we are working […]
Inaugural Members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States
Today, President Biden announced the inaugural members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States within the U.S. Department of State. These twelve leaders have all played important roles in strengthening United States-Africa relations and shaping United States foreign policy toward Africa. They reflect the diversity of the African diaspora […]
Foreign Assistance Programs and Events in Gabon
The U.S. government is pausing certain foreign assistance programs benefiting the government of Gabon while we evaluate the unconstitutional intervention by members of the country’s military. This interim measure is consistent with steps taken by the Economic Community of Central African States, the African Union, and other international partners, and will continue while we review […]
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Pandor
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor today in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken and Minister Pandor had a productive and direct exchange, affirming the need for robust cooperation between South Africa and the United States on […]