A senior U.S. Government delegation is traveling to South Africa to participate in the 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Johannesburg, November 2-4. AGOA is a cornerstone of the U.S. trade relationship with Africa. At this Forum, the United States looks forward to constructive dialogue with African partners in government, the private […]

A year ago in Pretoria, the African Union and the AU High-Level Panel working with observers from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations, and the United States facilitated the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). The Agreement silenced the guns and […]

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, California, from November 4 – 7, where he will meet with PRC Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua to continue discussions with the PRC to address the climate crisis, including enhanced implementation and ambition and efforts to promote a successful […]

Today, the United States is imposing further sanctions on over 200 individuals and entities in connection with Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Department of State is imposing sanctions on over 90 entities and individuals engaged in sanctions evasion and those complicit in furthering Russia’s ability to wage its war against Ukraine. Our actions today also […]

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates […]

MR TEK:  Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining our call previewing the Secretary’s upcoming travel to Japan, the Republic of Korea, and India.  Our call this morning will be on the record, and it is embargoed until its conclusion. Joining us today are Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs […]

Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt led the American delegation at the U.S.-Norway Energy and Climate Forum alongside representatives from the Departments of State, Energy, Interior, Commerce, Defense, and the National Security Council (NSC) on October 30.  The two countries covered a range of topics including European energy security, support to Ukraine, renewable energy development, and carbon management.  Norway, which was represented by Petroleum and Energy Minister Terje Aasland and […]

We are deeply concerned by Russia’s planned action to withdraw its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). Unfortunately, it represents a significant step in the wrong direction, taking us further from, not closer to, entry into force. Russia’s action will only serve to set back confidence in the international arms control regime. We appreciate […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell.  Secretary Blinken and High Representative Borrell discussed the situation in Gaza amid Israeli military operations following Hamas’s brutal terrorist attack. The […]

On behalf of the United States of America, congratulations to the people of Dominica on the 45th anniversary of your independence. Dominica and the United States share an enduring commitment to tackle complex and critical issues, including climate resilience, energy security, and citizen security. Our partnership is based on shared democratic values and a common […]