The text of the following statement was released by the United States and the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)-endorsing States listed below. Begin text: The proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems continues to pose a significant threat to international security.  In this environment, Iran’s missile program remains one of the greatest challenges to international nonproliferation […]

Ambassador Jessye Lapenn, Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation, will travel to the United Kingdom, Morocco, and France October 18-26.  She will participate in events hosted by Chatham House, the German Marshall Fund, and the Policy Center for the New South. The Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation, launched on September 18, 2023, currently includes 33 Atlantic countries.  […]

The following statement was released by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs the Honourable Mélanie Joly, and the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs James Cleverly on the Venezuela Negotiations in […]

The horrific attacks that Hamas terrorists perpetrated on October 7 against civilians in Israel shocked the world. The United States has expressed our unconditional support to the people of Israel as they go through these tragic times. We continue to condemn these acts of terrorism that resulted in numerous lives lost and families shattered. Today, […]

On October 16, the United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands signed three agreements related to the U.S.-Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Compact of Free Association: (1) an Agreement to Amend the Compact, as Amended, (2) a new Fiscal Procedures Agreement, and (3) a new Trust Fund Agreement.  The conclusion of these […]

On October 16-18, the U.S. Department of State will support the launch of the Digital Communication Network (DCN) hub for the East Asia and Pacific region in Sydney, Australia.  The event will gather thought leaders, influencers, and digital professionals from across East Asia and the Pacific to examine how innovations, disruptions, and challenges to information […]

During the 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the United States worked to uphold the universal values, aspirations, and principles that have underpinned the UN system for decades.  The end of this year also marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration.  […]

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning.  On Wednesday, President Biden will visit Israel.  He’s coming here at a critical moment for Israel, for the region, and for the world.  And he’s coming here to do the following. First, the President will reaffirm the United States’ solidarity with Israel and our ironclad commitment to its security.  President Biden […]

The United States welcomes the announcement by Maduro representatives and the Unitary Platform to resume Venezuelan-led negotiations in Barbados.

Along with likeminded partners and other friends of Venezuela, the United States will continue its e…

Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to Luanda, Angola; Lusaka, Zambia; Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo; and Brussels, Belgium October 16-26 to advance ongoing PGI-led investments developing the Lobito Corridor and the Zambia-Lobito greenfield railway—a transformative economic link connecting the African continent from west […]