On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and government of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the 40th anniversary of your independence. The United States and Saint Kitts and Nevis enjoy a close relationship founded on respect for democratic values and our shared commitment to combat global challenges. Through the Caribbean […]

On September 19, 1903, John B. Jackson, Minister to Greece, Romania, and Serbia, presented his credentials to serve as the first U.S. Diplomatic Agent to Bulgaria – six years prior to Bulgaria’s proclamation of full independence from the Ottoman Empire. Today, we celebrate the one hundred and twentieth anniversary of that act and the establishment […]

Today, the United States is designating a network of 11 individuals and entities across four countries supporting Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and military aircraft industry. This network is responsible for procurement and maintenance activities in support of the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company’s (HESA) UAV and military aircraft production. HESA was designated in September 2008 […]

Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer, Lilia Solano Ramírez, Vice Minister for Social Dialogue, Equality at the Ministry of Interior, and Astrid Eliana Caceres Cardenas, Director of the Colombian Institute of Family Wellbeing convened the first annual U.S.-Colombia Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership Dialogue on September 18 and 19, 2023. The […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary Antony J. Blinken met with Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko today on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, following their introductory phone call last week.  They emphasized the importance of further bilateral cooperation, as well as trilateral cooperation with the Republic of Korea.  […]

FOREIGN MINISTER KAMIKAWA:  (Via interpreter) Secretary Blinken, today I am very pleased to see you today.  Last week we just had a phone call right after I had been appointed foreign minister.  And today, although our time is limited, we would like to discuss the issues, various issues that Japan and U.S. are facing. SECRETARY […]

Director Weam Namou working with actors Basim Alameen and Zain Shami Producer Sam Sako with Actors Basim Alameen, Natally Boutros, and Amanda Kashat Writer/Director Weam Namou with Editor Jamal Adams and Makeup Artist / Wardrobe Supervisor Lindy Lenk La Femme Independent Film Festival awards Pomegranate 1) Best Feature Film in English 2) Best Original Feature […]

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On Monday, September 18, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken hosted an event on the margins of the 78th United Nations General Assembly addressing the pressing issue of synthetic drug challenges worldwide.  The U.S.-sponsored side event, titled “Addressing the Public Health and Security Threats of Synthetic Drugs Through Global Cooperation,” convened international leaders and representatives […]

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with PRC Vice President Han Zheng on the margins of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York City.  The two sides had a candid and constructive discussion, building on recent high-level engagements between the two countries to maintain […]

On September 18, 2023, Japan, the Republic of Kenya, the Kingdom of Morocco, the Republic of Singapore, the Kingdom of Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America co-convened in New York City a ministerial side event during the United Nations’ 78th Session High Level Week.  Ministers from the con-convening countries, in addition to […]