Secretary Antony J. Blinken and People’s Republic of China Vice President Han Zheng before Their Meeting
VICE PRESIDENT HAN: (Via interpreter) It’s my pleasure to meet you again, Mr. Secretary of State. In autumn of 2015, during your visit to China, we held friendly talks in Shanghai – development and the reform of the Shanghai free trade summit. You asked about Shanghai’s innovative development, as well as how American companies were doing […]
Meteorologist Ed Zimbardi Weighs in on Tropical Storm Lee’s Upcoming Path
Ed Zimbardi tropical storm lee Meteorologist Ed Zimbardi alerts on Tropical Storm Lee, set to become a major hurricane. East Coast & Bermuda should monitor closely. Stay prepared & informed. MIAMI, UNITED STATES, September 6, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — As the tropics rumble with activity, all eyes are on the newly christened Tropical Storm Lee. Ed Zimbardi, […]
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Supporting Human Rights in North Korea
As we observe the 20th annual North Korea Freedom Week, we recognize the courage of the North Korean defector and human rights community, which continues to speak on behalf of the millions of North Koreans suffering abuses who are unable to advocate for themselves. The DPRK continues to exploit its own citizens, including through mass […]
Chile National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send our best wishes to the people of Chile as they celebrate 213 years of independence. I also send heartfelt gratitude for the close and productive partnership that our two countries have shared for more than two centuries. Our shared commitment to […]
U.S. Department of State Recognizes 19 HBCUs as 2023 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders
In carrying out the U.S. Government’s efforts to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) both in policy and practice, the U.S. Department of State recognized 19 HBCUs from 13 states and Washington, D.C. today, as “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders” for their engagement with the Fulbright Program during the 2022-23 academic year. The 19 HBCU […]
On Iran’s Release of Unjustly Detained U.S. Citizens
Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Morad Tahbaz, and two other U.S. citizens who wish to remain private have departed Iran and are on their way back to the United States to be reunited with their families. They are joined by two of their relatives, also U.S. citizens, who had been prevented from leaving Iran until Today. […]
Designating Iranian Persons Connected to Wrongful Detentions
While we celebrate the release of Emad Shargi, Siamak Namazi, Morad Tahbaz, and two other U.S. citizens from their unjust detention in Iran, we are also taking action to hold the regime accountable for its abhorrent practice of unjustly detaining other countries’ citizens and to deter future wrongful detention by Iran and other regimes. Pursuant […]
United States Imposes Sanctions on the Anniversary of Mahsa “Zhina” Amini’s Death
On the eve of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa “Zhina” Amini at the hands of Iranian security forces, the United States is designating 25 Iranian individuals, three Iranian state-backed media outlets, and one Iranian internet research firm in connection with the Iranian regime’s violent suppression of nationwide protests following her death. We […]
Engaging Philadelphia’s Ukrainian American Diaspora Community and the Private Sector in Ukraine Recovery & Humanitarian Assistance Efforts
On September 13, 2023, the Office of Global Partnerships (E/GP) led by Special Representative Dorothy McAuliffe hosted an event in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Ukrainian Embassy in the United States to engage with leaders of Philadelphia’s Ukrainian American diaspora community and philanthropic […]
Under Secretary Elizabeth Allen to Deliver Remarks in New York on Protecting and Rebuilding Ukraine’s Culture
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Liz Allen will deliver opening remarks to a panel of Ukrainian cultural leaders on protecting and rebuilding Ukraine’s culture and cultural heritage on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. EDT at the Ukrainian Institute of America in New York, NY. Under Secretary Allen’s remarks […]