The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: During a meeting today in Victoria, Deputy Secretary of State for Management & Resources Richard Verma and President Wavel Ramkalawan discussed increasing bilateral cooperation on a number of shared priorities, including maritime security, climate change, and anti-corruption.  Deputy Secretary Verma commended Seychelles’ exemplary commitment to and leadership […]

We are proud to join our fellow citizens in celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month and recognizing the countless ways immigrants have enriched American society, economy, and culture. From the earliest days of our republic to the present, immigrants have played an integral role in building our nation and advancing our democratic values and ideals. They […]

As directed by the President in his May 4 Executive Order, today we are holding accountable the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and entities under their control for actions that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Sudan. The United States is implementing three specific measures to promote accountability for the actions […]

The United States and Finland enjoy an enduring partnership, rooted in our shared values of democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and a shared commitment to strengthening the international rules-based order. Finland’s North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership represents a major change to the European security landscape and strengthens regional and transatlantic security. We […]

Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the United Kingdom until June 9, 2023, to deepen transatlantic cooperation on key economic growth and security priorities. This includes a wide range of policy areas such as trade, technology, climate, energy, and […]

The U.S. Department of State has concluded an administrative settlement with VTA Telecom Corporation, to resolve six violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 U.S.C. § 2751 et seq., and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130.  The Department of State and VTA Telecom Corporation reached this settlement following […]

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Ángeles Moreno Bau today.  The Deputy Secretary and the State Secretary discussed U.S.-Spain support for Ukraine and cooperation on key global issues, including a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and […]

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver remarks at the 2023 American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Summit at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Press coverage of Secretary Blinken’s remarks will be open to pre-registered media.  Registration information may be found here .  The speech […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma met in Moroni, Comoros, with Comorian President Azali Assoumani.  Deputy Secretary Verma congratulated President Assoumani on his selection as Chair of the African Union.  They discussed the growing bilateral relationship between Comoros and the United States, including […]