MODERATOR:  Good morning.  Thank you for joining us for this call to preview the release of the 2022 International Religious Freedom Report.  Our briefer today is [Senior State Department Official].  Today’s call is on background, so you can identify our speaker as a State Department senior official.  The call is embargoed until the conclusion of […]

The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world. Today, I am announcing that we have taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections cycle. These actions are specific to certain individuals and are not directed […]

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 […]

Clark Atlanta University Campus logo Visit to the Atlanta University Center for an HBCU Initiative is the first time a World Bank president has addressed HBCU Students outside of Washington, D.C. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 4, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Clark Atlanta University to host World Bank Group President David Malpass’ visit to the Atlanta University […]

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On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes and congratulations to the people of Paraguay on the anniversary of your independence. The United States values our enduring partnership with Paraguay and looks forward to continuing to work together to advance common interests for the benefit of both our peoples: democracy and […]

Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to Poland, Moldova, and Romania May 14-20.  Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Assistant Secretary Todd D. Robinson, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Assistant Secretary Jessica Lewis, and Coordinator of U.S. Assistance […]

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman spoke with Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer this morning to reiterate the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security and to convey her condolences for the Israeli citizen killed in yesterday’s rocket attacks.  The Deputy Secretary strongly condemned […]

Department of State Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler will travel to Rome, Italy, May 13-21 to advance U.S. global food security priorities in support of building climate-resilient and nutritious food systems in Africa. Afterward, he will travel to Prague, Czech Republic, May 22-24 to highlight the importance of healthy soils as […]

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.  Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Al Thani discussed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza.  The Secretary thanked the Prime Minister for Qatar’s […]

The United States welcomes the agreement today for a ceasefire to bring an end to the hostilities in Israel and Gaza. We express our condolences to the families of civilians who were killed and those who were injured in the violence. The United States commends Egypt’s crucial role in mediating the ceasefire agreement, which will […]