Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Switzerland and United Kingdom

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Switzerland and United Kingdom

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel August 21-25 to Geneva, Switzerland; Edinburgh, Scotland; and London, England to hold meetings to advance objectives related to COP 28, climate solutions, innovation, and private sector initiatives, including the First Movers Coalition. On August 24 in Edinburgh, he will deliver a keynote address at the Scottish […]

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The Central African Republic’s Constitutional Referendum

The Central African Republic’s Constitutional ReferendumOn August 21, the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic validated the results of the July 30 constitutional referendum, which, among other changes, removes presidential term limits, and undercuts the country’s democratic governance. We believe that regular peaceful transitions of power yield strong institutions and more stable and prosperous countries. The United States notes […]

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Foreign Minister Shoukry of Egypt

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Switzerland and United KingdomThe following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Shoukry discussed ongoing efforts to address the conflict in Sudan and the need to find a diplomatic solution in Niger.  The Secretary and Foreign Minister also discussed recent developments in […]

Tenth Anniversary of the Ghouta, Syria Chemical Weapons Attack

Tenth Anniversary of the Ghouta, Syria Chemical Weapons Attack

Ten years ago the Assad regime launched rockets carrying the deadly nerve agent sarin into the Ghouta district of Damascus, killing more than 1,400 people. The United States remembers and honors the victims and survivors of the Ghouta attack and of the other chemical attacks launched by the Assad regime. Ten years on, we continue […]

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Announcement of Visa Restrictions to Address Forced Assimilation in Tibet

Announcement of Visa Restrictions to Address Forced Assimilation in TibetThe State Department is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under the authority of Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on People’s Republic of China (PRC) officials for their involvement in the forcible assimilation of more than one million Tibetan children in government-run boarding schools.  These coercive policies seek to eliminate Tibet’s distinct […]

6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

Presidential Elections in Zimbabwe – United States Department of StateToday marks the 6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. The United States stands with the global community of victims, families, survivors, and communities who have been impacted by the scourge of terrorism. The effects of terrorism are long-lasting and tragic. Victims of terrorism must remain at […]

#UPGSustainability Leaders Connect with the World from Hurricane Island (USA)

#UPGSustainability Leaders Connect with the World from Hurricane Island (USA)

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