The United States Announces Americas Partnership Fund for Nature During Regional Summit
President Biden announced the Americas Partnership Fund for Nature at the Leaders’ Summit of the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (Americas Partnership). The Fund aims to catalyze investment in the Western Hemisphere’s vast natural capital and unlock nature-based solutions (NBS). Under this initiative, the ultimate goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect ecosystems, boosting […]
Joint Statement on Commitments from Jeddah Talks Between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces
As co-facilitators of the talks in Jeddah between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), also participating on behalf of the African Union, and the United States are able to announce that the SAF and RSF have committed to take steps […]
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Joint Statement on the Fifth Annual India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and India on the occasion of the Fifth Annual U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in 2023. Begin text: Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar welcomed Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and […]
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in New Delhi, India. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed the United States’ and India’s shared vision for close partnership in the Indo-Pacific and on issues of global importance. They emphasized working […]
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary/ Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Mudavadi
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi to congratulate him on his appointment as Foreign Minister. Secretary Blinken expressed appreciation for Kenya’s longstanding strategic partnership with the United States and its significant […]
State Department Promotes Public-Private Dialogue to Spur Investment in Strategic Mining, Processing, and Recycling Opportunities to Advance the Clean Energy Transition
Demand for critical minerals, which are essential to the clean energy transition and other technologies, is projected to grow by 4 to 6 times by 2040. For some minerals, like lithium, demand will increase as much as 42 times in the coming decades. Transparent, diverse, predictable, secure, and sustainable supply chains for critical minerals are vital […]
United States Welcomes the Republic of Bulgaria to the Artemis Accords
The Republic of Bulgaria became the 32nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords at a ceremony hosted by NASA on Thursday. Minister of Innovation and Growth Milena Stoycheva signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Bulgaria. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary Sonata Coulter welcomed Bulgaria to the Accords. […]
Election of Professor Sarah H. Cleveland to the International Court of Justice
Congratulations to Professor Sarah Cleveland on her election to serve as a judge on the International Court of Justice (ICJ). United Nations member states clearly endorsed Professor Cleveland’s vision for an ICJ that is judicially independent, preserves the integrity and authority of the Court, and ensures the dignity of all people. As the sixth female […]
Assistant Secretary of State Lee Satterfield Travels to France
From November 13-17, 2023, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield will travel to Paris, France to join the United States’ delegation to the UNESCO General Conference. Assistant Secretary Satterfield’s participation in the UNESCO General Conference augments Assistant Secretary Michelle Sison’s travel as head of delegation, as the United States continues […]
Assistant Secretary O’Brien’s Travel to France and Belgium
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James C. O’Brien will travel to Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium November 9-14, 2023. While in Paris, he will attend the Paris Peace Forum and meet French Political Director Frederic Mondoloni and other French officials to discuss regional and global challenges. Assistant Secretary O’Brien will also meet European […]