Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, please accept my best wishes as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines celebrates its 44th year of independence. The United States is committed to its long-standing partnership with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. We are proud of our work together under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative to address […]
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth Allen’s Travel to Norway, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Liz Allen will travel to Norway, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic from October 27 through November 3, 2023, to deepen transatlantic cooperation on shared priorities – including our support for Ukraine amidst Russia’s war of aggression, security in the Arctic and Black Sea regions, and […]
Art in Embassies Announces Creative Growth Collection
As the United States approaches its 250th year, the State Department’s Art in Embassies program is working with cultural institutions, artists, families, and galleries to curate art collections that promote U.S. diplomacy. Art in Embassies announces the establishment of the Creative Growth Collection, comprised of 89 artworks created by artists from the Creative Growth Art […]
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Designating Individuals and Entities with Ties to Terrorist Organizations
Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on eight key individuals for supporting Hamas, as well as Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) officials involved in financing and training Hamas. A number of the individuals and entities designated today have played key roles in facilitating sanctions evasion by Hamas-affiliated companies. Additionally, the United States is designating four […]
Announcement of Sarah Morgenthau as the State Department’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs
The Department of State is pleased to announce Sarah Morgenthau as the new Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs. Morgenthau has extensive experience in senior federal government and private sector roles and brings strong leadership expertise in building relationships and advancing U.S. interests. In the State Department’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, the Special Representative for Commercial and Business […]
Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland’s Call with Pakistani Caretaker Foreign Minister Jilani
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Acting Deputy Secretary of State and Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland spoke today with Pakistani Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani to discuss critical issues in the U.S.-Pakistan partnership. Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland and Foreign Minister Jilani discussed our mutual interest in facilitating the safe and […]
Troika Welcomes Meeting of Sudanese Civilians in Addis Ababa to Chart Next Steps in Restoring Sudan’s Democratic Governance
The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States) welcomes this week’s meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia of a broad group of Sudanese civilian actors and stakeholders as an important step towards the formation of an inclusive and representative pro-democracy civilian front. This gathering speaks to the Sudanese people’s commitment to a democratic future. We […]
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a State Luncheon in Honor of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. And welcome to the State Department. Prime Minister Albanese, Ms. Haydon, it is wonderful to have you with us here today. My wife Evan and I are delighted. Please take a seat. Thank you. Thank you, Kevin, for the protocol tip. (Laughter.) We are so delighted to welcome you both […]
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Chinese Director of the CCP Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening. I’m very pleased to welcome Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the United States. I very much look forward to constructive conversations over the next two days. Mr. Minister. FOREIGN MINISTER WANG: So brief, huh? (Laughter.) (Via interpreter) Well indeed, I am visiting the United States at the invitation of Secretary Blinken. China and […]
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Rao Gupta Travels to New York
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta will travel to New York, New York, to represent the United States at the first International Alliance on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) Principals Meeting on October 27. Announced by the United Kingdom in November 2022, the International Alliance on PSVI is a […]
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