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The United States welcomes the signing of an electoral roadmap agreement between the Unitary Platform and representatives of Nicolas Maduro.  This is a concrete step toward resolution of Venezuela’s political, economic, and humanitarian crisis. Consistent with our longstanding commitment to provide U.S. sanctions relief in response to concrete steps toward competitive elections and respect for […]

MODERATOR:  Good evening, everyone, and thank you so much for joining us this evening for this background call on Venezuela.  This evening’s call is on background and attributable to senior administration officials, and it is embargoed until its conclusion.  For your information only and not for reporting, we have with us on the line from […]

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Spain on the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on the Sahel. The U.S.-Spain Working Group on the Sahel held its initial meeting on October 16, 2023, in Washington, D.C. It was chaired by Assistant Secretary […]

Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Brussels, Belgium October 19-20, 2023, to continue to promote and discuss U.S. priorities on arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament. While in Brussels, the Under Secretary will hold meetings at NATO Headquarters, co-lead the NATO Arms Control, Disarmament, and […]

Today, the U.S. Department of State and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with partners from the Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Police Agency, and National Intelligence Service are releasing a joint public service announcement (PSA)  with updated guidance on red flag indicators and due diligence measures to help companies avoid hiring […]

Earlier this year, the African Union, FAO, and the U.S. Government came together to launch an initiative we call the “Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils,” which you will hear referred to by its English acronym, “VACS.” Today, I’d like to tell you about this initiative, what it is, what it isn’t, and why we […]

Iran’s development, procurement, and proliferation of missiles and missile-related technology remains one of the greatest challenges to international peace and security. We see the horrific impact of Iran’s provision of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to designated terrorist organizations and militant proxies that directly threaten the security of Israel and our Gulf partners. We […]

On Monday, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield kicked off the 2023 U.S. Department of State-espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program, a public-private partnership between the Department and espnW that harnesses the positive power of sport and mentorship to engage international women in sport and American sports industry executives. Now in […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary Blinken spoke yesterday with counterparts from G7 countries.  They discussed their support for Israel and reiterated a shared commitment to Israel’s ability to defend itself and called for the release of hostages.  They also discussed ways to ensure humanitarian aid reaches civilians in need In Gaza. […]