U.S.-Turkiye Joint Statement on the Strategic Mechanism Dialogue

U.S.-Turkiye Joint Statement on the Strategic Mechanism DialogueBegin text: U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Burak Akçapar chaired the fifth meeting of the Türkiye-U.S. Strategic Mechanism Dialogue on June 23, 2023, in Washington.  Türkiye and the United States were represented by interagency delegations that included officials from the United States Departments […]

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Belizean Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay Opening Remarks at the Anniversary Ministerial of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Belizean Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay Opening Remarks at the Anniversary Ministerial of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and ProtectionUNDER SECRETARY ZEYA:  Good afternoon, all, and thank you for joining this ministerial meeting to mark the one-year anniversary of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection.  I’m Uzra Zeya, under secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights at the U.S. Department of State, and I have the distinct pleasure of serving as […]

Deputy Secretary Richard Verma Travels to Qatar, Germany, the Netherlands, and Greece

U.S.-Turkiye Joint Statement on the Strategic Mechanism DialogueDeputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to Doha, Frankfurt, the Hague, and Athens from June 25-30, where he will discuss a range of U.S. priorities, including support for the people of Afghanistan, global security challenges, modernization, and regional support platforms. For updates, follow Deputy Secretary Verma on Twitter . Official news […]

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Mongolia

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to MongoliaUnder Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 25-29, to meet with senior government officials and other stakeholders to deepen U.S.-Mongolia economic ties.  The trip’s purpose is to explore collaboration on projects to advance Mongolia’s economic development and resilience, with a focus on […]

Assistant Secretary Stewart and Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to Brussels

Assistant Secretary Stewart and Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to BrusselsAssistant Secretary for the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart and Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will co-lead an interagency U.S. delegation to the 12th United States – European Union Space Dialogue taking place in Brussels June 26-27.  The delegation will include representatives […]

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a State Luncheon in Honor of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a State Luncheon in Honor of Indian Prime Minister Narendra ModiSECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Please take a seat. Prime Minister Modi, Evan and I are honored to welcome you to the State Department.  You’re here in the Benjamin Franklin Room, named after America’s very first diplomat.  He signed our first treaty.  He charted the Gulf Stream.  He helped pioneer electricity.  He gave us our […]