Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Trinidadian and Tobagonian Foreign Minister Amery Browne Before Their Meeting

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Trinidadian and Tobagonian Foreign Minister Amery Browne Before Their MeetingSECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon, everyone.  It’s a pleasure to welcome Foreign Minister Browne here.  Amery, welcome.  Good to have you at the State Department and very glad especially for this opportunity to continue to deepen the already strong bilateral relationship between Trinidad and Tobago and the United States. We are working together in so many […]

Important Updates on Passport Processing

Important Updates on Passport ProcessingThe Department of State is committed to providing the best possible service for our passport customers.  We encourage all Americans to check their passport expiration date before making any definitive plans for international travel, and to take action to renew their passport well in advance of international travel this year.  This is especially important as we approach […]

Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter Travels to Tirana and Lisbon

Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter Travels to Tirana and LisbonAssistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel March 8-15 to Tirana, Albania, and Lisbon, Portugal.  The Assistant Secretary will meet with embassy staff and observe consular operations in both cities.  While in Tirana, she will meet with government officials to reaffirm our commitment to providing visa services for Albanians.  While in Lisbon, she will […]

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Trinidad and Tobago’s Foreign Minister Browne

Important Updates on Passport ProcessingThe following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Trinidad and Tobago’s Foreign Minister Amery Browne.  Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Browne emphasized the importance of the strong U.S.-Trinidad and Tobago bilateral ties, including the significant role the Trinbagonian diaspora plays in promoting cultural and economic ties.  […]

Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy Ambassador Hachigian and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Ambassador Abercrombie-Winstanley to Attend SXSW EDU 2023 in Austin, Texas

Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy Ambassador Hachigian and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Ambassador Abercrombie-Winstanley to Attend SXSW EDU 2023 in Austin, TexasSpecial Representative for City and State Diplomacy Ambassador Nina Hachigian and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley will attend South By Southwest EDU 2023 on March 9, in Austin, Texas to participate on a panel on Pathways for Global Affairs on College Campuses, hosted by Meridian International Center. Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley will discuss why diversity matters for U.S. foreign […]