Deputy Secretary Verma’s Engagements in Vilnius, Lithuania
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma traveled to Vilnius, Lithuania, on September 4-5 to sign the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and of the Rule of Law, and to meet with senior government officials. For […]
U.S. and Egypt Advance Bilateral Economic Cooperation at the Second Joint Economic Commission Convening
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Egypt on the occasion of the 2024 U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission. Begin Text: The second session of the U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission (JEC) was held September 4-5, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Under Secretary of State for Economic […]
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Haitian Interim Prime Minister Conille
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken today met with interim Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Secretary Blinken expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Conille for his work to promote strong collaboration between Haiti’s transition government and the leadership of the Multinational Security Support mission, which […]
Under Secretary Jenkins’ Travel to Vietnam and Kenya
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, from August 26-27 and to Nairobi, Kenya, from August 28-29, 2024. Under Secretary Jenkins will travel to Hanoi to lead the U.S. delegation for the annual U.S.-Vietnam Political, Security, and Defense Dialogue and discuss progress in […]
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Release of Political Prisoners from Nicaragua to Guatemala
Today, the United States secured the release on humanitarian grounds of 135 political prisoners unjustly detained by Nicaraguan authorities. These individuals safely and voluntarily arrived in Guatemala, and we thank President Bernardo Arévalo and his administration for their efforts and support in welcoming them. These freed Nicaraguan citizens, will now have the opportunity to apply for lawful pathways […]
Joint Statement on Assistance to Political Prisoners Released from Nicaragua
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Guatemala. Begin text: Today, the United States and Guatemala took measures to provide safety and assistance to 135 political prisoners and prisoners of conscience who had been unjustly detained by Nicaraguan authorities. Among the released are religious leaders, laypeople, […]
Further Sanctions to Degrade Russia’s Ability to Operationalize the Arctic LNG 2 Project
In response to Russia’s continued war of aggression against Ukraine, the United States is imposing further costs on those supporting Russia’s war effort and attempting to expand Russia’s global energy leverage. In today’s actions, the Department of State is targeting two entities and two vessels connected to attempts to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from […]
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Head of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council Leblanc Fils
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Edgard Leblanc Fils, the head of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (TPC), today in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Secretary Blinken highlighted the international community’s support for the TPC as Haiti’s presidential authority. He expressed gratitude to Leblanc for the TPC’s diligent efforts […]
Aumoana Regional Law Enforcement Initiative Announced in Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson joined the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) in announcing the Aumoana Regional Law Enforcement Initiative (ARLEI) during the first-ever U.S.-PICP Dialogue today in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. This Palau-led, PICP-supported initiative will provide training and support to help our Pacific […]
The United States and Indonesia Launch Compact for Sustainable Infrastructure and Growth of Women-Owned Businesses
The United States welcomes today’s launch of the $649 million Indonesia Infrastructure and Finance Compact, a five-year debt-free grant between the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Indonesia. The compact, which will include a $49 million co-investment from the Government of Indonesia in addition to the $649 million MCC grant funding, will assist […]