The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Begin text: Norway, the United Kingdom, and the…
The Department of State is today designating Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) and its Secretary General Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. KSS terrorist activity has threatened the…
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg travelled to Kenya and Somalia November 13 – 17 to discuss shared counterterrorism objectives, review State Department-funded capacity building programs, and engage with his…
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth M. Allen recognized the global impact of the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, which…
Liberian President George Weah conceded defeat today to Joseph Boakai in the presidential runoff election held on November 14. We congratulate president-elect Boakai on his victory and President Weah for…
The convening of APEC Economic Leaders in San Francisco November 16-17 capped off a successful APEC host year for the United States, advancing its theme of “Creating a Resilient and…
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Oman on the occasion of your National Day. Our warm and enduring friendship…
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish to congratulate the people of Latvia as you celebrate the 105th anniversary of your independence. The strong, vital partnership between…
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Joly discussed the Israel-Hamas…
Today, Nicaragua’s withdrawal from the Organization of American States (OAS) Charter took effect. Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo’s decision to further isolate Nicaragua from the international community demonstrates their desperation…