Joint Statement on Venezuela Negotiations
The following statement was released by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles, the Canadian Minister of Foreign…
Designating Hamas Operatives and Financial Facilitators
The horrific attacks that Hamas terrorists perpetrated on October 7 against civilians in Israel shocked the world. The United States has expressed our unconditional support to the people of Israel…
The United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands Sign Three Compact of Free Association-Related Agreement
On October 16, the United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands signed three agreements related to the U.S.-Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Compact of Free Association: (1)…
Under Secretary Elizabeth M. Allen Marks Launch of the Digital Communication Network East Asia and Pacific Hub
On October 16-18, the U.S. Department of State will support the launch of the Digital Communication Network (DCN) hub for the East Asia and Pacific region in Sydney, Australia. The…
Outcomes of the 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
During the 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the United States worked to uphold the universal values, aspirations, and principles that have underpinned the UN system for decades.…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press on President Biden’s Upcoming Trip to Israel And Agreement with Israel to Develop a Humanitarian Aid Plan for Gaza
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. On Wednesday, President Biden will visit Israel. He’s coming here at a critical moment for Israel, for the region, and for the world. And he’s coming…
Venezuelans Return to Negotiations – United States Department of State
The United States welcomes the announcement by Maduro representatives and the Unitary Platform to resume Venezuelan-led negotiations in Barbados. Along with likeminded partners and other friends of Venezuela, the United…
Acting Special Coordinator for PGI Matza’s Travel to Angola, Zambia, DRC, and Belgium
Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to Luanda, Angola; Lusaka, Zambia; Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo; and Brussels, Belgium…
19th Round of Negotiations to Modernize the Columbia River Treaty Regime
The United States and Canada conducted the 19th round of Columbia River Treaty regime negotiations on October 12-13 in Portland, Oregon. Through these negotiations the U.S. negotiation team continues to…
LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Stockholm
From October 17 to 20, Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Jessica Stern will travel to Stockholm, Sweden to attend the Fall 2023 Partners Meeting of…