International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
On this International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, the United States honors the tireless efforts of women and girls around the world who champion human rights and fundamental freedoms in…
Designating Financial Facilitation Networks that Benefit Iran’s Military
The United States is imposing sanctions today on over twenty individuals and entities involved in a financial facilitation network that benefits Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, the…
Sanctioning Virtual Currency Mixer that Facilitated DPRK Laundering of Stolen Funds
The United States is sanctioning virtual currency mixer Sinbad.io (Sinbad) today for its role in processing millions of dollars’ worth of virtual currency stolen by the U.S.-designated Lazarus Group, a…
Joint Statement from the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Intent to Cooperate in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of their agreement to commence…
Joint Statement on the United States and Africa CDC’s New Joint Action Plan
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the African Union’s Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)…
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s National Day
On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send my best wishes to the government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 63 years of…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. Espen, it’s great to be with you. I am truly pleased for this opportunity to consult with one of our closest partners, closest Allies,…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, it’s a pleasure to be with my friend and colleague, Foreign Minister Fidan. We had very, very good consultations and conversations when I was in Ankara just…
Albania Independence Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the government and people of Albania and wish you a joyous celebration for your 111th Independence Day. The United States…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Barth Eide
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide met today in Brussels on the margins of the…