Presidential Elections in Zimbabwe – United States Department of State
As Zimbabweans prepare to head to the polls on August 23, the United States calls on all actors to commit to free, fair, and peaceful elections. The Zimbabwean people deserve…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Foreign Minister Shoukry of Egypt
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Shoukry discussed ongoing…
Announcement of Visa Restrictions to Address Forced Assimilation in Tibet
The State Department is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under the authority of Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on People’s Republic of China (PRC) officials for…
6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
Today marks the 6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. The United States stands with the global community of victims, families, survivors,…
Assistant Secretary of State Satterfield Travels to India
From August 22-27, 2023, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will travel to India to lead the United States’ delegation to the Group of…
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Switzerland and United Kingdom
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel August 21-25 to Geneva, Switzerland; Edinburgh, Scotland; and London, England to hold meetings to advance objectives related to COP 28, climate…
Tenth Anniversary of the Ghouta, Syria Chemical Weapons Attack
Ten years ago the Assad regime launched rockets carrying the deadly nerve agent sarin into the Ghouta district of Damascus, killing more than 1,400 people. The United States remembers and…
Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Bitter’s Travel to Armenia, Jordan, and Egypt
Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel August 21-28 to Yerevan, Amman, and Cairo. During her trip, the Assistant Secretary will observe U.S. consular operations and…
U.S. Delegation to the Seventh Global Environment Facility Assembly in Vancouver, Canada
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will lead the U.S. delegation to the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility…
Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Matza’s Travel to Indonesia and the Philippines
Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to Jakarta and Manila, August 21-31, to advance ongoing PGI-led efforts to facilitate strategic…