Deepening U.S. Partnership with Papua New Guinea
As the largest Pacific Island country, a likeminded democracy, APEC member, and regional energy provider, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a key partner for the United States in the Indo-Pacific…
United States Imposes Additional Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia in Coordination with International Partners
In coordination with the G7, Australia, and other partners, the United States is imposing new sanctions today on Russia for its illegal war in Ukraine. Today’s actions implement new commitments…
Timor-Leste National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Timor-Leste as you celebrate the anniversary of your Restoration of Independence…
Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to London, Geneva, and Brussels
From May 22-26, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Mallory Stewart, will travel to London, United Kingdom; Geneva, Switzerland; and Brussels, Belgium. In London, May 23-24, she…
Virtual Listening Session following the 17th Round of Negotiations to Modernize the Columbia River Treaty Regime
The United States and Canada conducted the 17th round of Columbia River Treaty regime negotiations from May 16-17 in Kelowna, BC. In this latest negotiating session, the two delegations discussed…
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Mexican Secretary of Economy Buenrostro
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Mexican Secretary of Economy Raquel Buenrostro today in Washington, D.C. They discussed working together…
Cameroon National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest wishes to the people of Cameroon on the occasion of National Day on May 20. The United States…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Park Jin on the sidelines of the…
The Fifth Special Session of the Conference of the States Parties to Review Operation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
Upon the completion of the Fifth Review Conference of the Chemical Weapons Convention, the United States reiterates its unwavering commitment to achieving a world free of chemical weapons. We commend…
Over 1,500 Political Prisoners in Belarus
On the eve of the Day of Solidarity with Belarusian Political Prisoners, we condemn the Lukashenka regime in Belarus for unjustly holding over 1,500 political prisoners. These men and women…