Welcoming Ceasefire Agreement in Israel and Gaza
The United States welcomes the agreement today for a ceasefire to bring an end to the hostilities in Israel and Gaza. We express our condolences to the families of civilians…
Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Geneva May 14-16, 2023
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel May 14-16, 2023, to Geneva, Switzerland. While in Geneva, Under Secretary Zeya will lead the…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Minister Pandor
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor today. Secretary Blinken underscored…
Sentencing of Human Rights Defender Guo Feixiong
We condemn the reported sentencing of human rights activist and lawyer Guo Feixiong, also known as Yang Maodong. The PRC government sentenced Mr. Guo to eight years of imprisonment for…
Assistant Secretary Molly Phee’s Continued Diplomacy to Resolve the Crisis in Sudan
Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 12 for meetings at the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on…
On the Retirement of Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman
It is with profound gratitude that I thank Wendy R. Sherman for her service to the Department and the American people as Deputy Secretary of State. When I first joined…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Al Sabah
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al Sabah during his visit to Washington, DC.…
U.S. Delegation on Atrocity Prevention and Response Travels to Denmark and Germany
Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will lead a delegation composed of Special Assistant to the President and National Security Council Senior Director for…
United States Supports Education and Training of Next Generation Advanced Civil Nuclear Workforce through Launch of Small Modular Reactor Control Room Simulator in Romania
Today, U.S. Ambassador to Romania Kathleen Kavalec and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Ann Ganzer joined Prime Minister Nicolae Ciucă, Minister of Energy Virgil Popescu, Politechnica University Rector Mihnea…
Briefing with Senior State Department Officials on the Situation in Sudan
MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone, and welcome to today’s background call on Sudan. Today’s call will be on background, attributable to senior State Department officials, and embargoed until its conclusion. For…