United States-Australia Fifth Energy Security Dialogue
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), hosted a delegation from Australia in Washington on April 25-27 for…
The Promotion to Career Ambassador of Under Secretary John R. Bass and Assistant Secretary Brian A. Nichols
Since 1955, only 62 Foreign Service Officers have been awarded the title of Career Ambassador, the highest rank in the Senior Foreign Service. It brings me great pride to share…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry to consult on extending and expanding the ceasefire…
Joint Statement on Media Freedom by the United States and the Czech Republic
Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Lipavský, on behalf of the Governments of the United States and the Czech Republic, released the following joint statement. Begin Text: The United States and…
Release of the 2023 Annual Report on International Parental Child Abduction
Today the Department of State submitted to Congress its 2023 Annual Report on International Child Abduction. The Department is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of U.S. citizens overseas,…
Joint Statement on the Strategic Dialogue between the United States and the Czech Republic
Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Lipavský, on behalf of the Governments of the United States and the Czech Republic, released the following joint statement. Begin text: The Governments of the…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Ben Hall of Fox News
QUESTION: Secretary, thank you so much for speaking with me today. It’s a pleasure to be back in the State Department, it’s a pleasure to be seeing you in person,…
Commercial Diplomacy USA Tour Heads to Houston, TX
From May 3-5, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed will travel to Houston, TX to meet with business leaders and local government officials. Additionally in Houston, Special…
Statement Marking Six-Month Anniversary of the Cessation of Hostilities in Northern Ethiopia
Today marks six months since the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in Pretoria on November…
The United States Launches International Visitor Leadership Program for Judicial, Law Enforcement, and Security Officials from 56 Countries
As communities and countries around the world face a growing threat of transnational crime and illicit synthetic drugs, such as fentanyl, the United States launched a global effort today to…