International Roma Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States, I extend best wishes to Roma everywhere on this annual commemorative day when we celebrate the rich culture, language, and heritage of Roma globally,…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin…
Secretary Blinken’s Trip to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Vietnam, and Japan
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Vietnam, and Japan, April 11-18, 2023. Secretary Blinken will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam to advance key discussions…
Renewal of the Charter for the Shipping Coordinating Committee
The Department of State renewed the Charter of the Shipping Coordinating Committee this month for another two years. Established in 1958, the Committee provides a forum for members of government…
On Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Fay Rodriguez’s Participation at the 347th Session of the International Labor Organization Governing Body in Geneva, Switzerland
Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Kelly Fay Rodriguez engaged in deliberations at the 347th Session of the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Governing Body, including delivering U.S. position statements for…
Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Rubin’s Travel to Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Albania
Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center James P. Rubin will travel from April 10-14 to Podgorica, Montenegro; Skopje, North Macedonia; and Tirana, Albania. In Podgorica and Skopje,…
U.S. Government Mobilizing Partnership Opportunities in Ukraine
The Department of State, USAID, and the Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Government of Ukraine and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will host the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum (UPF)…
Joint Statement on the United States-Kyrgyz Republic Annual Bilateral Consultations
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kyrgyz Republic on the occasion of United States-Kyrgyz Republic Annual Bilateral…
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Announces New Industry Advisory Group Appointment
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations’ (OBO) Industry Advisory Group (IAG) has advised OBO on the building industry’s latest concepts, methods, best practices, innovations, and ideas related to its mission…
After Action Review on Afghanistan
In December of 2021, I asked Ambassador Dan Smith to lead an After Action Review of the Department of State’s execution of its duties related to ending the U.S. military…