Calling for the Release of Bakhtiyar Hajiyev
We are deeply troubled that Azerbaijani activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev has remained in detention since the eve of International Human Rights Day, last December, and that he continues to face charges…
United States Starts Defense Cooperation Agreement Negotiations with Papua New Guinea
The United States and Papua New Guinea held negotiations on February 6 – 10 in Honolulu, HI to discuss a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) that would strengthen security cooperation between…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Minister Konakovic
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the new Bosnia and Herzegovina Foreign Minister Elmedin Konakovic and congratulated him on…
Israeli Settlement and Outpost Legalization Announcement
We are deeply troubled by Israel’s decision yesterday to advance reportedly nearly 10,000 settlement units and to begin a process to retroactively legalize nine outposts in the West Bank that…
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to The Bahamas and Germany
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Nassau, The Bahamas, from February 14-16 and Munich, Germany from February 17-18. In Nassau, Secretary Kerry will continue efforts to…
Counselor of the U.S. Department of State Chollet’s Travel to Bangladesh and Pakistan
Counselor of the U.S. Department of State Derek Chollet will lead a U.S. delegation to Bangladesh and Pakistan February 14-18 to meet with senior government officials, civil society members, and…
Joint Statement on the U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Ministerial Meeting
The following is the joint statement released by the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and the Vice Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Republic of Korea following a…
The United States and the Federated States of Micronesia Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Today, the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding affirming our close and continuing partnership and…
Interagency Delegation Travels to Saudi Arabia
A senior U.S. government delegation will travel to Saudi Arabia to participate in the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Working Group meetings on February 13-16. The delegation will convene in Riyadh…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Moncada
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Moncada discussed the…