Marking 29 Years Since the Panchen Lama’s Disappearance
Today marks 29 years since the People’s Republic of China (PRC) abducted the 11th Panchen Lama, one of the most important figures in Tibetan Buddhism, as a six-year-old child. Gedhun…
Coordinator for Counterterrorism Richard Participates in Meeting on Countering Hamas
Coordinator for Counterterrorism Elizabeth Richard participated in a May 15 meeting in the Hague on countering Hamas. This meeting follows the December 13, 2023, engagement in Paris with partner governments…
75th Anniversary of the Council of Europe
The United States extends warm congratulations to the Council of Europe as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. The Council of Europe remains a beacon for democracy, human rights, and the…
Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Italian Ambassador Zappia
Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Italian Ambassador Zappia Official news published at https://www.state.gov/deputy-secretary-campbells-meeting-with-italian-ambassador-zappia/
The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters into Force
The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria…
On the Election in Chad
Following the certification of final presidential election results by Chad’s Constitutional Council on May 16, the United States commends those who exercised their right to vote on May 5-6. We…
United States Welcomes Lithuania’s Signing of the Artemis Accords
Lithuania became the 40th signatory to the Artemis Accords on May 15 at a ceremony held in Vilnius. The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by the United States and…
State Department to Lead Tech Partnership Opportunity Delegation to London
From May 20-24, Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe and Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State Patricia Gruber will lead a “Deep Tech Inclusion” Partnership Opportunity…
Imposing Sanctions in Response to DPRK-Russia Weapon Deals
The United States is today imposing sanctions on five Russia-based individuals and entities connected to the transfer of military equipment and components between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)…
Joint Statement on the 51st U.S.-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Portugal. Begin Text: 1. The United States-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) met…