Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Jordan and Iraq
Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt is traveling to Amman, Jordan, and Baghdad and Erbil, Iraq. In Amman, he will meet with Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources…
Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Promotes Mental Well-Being in Construction Safety Week Campaign
During Construction Safety Week, recognized this year from May 6-10, the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) reinforced its commitment to exemplary construction safety practices. OBO and its partners have…
Promoting Accountability for Nicaraguan Officials
The Department of State today took steps to impose visa restrictions on over 250 members of the Nicaraguan government, including police and paramilitary personnel, penitentiary officials, prosecutors, judges, and public…
Sanctioning Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Commanders
The United States is today imposing sanctions on two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders, Ali Yagoub Gibril and Osman Mohamed Hamid Mohamed for their role leading RSF operations in Darfur.…
Congratulations to Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong
The United States extends our sincere congratulations to Lawrence Wong on assuming his new role as Singapore’s fourth prime minister. We look forward to working with Prime Minister Wong to…
Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar
On May 14, Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell met with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar in Washington. On the heels of their engagement during a successful U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission in Abuja…
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Elizabeth M. Allen Signs MOU for American Resource Center in Belgrade, Serbia
While in Belgrade, Serbia, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy Liz Allen signed a memo of understanding May 15, 2024, for the American Resource Center (ARC) at Ložionica, a new flagship…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Visit to an Agricultural Logistics and Transshipment Partner Facility
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, I’m glad we could give you a real live demonstration today of something, but look, I think one of the things that we’ve seen Russia’s re-invasion of…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker At a Visit to Esper Bionics
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, I think you’ve seen another remarkable example of Ukrainian ingenuity, innovation here at Esper. This technology is truly extraordinary. In fact, as I recall, it was featured…
New U.S. Department of State Award Honors Former Special Advisor for International Disability Rights
The new Judith “Judy” Heumann Memorial Award for Leadership and Service in accessibility, disability rights, and inclusion recognizes U.S. Department of State employees whose efforts in the fields of accessibility…