Joint Statement on the Occasion of the 13th Anniversary of the Syrian Uprising
The following statement was released by the Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America on the occasion of the 13-year anniversary of the Syrian…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the 67th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon to everyone, and Executive Director Waly, Ambassador Johnson, representatives of the member-states, today marks the first time the United States Secretary of State has taken…
State Department Announces Change to the Foreign Service Officer Assessment
Today, the U.S. Department of State is announcing an additional innovation to the Foreign Service selection process, further advancing the Secretary’s goals to modernize American diplomacy and win the competition…
U.S. Arms Restrictions on Nicaragua
U.S. Arms Restrictions on Nicaragua Official news published at https://www.state.gov/u-s-arms-restrictions-on-nicaragua/
United States Hosts Launch of Foreign Ministry Channel for Global Health Security
On March 14, Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong – U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy, overseeing the Department’s Bureau for Global Health Security…
Taking Further Measures to Promote Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank
Since the horrific terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, violence in the West Bank has increased sharply. Extremist settler violence against Palestinian and Israeli civilians and forced displacement of…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Mauritanian President Ghazouani
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani today. Secretary Blinken congratulated President Ghazouani on his election as Chairperson of the African Union (AU) for…
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Vienna, Seoul, and Manila
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Vienna, Seoul, and Manila, from March 14 to 20, 2024. In Vienna, Secretary Blinken will attend the United Nations Commission on…
The Sixth U.S.-France Cyber Dialogue
On March 11-12, 2024, the United States and France held the sixth bilateral Cyber Dialogue in Washington, D.C., to reaffirm our ongoing partnership on cyberspace and digital policy issues. Our…
67th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs
The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will convene in Vienna, Austria from March 14 – 22. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will serve as Head of Delegation…