On the Elections Delay in Mali
The United States is deeply concerned that the Malian transition government chose not to hold an election to restore democracy in February 2024, despite its stated commitment in 2022 to…
FTC Hosts March 5 Virtual Workshop on Private Equity in Health Care
WHO: The workshop will feature remarks by FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General of the DOJ Antitrust Division, Christi…
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with International Committee of the Red Cross President Spoljaric
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma met with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric yesterday,…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with ROK Foreign Minister Cho
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul on Wednesday in Washington. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed U.S.-ROK cooperation on a broad range…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.…
Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Australia and New Zealand
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Canberra and Sydney, Australia and Wellington, New Zealand from March 4-8, 2024. While…
2024 U.S.-Australia Strategic Policy Dialogue
The governments of the United States and Australia held their annual Strategic Policy Dialogue (SPD) on February 27 in Honolulu. The SPD, established in 2019, is a forum for the…
Hong Kong’s Proposed Article 23 Legislation Further Undermines “One Country, Two Systems” Framework
The United States is closely monitoring Hong Kong’s development of national security legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law and its implications for U.S. citizens, investments, and companies operating…
Joint Statement on Charting a New Path for Hemispheric Migration Partnership at Trilateral Ministerial Meeting
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Guatemala, and Mexico on the occasion of a Trilateral Ministerial Meeting in Washington,…
Ghanaian Parliament’s Passage of Legislation Undermines Human Rights
The United States is deeply troubled by the Ghanaian Parliament’s passage of legislation, officially called the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which would threaten all Ghanaians’ constitutionally protected…