Announcement of a Visa Restriction Policy to Promote Accountability for the Misuse of Commercial Spyware
The State Department is implementing a new policy today that will allow the imposition of visa restrictions on individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware. This new policy is…
Congratulations to El Salvador’s President-Elect Nayib Bukele
I congratulate Nayib Bukele on his electoral victory as President of El Salvador. The United States commends the work of electoral observers and looks forward to working with President-elect Bukele…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in Riyadh
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in Riyadh Official news published at https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-meeting-with-saudi-crown-prince-and-prime-minister-mohammed-bin-salman-al-s...
FTC Issues Notice Regarding Consumer Reviews and Testimonials Informal Hearing
On January 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission published a notice in the Federal Register containing the initial and final notice of an informal hearing on February 13, 2024, regarding…
The Minerals Security Partnership Announces Collaboration in Minerals Exploration, Production, and Processing Between GECAMINES in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and JOGMEC in Japan
The United States, as Chair of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), and MSP partners, announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between LA GENERALE DES CARRIERES ET DES…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with former Kenyan President Kenyatta
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta about the escalating conflict in eastern DRC and the importance…
Assistant Secretary Nichols’ Travel to Argentina
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, from February 4 to 6. Assistant Secretary Nichols will meet…
Joint Statement on the Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event Marrakesh Co-Chairs’ Summary
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Government of the United States of America on the occasion of the…
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Engagements in Indonesia
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma met with Indonesian counterparts on February 1-2 in Jakarta, Indonesia, to further bilateral cooperation under the…
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and the West Bank
Secretary Antony Blinken will travel to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and the West Bank February 4-8, 2024, his fifth trip to the region since the October 7 terrorist attacks.…