State Department to Host University of Virginia’s “Ukrainian City Redesigned” Presentation
On December 15, the State Department will host University of Virginia students, who will present their final products for the “Ukrainian Cities Redesigned” Diplomacy Lab project they undertook during the…
The Ceasefire in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
We commend all parties to the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that have shown restraint and reiterate our call for further steps to reduce tensions and…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a great pleasure to have Minister Sommerfeld, Minister García here with us – all of our colleagues from Ecuador – the ambassador. First, to…
Global Partnerships at State Open the Newest Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship Hub in Morocco
On December 12, a Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) Hub opened in Marrakech’s Emerging Business Factory, through a collaboration between the U.S. Department of State and the Near East Foundation…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski
Secretary Blinken spoke today with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, congratulating him on his appointment as foreign minister. The Secretary expressed his strong commitment to advancing the U.S.-Poland partnership, based…
Designating Hamas Officials and Supporters
The United States is imposing sanctions today on eight Hamas officials and facilitators for their actions representing the group’s interests abroad and managing its finances. This is the fourth round…
U.S.-Taiwan Working Group Meeting on International Organizations
On December 13, 2023, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) convened representatives of the U.S. Department of…
War Day 657: West is Bankrupt. Ukraine in the Funnel of Catastrophe.
There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and…
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Celebrates the Groundbreaking of the New U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Marking a significant milestone in the enduring U.S.-Saudi bilateral partnership and underscoring the commitment of both nations to strengthening ties, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Arabian Peninsula Affairs Daniel Benaim and…
Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions in Response to Violent Anti-Democratic Actions in Honduras
The United States condemns the recent use of violence in Honduras to undermine democracy and enable the irregular and unprecedented naming of an interim Attorney General and interim Deputy Attorney…