U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy
The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (ACPD) will hold a public meeting in-person with online access from 12:00 p.m. until 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, focusing on the…
Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions for Undermining Democracy And for Repression in Uganda
After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda. At that…
Visa Restriction Policy for Undermining Democracy in Zimbabwe
I am announcing today a new visa restriction policy for undermining democracy in Zimbabwe. Under this policy, the United States will pursue visa restrictions, pursuant to Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a great pleasure to have Prime Minister Ciolacu here with us today. Welcome. Romania is and has been a very close partner and…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Romanian Prime Minister Ciolacu
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu today in Washington to discuss the U.S.-Romania Strategic Partnership.…
Thailand National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Kingdom of Thailand as it celebrates Thai National Day on December 5. This year, the United States and Thailand…
U.S. Senior Official for APEC Ambassador Matt Murray to Attend APEC Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting in Peru
U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ambassador Matt Murray will travel to Lima, Peru, December 4–6, to participate in the APEC Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting (ISOM) and engage…
FTC Order Requires Old Southern Brass to Pay for False Claims of “Made in the USA” and Veteran Affiliations
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against Florida-based EXOTOUSA LLC. (d/b/a Old Southern Brass) for falsely claiming that certain company products were manufactured in the U.S, and that the…
Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Turner’s Trip to Los Angeles and Honolulu
Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Julie Turner will travel to Los Angeles and Honolulu from December 1-5. During her visits, Ambassador Turner will deliver keynote remarks to…
2nd U.S.-EU Security and Defense Dialogue
The United States and the European Union (EU) held the second U.S.-EU Security and Defense Dialogue December 1 in Washington, D.C. The Dialogue reaffirmed our enduring partnership and shared commitments…