Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Launch of the 2023 U.S. Strategy and National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS)
AMBASSADOR RAO GUPTA: Good afternoon, and welcome to the Department of State. My name is Geeta Rao Gupta and I serve as ambassador-at-large for global women’s issues here in the…
One Year Anniversary of Lebanon’s Presidential Vacancy
Exactly one year after the end of former President Aoun’s term, Lebanon remains without a president or an empowered government. Lebanon’s divided parliamentarians have failed to elect a successor to…
Mowi Commends Jim Freiss for His Philanthropic Pursuits and Extreme Athletic Achievements
Mowi Commends Jim Friess for His Philanthropic Pursuits and Extreme Athletic Achievements Jim Freiss, Mowi Americas Corporate Engineer and Founder of Puppy Ride Long Island ...
Opening Remarks by Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before the Senate Appropriations Committee On “A Review of the National Security Supplemental Request”
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much. Chair Murray, Vice Chair Collins, distinguished members of the Appropriations Committee, thank you for this opportunity to testify before you today. CHAIRWOMAN MURRAY: I…
Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui to Travel to South Africa and Nigeria for AGOA Forum, Creative Industries Events
Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui will travel to South Africa and Nigeria November 1-9 to participate in multilateral fora and conduct bilateral diplomacy. In South Africa,…
The Swearing-In Ceremony and Inaugural Plenary Session Meeting of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States
The President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States (PAC-ADE) will play an important role in enhancing dialogue between United States officials and the African Diaspora. The…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Swearing-in Ceremony for the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Chris, always wonderful to be with you, but especially on this day, with this group, on this occasion. Senator…
Joint Statement from the United States and Norway on the High-Level Energy and Climate Forum
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Norway. Begin text: The United States and Norway met on October 30,…
Sanctions Against the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise and Concerted Pressure with Partners
Today, the United States is imposing targeted sanctions on the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE). As Burma’s most lucrative state-owned enterprise, MOGE provides hundreds of millions of dollars in…
Actions to Impose Additional Visa Restrictions in Response to Anti-Democratic Actions in Guatemala
The United States rejects the continued efforts to undermine Guatemala’s peaceful transition of power to President-elect Arévalo. Most recently, the Guatemalan Public Ministry seized electoral materials under the custody of…