Secretary Blinken’s Trip to Tonga, New Zealand, and Australia
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Tonga, New Zealand, and Australia, July 24-29. Secretary Blinken will visit Nukuʻalofa on July 26 to dedicate the new U.S. Embassy…
Joint Statement on the U.S.-Arab League Strategic Dialogue
The United States and the Arab League concluded successful talks July 19 in Washington, D.C. on topics ranging from reducing tensions in regional conflicts, climate change and health security, information…
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to San Diego, California
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Ambassador Mike Hammer will join Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, the Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, to address an Ethiopian…
Outcomes of the 53rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
During the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, the United States worked with partner States and civil society, including human rights defenders, to ensure the Council’s work reflects…
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry Meets with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Vice President Han Zheng
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met today with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Vice President Han Zheng to discuss concrete action to address the climate crisis.…
Wanted: Virtual Student Federal Service Student Interns for 2023-24 Academic Year
The U.S. Department of State is proud to announce that the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) application process is now open to all eligible students. U.S. citizens enrolled in higher…
Israel’s Travel Policy Announcement – United States Department of State
The United States welcomes Israel’s announcement today that it is changing travel procedures for U.S. citizens traveling to Israel for short term visits, including transit. We understand that these changes…
LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Mexico City
On July 20, Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons, will deliver the keynote address at Victory Institute’s Conference of LGBTI Political Leaders of…
New and Ongoing U.S.-Israel Cooperation on Science, Technology, and Innovation
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Isaac Herzog of Israel announced a new joint five-year initiative whereby the Biden-Harris Administration, working with the U.S. Congress, and the State of Israel…
Colombia’s National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I wish the Republic of Colombia and Colombians everywhere a glorious 213th Independence Day. Our shared democratic…