Selection of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra
On behalf of the United States, I congratulate Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on her selection as Thailand’s next prime minister. The United States looks forward to working with the Prime…
Joint Statement on Venezuela Election
The undersigned countries, meeting in Santo Domingo de Guzmán make a strong appeal for wisdom and restraint in Venezuela. At this decisive juncture for Venezuela and the region, all social…
Inauguration of President Abinader in the Dominican Republic
The United States congratulates Luis Abinader on his second inauguration as President of the Dominican Republic. Through this election, the people of the Dominican Republic expressed their collective aspirations for…
Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to Sri Lanka, India, and Maldives
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka, Chennai, India, New Delhi, India, and Malé, Maldives…
The 2024 U.S.-Ukraine Cyber Dialogue
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Ukraine on the occasion of the sixth U.S.-Ukraine Cyber Dialogue. Begin Text…
FTC Submits Comment Supporting Proposed FDA Guidance on Interchangeable Biosimilar Drugs
The Federal Trade Commission submitted a comment supporting the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance regarding interchangeable biosimilar drugs that can be substituted for brand-name biologic products, stating that…
Counselor Sullivan’s Meeting with Burma Pro-Democracy and Ethnic Stakeholders
U.S. Department of State Counselor Tom Sullivan and U.S. Agency for International Development Assistant Administrator Michael Schiffer convened a virtual meeting today with leading members of Burma’s opposition movement, including…
FTC to Hold Oral Hearing on Dyson’s Comment to Proposed Changes to the Energy Labeling Rule for Air Cleaners
The Federal Trade Commission will receive Dyson Inc.’s comment on proposed changes to the Energy Labeling Rule at an oral hearing at 1 p.m. ET on September 19, 2024. The…
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meetings with the Government of Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma met with senior Nepali officials in Kathmandu on August 16…
Sanctions Targeting Houthi and Hizballah Networks
The United States is imposing sanctions on one individual and six companies, and blocking three vessels, for their involvement in illicit revenue generation to support the Houthis’ destabilizing activities on…