United States-Sweden Consultation on the Indo-Pacific
The United States hosted Sweden for a dialogue on the Indo-Pacific August 5 in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Swedish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Jan…
Reinforcing Sanctions on Former Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes
The United States is imposing sanctions on Paraguayan tobacco company Tabacalera del Este S.A. (Tabesa) for providing financial support to Paraguay’s former president, Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara (Cartes), a U.S.-designated…
On the End of Penny Pritzker’s Term as U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery
Over the last year, Special Representative Penny Pritzker has been a tireless advocate of Ukraine’s economic recovery. She has traveled to Ukraine six times, leading multiple CEO delegations to Kyiv,…
FTC Action Leads to Settlement Against Two Defendants Who Operated Business Opportunity Scheme That Took Millions from Consumers
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, two defendants who helped operate a sprawling business opportunity scheme known by several names, including Blueprint to Wealth, have agreed to…
FTC Action Leads to Sweepstakes Ban for Individual Who Helped Run Massive Scheme that Cost Consumers Millions
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission case, one of the operators of a sweepstakes scam that cost consumers millions has agreed to a settlement that permanently bans him…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong today in advance of the Australia – U.S. Ministerial…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Qatari Prime Minister-Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed efforts…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Head of the Sovereign Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone today with Head of the Sovereign Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Secretary Blinken reiterated the need for SAF to participate…
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Situation in the Middle East
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the…
Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Ho Chi Minh Academy President Dr. Thang
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell met with President of Ho Chi Minh Academy Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang on Friday in…