United States Imposes Sanctions on Facilitators of Iranian Missile and UAV Procurement
Yesterday, the United States designated five individuals and seven entities based in Iran and the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including Hong Kong, that have facilitated procurements of critical components…
United States to Pause Assistance to the Government of Georgia
On May 23, after anti-democratic actions by the Georgian government, I announced a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation between the United States and Georgia. As a result of that review,…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Teresa Tang of Channel News Asia
QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, thank you very much for sitting down with CNA. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good to be with you. QUESTION: I want to start with a developing story that we’re…
FTC and Justice Department Host First Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing Meeting
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice (DOJ) virtually cohosted the first public meeting of the Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing (Strike Force) to discuss Strike…
Sanctions on Houthi Procurement Network
Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, relies on a global network of procurement operatives, facilitators, and suppliers to acquire and transport dual-use components and equipment needed to develop and…
State Department and Meridian International Center Launch Global Business of Media Initiative
The Department of State’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs established a public-private partnership with Meridian International Center to strengthen global media business models in the most vulnerable international media markets.…
Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Pritzker’s Travel to Ukraine
Special Representative Penny Pritzker traveled to Ukraine on July 29 to meet senior Ukrainian officials to discuss ways to further increase private sector investment and jumpstart Ukraine’s economy. While in…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Singapore Foreign Minister Balakrishnan
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Singapore today. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Balakrishnan…
Joint Statement on the Signing of the United States-Singapore 123 Agreement
The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Singapore on the occasion of the signing of the United States-Singapore 123 Agreement. Begin text:…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Wong
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Singapore today. Secretary Blinken again congratulated Prime Minister Wong on becoming Singapore’s fourth prime minister this…