Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf will travel to Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia March 15-25, 2023. Assistant Secretary Leaf will travel to Jordan from March 15-17 to meet with senior officials to reinforce the U.S.- …
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary Blinken met with the signatories of the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA). Government of Ethiopia National Security Advisor Redwan Hussein and TPLF Spokesperson Getachew …
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, I’m really grateful to each and every one of you, not just for being here this evening but for what you’re doing every single day, which is working to protect and defend the rights of all of your fellow citizens. For us, human …
Muslims worldwide too often face discrimination and hatred based on their religious beliefs. Last year, the United Nations declared March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. This date also marks four years since the terrorist attacks on two …
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Belgium March 16-21. In Brussels, Assistant Secretary Noyes will meet with government officials as well as international organization and …
Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Seoul March 16-18 to advance U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) public and private cooperation in furthering the clean energy transition and strengthening global …
Today I am announcing more than $331 million in new humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia in FY 2023 through the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development. This funding will provide life-saving support to those displaced and …
As the United States continues to support reform, we are also promoting accountability for the actions of those undermining democratic institutions and furthering their agenda for political and personal gain at the expense of peace and stability in the …
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen today to discuss a range of issues critical to the U.S.-Ethiopia relationship …
FOREIGN MINISTER MEKONNEN: To start off, Secretary of State, we are happy to receive you here in Addis Ababa today. It’s our honor and a privilege to have such a meeting with this prestigious delegation. I hope you have a (inaudible). Thank you for …
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry today hosted a virtual Ministerial meeting of the Major Economies Forum (MEF) on energy and climate in preparation for a MEF leaders meeting to be convened in April by President Biden. The discussion …
The International Technology Security and Innovation Fund (ITSI Fund) appropriated under the CHIPS Act of 2022 provides the Department of State with $500 million ($100 million per year over five years, starting in Fiscal Year 2023). This funding is …
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib today in Washington, D.C. They reemphasized the importance of continued Transatlantic unity and strong measures …
Semiconductors and telecommunications networks are critical sectors of the global economy. Securing and strengthening the United States’ long-term economic security and stability hinges on the ability to stabilize and expand global semiconductor …
The United States welcomes today’s announcement that Saudi Arabia will purchase up to 121 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft equipped with General Electric’s most advanced GEnex engines to anchor the newly-formed Riyadh Air and expand the Saudia Airlines fleet …
Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Croatia, North Macedonia, and Kosovo, from March 1-3, 2023, leading a Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) to explore private and public sector solutions for the Western …
The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Romania and the United States of America. Begin text: The Governments of Romania and the United States of America held the eighth round of the U.S.-Romania Strategic Dialogue in Bucharest …
The United States and the Republic of North Macedonia co-hosted a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Workshop from March 7-9, 2023, in Skopje, North Macedonia. The workshop demonstrated partnership and commitment to countering threats from weapons of …
Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources Monica Medina will travel to Islamabad and Karachi, Pakistan, March 15-17 to participate in the U.S.-Pakistan Climate and Environment Working Group. She will address climate and environmental issues of …
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, March 15-20. During her trip, the Assistant Secretary will meet with a wide range of diplomatic counterparts as well as senior leadership …
