Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will travel to Brussels, Belgium, and London, United Kingdom, January 23-27 for discussions with NATO Allies, European partners, and multilateral counterparts. Her …
The United States is announcing a significant new security assistance package to help Ukraine continue to defend itself against Russia’s brutal war. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the President, I am authorizing our 30 th drawdown of U.S. arms …
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. The Secretary and High Representative discussed advancing close U.S.- …
On January 18-19, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Havana to discuss topics of bilateral interest on law enforcement matters under the U.S.–Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue. This type of dialogue enhances the national security of the United States through …
MODERATOR: Good morning, everybody. This is [Moderator]. Welcome to today’s call on the launch of the Welcome Corps. This call is on background to a senior State Department official and embargoed until it has concluded. For your information only and …
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Ambassador Maria Laura da Rocha, Secretary General of Brazil’s Ministry of External Relations, spoke by phone this morning. The two discussed the importance of …
On January 17, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Cindy Dyer, commenced her first overseas trip, traveling to the Republic of Korea (ROK) January 17-23 and Japan January 24-26. In both countries, Ambassador Dyer will discuss …
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto and reaffirmed the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Finland. The Secretary …
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced today that qualifying U.S. undergraduate students who want to pursue study or internships abroad as part of their higher education experience may now apply for the …
On January 17, U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain traveled to Nouakchott, Mauritania, where he met with Mauritanian President Mohamed Cheikh El Ghazouani. Ambassador Hussain and President Ghazouani discussed a range …
Human trafficking is a crime that deprives millions of people of their dignity and freedom. An estimated 27.6 million are currently victims of trafficking worldwide, and, sadly, many of them are often hidden right in front of us. To properly tackle this …
Senior Official to the Secretary of State in the Office of Global Women’s Issues Kat Fotovat will visit Bangladesh from January 20–23. In Chittagong on January 21–22, Senior Official Fotovat will participate in the 10th Commencement Ceremony of the Asian …
The Department of State, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services, is announcing the Welcome Corps, a new private sponsorship program that will enable Americans to sponsor refugees arriving through the U.S. Refugee Admissions …
The Department of State, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services, is pleased to announce the creation of the Welcome Corps, a new private sponsorship program that empowers everyday Americans to play a leading role in welcoming …
The United States announced today that we will work with Congress to program an additional $125 million in funding to support Ukraine’s energy and electricity grid against Russia’s continued attacks on utilities and other civilian infrastructure. This …
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Diplomatic Advisor to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Ambassador Francesco Talò, today in Washington. They discussed shared efforts to aid Ukraine’ …
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Türkiye on the occasion of the U.S.- Türkiye Strategic Mechanism. Begin Text: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Foreign Minister …
Today, the Department of State released the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on electric vehicle battery value chains signed by the United States on December 13, 2022, during the Africa Leaders Summit. Through this MOU, the United States will …
I was deeply saddened to hear this morning’s terrible news from Brovary, Ukraine. On behalf of the United States, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of all of those killed in the helicopter crash, including our friends Minister of …
SECRETARY BLINKEN: (Applause) Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Please, take a seat. Good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good morning. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Wonderful to be with you. Mr. Mayor, thank you so much for that introduction. It’s …
