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The United States of America and the Republic of Palau Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Today, the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Palau signed a Memorandum of Understanding affirming our close and continuing partnership and reflecting our consensus reached on levels and kinds of future U.S. assistance to be requested for Palau’s economic development.


2023 U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will co-host the 2023 U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu on January 11, 2023, at the Department of State.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Tkatchenko

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman spoke today with Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko to discuss the United States and Papua New Guinea’s shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific.


Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Seoul and Tokyo

Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Seoul, the Republic of Korea (ROK), January 9-11, and to Tokyo, Japan, January 11-12.


On the Appointment of Sonexay Siphandone as Prime Minister of Laos

The United States congratulates Sonexay Siphandone on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.


Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Mohamoud Abdi Aden and Others Responsible for the 2019 Attack on DusitD2 Hotel Complex in Nairobi, Kenya

Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Mohamoud Abdi Aden and Others Responsible for the 2019 Attack on DusitD2 Hotel Complex in Nairobi, Kenya


Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel at the Signing of a U.S.-Japan Space Cooperation Framework Agreement

Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel at the Signing of a U.S.-Japan Space Cooperation Framework Agreement


The United States and Japan Sign Framework Agreement on Space Cooperation

The United States and Japan Sign Framework Agreement on Space Cooperation



Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Mexico

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Mexico


$125 Million for Support of Ukraine’s Urgent Energy Systems Needs

$125 Million for Support of Ukraine’s Urgent Energy Systems Needs


The United States Releases Signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Strengthen Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain

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.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Foreign Minister Cohen

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to congratulate him on his appointment and underscore the United States’ abiding commitment to the U.S.-Israel partnership and to Israel’s security.


U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Jordan and Saudi Arabia

U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking traveled to Jordan and Saudi Arabia on January 3 to advance UN-led peace efforts and to support the Yemeni parties to reach an agreement on a truce extension and expansion, for the sake of all Yemenis.


The United States Releases Signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Strengthen Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain

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.


Abductions in Northern Burkina Faso

The United States is deeply concerned by the abduction of more than 50 women by violent extremists near Arbinda in the Sahel region of Burkina Faso on January 12 and 13


Special Envoy for Global Food Security Fowler’s Travel to Zambia, Malawi, and the United Kingdom

U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Food Security, Dr. Cary Fowler will travel to Lusaka, Zambia, January 15-18; Lilongwe, Malawi, January 18-21; and London, United Kingdom, January 23-24.


Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Mohamoud Abdi Aden and Others Responsible for the 2019 Attack on DusitD2 Hotel Complex in Nairobi, Kenya

Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Mohamoud Abdi Aden and Others Responsible for the 2019 Attack on DusitD2 Hotel Complex in Nairobi, Kenya


Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Maalim Ayman and Others Responsible for 2020 Attack on Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya

Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Maalim Ayman and Others Responsible for 2020 Attack on Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya


Statement on Report by UN Group of Experts

The United States welcomes the midterm report by the United Nations Group of Experts released on December 30, and shares the concerns outlined in the report about the sharp increase in violence and the deterioration in the security and humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).