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DOS-IDN grant application closes on June 30

U.S. Mission to Indonesia Annual Notice of Funding Opportunity grant opened on Dec. 8.


DOS-NPL offers new grant application process starting Dec. 8

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund grant opened on Dec. 8.


DOS-EUR offers new grant application process starting Dec. 8

U.S. Mission Türkiye, Public Diplomacy Grants Program grant opened on Dec. 8.


News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host a Ceremony for the 2022 winners of the Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. EST in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the Department of State. Secretary Blinken will be joined by Under Secretary ...


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani yesterday in Rome. They discussed further deepening our alliance to address global challenges including energy security and our opposition to unilateral efforts ...


The Political Directors Small Group Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS

News Release: The Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United States hosted a meeting of political directors from the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS today in The Hague. Political Director Mr. Marcel de Vink of the Netherlands, and Deputy Special Envoy to the Coalition Mr. Ian McCary of the United States, updated partners on collective efforts to counter Daesh/ISIS worldwide.


Risch, Manchin Applaud Committee Passage of International Nuclear Energy Act

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Joe Manchin, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today applauded the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s passage of their International Nuclear Energy Act, legislation ...


Expanded Visa Restriction Policy for Individuals Undermining the Democratic Transition in Sudan

News Release: We welcome the December 5 signing by Sudanese parties of an initial framework political agreement – an essential first step toward forming a civilian-led transitional government and establishing constitutional arrangements for a transitional period. We support the plans by Sudanese civilian parties and ...


Assistant Secretary Medina’s Travel to the United Nations in New York

Release: On December 8-9, Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina will travel to the United Nations in New York. On December 8, the Assistant Secretary will take part in events celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Law of the Sea Convention.


Release: The Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United States hosted a meeting of political directors from the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS today in The Hague. Political Director Mr. Marcel de Vink of the Netherlands, and Deputy Special Envoy to the Coalition Mr. Ian McCary of the United States, updated partners on collective efforts to counter Daesh/ISIS worldwide.



Religious Freedom Designations

Release: Around the world, governments and non-state actors harass, threaten, jail, and even kill individuals on account of their beliefs. In some instances, they stifle individuals’ freedom of religion or belief to exploit opportunities for political gain. These actions sow division, undermine economic security, and threaten political stability and peace. The United States will not stand by in the face of these abuses.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Italian Diplomatic Advisor Francesco Talò

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Diplomatic Advisor, Ambassador Francesco Talò, today in Rome to discuss issues of mutual concern. They underscored our shared determination to support the transatlantic ...


News Release: Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota from December 8-9. During her visit, she will engage diverse audiences, including local officials, civil society representatives, and private sector leaders on democratic renewal ...


The Political Directors Small Group Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS

Release: The Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United States hosted a meeting of political directors from the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS today in The Hague. Political Director Mr. Marcel de Vink of the Netherlands, and Deputy Special Envoy to the Coalition Mr. Ian McCary of the United States, updated partners on collective efforts to counter Daesh/ISIS worldwide.


Release: The Governments of the United States of America and Australia released the following statement on the occasion of the 32nd annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).


News Release: DepSec Sherman: Buona Sera. What a wonderful day and a wonderful way to end my first day in Rome — with young people who will shape Italy’s future and the future of the U.S.-Italy relationship, and shape the world.


Joint Statement on the United States-Kazakhstan Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue

News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Kazakhstan on the occasion of the annual United States-Kazakhstan Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue.


News Release: The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations’ (OBO) new consulate general projects in Hermosillo, Mexico, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, were recognized by The Chicago Athenaeum’s prestigious 2022 American Architecture Awards for innovative design leadership and pioneering architectural vision. The design ...


The United States Announces Safe from the Start ReVisioned Initiative to Strengthen Efforts to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies

News Release: The United States today launched Safe from the Start ReVisioned, an initiative that focuses on improving and expanding protection services for women and girls from the onset of every conflict or disaster. As conflicts and disasters exacerbate conditions of inequality, they uniquely impact women and girls. ...