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News Release: The International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verification (IPNDV) will hold its end of year plenary meeting on December 5–9 in Sydney, Australia. Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will join counterparts from Partner states to discuss the ...


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m very pleased to have Foreign Minister Sabry here. We had a chance to meet on the margins of the ASEAN — FOREIGN MINISTER SABRY: Yes.


Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I want to convey our sincere warm wishes to the people of the United Arab Emirates as you celebrate your 51st National Day.


Joint Statement on Protecting Human Rights Defenders Online

Release: The text of the following statement is released by the Governments of the United States of America and the European Union in advance of the third U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Ministerial in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2022.


Thailand National Day

News Release: spokesOn behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Kingdom of Thailand as it celebrates Thai National Day.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary Sherman met with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Ángeles Moreno Bau on Wednesday in Washington, DC. The Deputy Secretary commended Spain’s humanitarian and defense support for Ukraine. They discussed deepening ...


On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

News Release: In recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, the United States reaffirms its critical role as a champion of disability inclusion around the world.


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.


Assistant Secretary Noyes Travels to Bangladesh and Thailand

News Release: Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Bangladesh on December 3-7 and Thailand on December 7-10, 2022.


Release: Begin text: On December 1 and 2, 2022, United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino met in Washington, D.C. to further reinforce the EU-U.S. strategic partnership including through the fourth high-level meeting of the U.S.-EU ...


News Release: The text of the following statement is released by the Governments of the United States of America and the European Union in advance of the third U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Ministerial in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2022.


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.


Joint Statement on Protecting Human Rights Defenders Online

Release: The text of the following statement is released by the Governments of the United States of America and the European Union in advance of the third U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Ministerial in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2022.


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.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Sabry

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry. The Secretary congratulated Foreign Minister Sabry on the approaching 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence. The two discussed the United States’ support ...


“SAFEGUARD TRIBAL OBJECTS OF PATRIMONY ACT OF 2021” published by the Congressional Record  on Nov. 29

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “SAFEGUARD TRIBAL OBJECTS OF PATRIMONY ACT OF 2021” on Nov. 29.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Business Council for International Understanding World AIDS Day Commemoration

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. To my friend – longstanding friend – Nelson Cunningham, thank you for those wonderful words. But thank you even more for your leadership, for BCIU’s leadership. It is making a profound difference, and we are grateful for it. And to everyone here this morning, ...


News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I want to convey our sincere warm wishes to the people of the United Arab Emirates as you celebrate your 51st National Day.


DOS-BEL offers new grant application process starting Dec. 3

U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement - Individuals grant opened on Dec. 3.


DOS-BEL grant application closes on Aug. 14

U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement grant opened on Dec. 3.