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Global Methane Pledge: From Moment to Momentum

News Release: This fact sheet is being jointly released by the United States and European Union as co-conveners of the Global Methane Pledge. Unprecedented Momentum for Keeping 1.5°C Within Reach while Advancing Energy Security, Food Security, and Sustainable Development Achieving the Global Methane Pledge (GMP) goal ...


DOS-NGA grant application closes on Jan. 6

U.S. Mission to Nigeria: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation grant opened on Nov. 18.


U.S.-ROK Joint Symposium on Countering DPRK Cyber Threats to Cryptocurrency Exchanges

News Release: Today, the United States and the Republic of Korea convened a symposium in Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK) to discuss steps partner governments and private sector stakeholders can take to defend against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) malicious cyber operations that steal funds from cryptocurrency exchanges and other virtual asset service providers to support its unlawful weapons of mass destruction programs.


U.S. Chile Joint Statement on High-Level Dialogue

Release: Chilean Minister of Foreign Relations (acting) Ximena Fuentes and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols co-chaired the High-Level Bilateral Political Consultative Mechanism on November 17 in Santiago, Chile. The High-Level Dialogue included senior U.S. representatives...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai At a Joint Press Availability

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening. It’s a great pleasure to be back in Bangkok. I lasted visited in August, and I know that Vice President Harris is very much looking forward to arriving and representing the United States over the coming days.


U.S. – Ecuador Air Transport Agreement of November 16, 2022

Release: AIR TRANSPORT AGREEMENT. BETWEEN. THE GOVERNMENT OF. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. AND. THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF. ECUADOR. The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Ecuador (hereinafter, “the Parties");. Desiring to promote an international aviation...


International Cooperation in NASA’s Artemis I Program

News Release: NASA’s Artemis program is inspiring the world as it seeks to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon and conduct a historic first crewed mission to Mars.


DOS-ZAF offers new grant application process starting Nov. 17

Public Affairs Section South Africa Annual Program Statement for FY2023 grant opened on Nov. 17.


News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Ecuador.


U.S. Announcements on Ocean-Climate Action at COP27

Release: Ocean-based climate solutions have a key role in keeping the goal to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius within reach and improving global climate resilience. On the occasion of the “Oceans and Coastal Zones" thematic day at COP27, the United States highlights the following ocean-climate action.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Hasler

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: During the seventh Our Ocean Conference in Palau, the United States announced the Ocean Conservation Pledge – an ambitious new effort encouraging countries to commit to conserve or protect at least 30 percent of ocean waters under their national jurisdiction by 2030. Today, at COP27, Special Presidential ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Second U.S.-ROK Working Group Meeting on the DPRK Cyber Threat

Release: Deputy Special Representative for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Dr. Jung Pak and Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs Lee Taewoo led the second U.S.-ROK Working Group Meeting on the DPRK Cyber Threat on November 16 in...


Sanctioning Senior Officials of Iranian Broadcaster

Release: The United States is designating six individuals for acting for or on behalf of the Iranian state-run media corporation, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). IRIB was previously sanctioned for its involvement in the Iranian government’s censorship activities. Two of these individuals are...


Deputy Secretary McKeon Visits the University of the District of Columbia

News Release: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Brian P. McKeon will visit the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) on Nov. 16, 2022, as part of continuing efforts to engage with students on U.S foreign policy priorities and attract candidates who reflect a demographic cross-section ...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Hasler

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Dominique Hasler in Washington, D.C. They discussed the multiple waves of missile attacks that Russia perpetrated on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure. ...


Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Ecuador.


Artemis I Advances International Cooperation, Inspires Next Generation

News Release: With the successful launch of Artemis I, NASA has embarked on its latest mission to explore the unknown for the benefit of humanity. This uncrewed flight test is the first in a series of complex missions that will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, while uniting humanity and inspiring the next generation through deep space exploration.


News Release: Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is traveling to Bahrain from November 16 to 20 as part of the U.S. interagency delegation to the Manama Dialogue. During her trip, she will meet with a range of officials to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues.