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Ian Moss’ Remarks for the REMVE Event at U.S. Embassy Brussels

Release: Thank you. I am grateful for the robust counterterrorism partnership we have had with Belgium over the years, which includes engagements with local and national government officials, law enforcement, mental health professionals, social workers, and community and civil society leaders- really, everyone who cares and is invested in keeping us all safe!


News Release: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Maputo, Mozambique, November 16-18 to meet with government officials, civil society leaders, university students, members of the business community, and international organization representatives.  Mozambique is a partner ...


Release: Hello everyone. It’s such a pleasure to be here talking with you. Thank you to the Wildlife Conservation Society, Rare, and Bloomberg Philanthropies for organizing this event.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The Secretary welcomed efforts by both Armenia and Azerbaijan to support bilateral peace discussions following talks on November 7. He underscored the need for both sides to maintain momentum for the negotiations and avoid provocations. He also urged continued progress on concrete deliverables to support the peace process.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Polish Foreign Minister Rau

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau to discuss the explosion in eastern Poland. The Secretary expressed condolences for the two Polish lives lost and reiterated full U.S. support for and assistance ...


DOS-LBN grant application closes on Jan. 30

U.S. Embassy Beirut Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2023 (AEIF) NOFO grant opened on Nov. 16.


Release: Today we are imposing sanctions in response to Iran’s support of Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine, including Tehran’s transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia, which are being used by Moscow to strike civilian infrastructure and cities.


News Release: On Nov. 15, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Havana to discuss the implementation of the U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords. This is the second session in 2022 of these semiannual bilateral discussions on migration, reflecting a commitment by both countries to regularly review the implementation of the Accords. ...



Ian Moss’ Remarks for the REMVE Event at U.S. Embassy Brussels

Release: Thank you. I am grateful for the robust counterterrorism partnership we have had with Belgium over the years, which includes engagements with local and national government officials, law enforcement, mental health professionals, social workers, and community and civil society leaders- really, everyone who cares and is invested in keeping us all safe!.


Accelerating Adaptation Action in Africa

Release: The Governments of the United States of America and Egypt co-hosted an event in conjunction with President Biden’s visit to COP27. COP27 President Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry presided over the event, which focused on the two governments’ efforts to accelerate...


Assistant Secretary Medina’s Opening Remarks at “Act to Adapt – A Roadmap for Resilient Coral Reef Communities and Fisheries”

Release: Hello everyone. It’s such a pleasure to be here talking with you. Thank you to the Wildlife Conservation Society, Rare, and Bloomberg Philanthropies for organizing this event.


Release: On Nov. 15, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Havana to discuss the implementation of the U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords. This is the second session in 2022 of these semiannual bilateral discussions on migration, reflecting a commitment by both countries to regularly review the implementation of the Accords.


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


DOS-LBN offers new grant application process starting Nov. 16

U.S. Embassy Beirut Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2023 NOFO grant opened on Nov. 16.


Assistant Secretary Medina’s Remarks at “Our Climate Future is Female: A Progress Report on Implementing U.S. Efforts to Advance Women and Girls’ Climate Action”  

Release: Opening Remarks. I’m thrilled to be back at the U.S. Center event celebrating Gender Day here at COP27. Bold action is needed to combat the climate crisis. We are already seeing its impacts, especially on vulnerable communities, but we are also seeing the growth of entrepreneurial and innovative solutions...


Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Trip to Mozambique 

Release: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Maputo, Mozambique, November 16-18 to meet with government officials, civil society leaders, university students, members of the business community, and international organization representatives.  Mozambique is a partner...


Accelerating Adaptation Action in Africa

Release: The Governments of the United States of America and Egypt co-hosted an event in conjunction with President Biden’s visit to COP27. COP27 President Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry presided over the event, which focused on the two governments’ efforts to accelerate...


Meeks, Bera Issue Statement on President Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ami Bera, Chair of the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, issued the following statement regarding the meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Bali, Indonesia today...


West Bank Violence

Release: The United States is deeply concerned by the increased violence in the West Bank. We convey profound condolences to the families and loved ones of the Israeli and Palestinian civilians, including children, who have been killed in the past 48 hours. We strongly condemn today’s terrorist attack, which...