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Deputy Secretary Sherman Visits Mexico City

Release: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will visit Mexico City, Mexico November 9-10. As the United States and Mexico approach the 200th anniversary of our diplomatic relations in December, the Deputy Secretary’s visit is an opportunity to continue momentum following the High-Level Economic and Security Dialogues and prepare for the next North American Leaders’ Summit.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Mexican Foreign Secretary Ebrard

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard in Mexico City, Mexico. They discussed ongoing cooperation to strengthen North American prosperity and security, further implement commitments made ...


Joint Statement on the U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue

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


Designation of the Burmese Regime’s Military Aircraft Suppliers

Release: Burma’s military regime has waged a brutal campaign of violence against the people of Burma, carrying out lethal air strikes against the political opposition and the broader civilian population. On Oct. 23, the regime carried out one of its deadliest aerial bombings since the coup, firing upon an...


Joint Statement of the Canada-United States Joint Action Plan on Opioids Steering Committee

Release: The following joint statement was released by the Governments of Canada and the United States of America on the meeting of the Canada-United States Joint Action Plan on Opioids Steering Committee.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Bahamian Foreign Minister Frederick Mitchell Before Their Meeting

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to welcome my colleague from the Bahamas, Foreign Minister Mitchell, here to the State Department – I should say back to the State Department, a veteran of this building. But Fred, it’s wonderful to have you here, to have the whole team here.


Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Begins Construction on New U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

News Release: Highlighting the deep economic, political, and cultural ties between the United States and Brazil, U.S. Consul General Jacqueline Ward joined Mayor Eduardo Paes to break ground on the new U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Bahamian Foreign Minister Mitchell

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Overseas Buildings Operations Awarded LEED® Gold for New U.S. Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique

News Release: In recognition of the Department’s commitment to environmental leadership and sustainable design, the new U.S. Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique, achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council.



Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Bahamian Foreign Minister Mitchell

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Bahamian Foreign Minister Frederick Mitchell today in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Mitchell discussed The Bahamas’ goals for its upcoming (January 2023) Chairmanship of the ...


Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Begins Construction on New U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Release: Highlighting the deep economic, political, and cultural ties between the United States and Brazil, U.S. Consul General Jacqueline Ward joined Mayor Eduardo Paes to break ground on the new U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Morrison

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke by phone yesterday with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison and congratulated him on his recent appointment. The Deputy Secretary thanked Canada for hosting Secretary Blinken’s recent visit ...


First Trial Judgment by the Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic (CAR)

News Release: The United States welcomes the first verdict issued by the Special Criminal Court (SCC) on October 31 against Issa Sallet Adoum, Yaouba Ousmane, and Mahamat Tahir, all members of the rebel group known as 3R. In the judgment, the accused were convicted of crimes against humanity and war crimes for severe violence committed in a massacre of at least 46 civilians in May 2019.


Designation of the Burmese Regime’s Military Aircraft Suppliers

News Release: Burma’s military regime has waged a brutal campaign of violence against the people of Burma, carrying out lethal air strikes against the political opposition and the broader civilian population. On Oct. 23, the regime carried out one of its deadliest aerial bombings since the coup, firing upon an ...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a great pleasure to welcome Foreign Minister al-Busaidi here to the State Department, to Washington, and to continue the very good conversations we’ve had over these past couple of years on a regular basis, but I’m glad we’re finally - have an opportunity to do that face to face in Washington.


Release: Director of the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Joan Polaschik is traveling to Thailand, India, and Austria November 7-18 to highlight FSI’s efforts to ready the Department’s workforce for the mission demands of today and tomorrow through training and learning opportunities.




Foreign Service Institute Director Polaschik Travels to Thailand, India, and Austria

Release: Director of the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Joan Polaschik is traveling to Thailand, India, and Austria November 7-18 to highlight FSI’s efforts to ready the Department’s workforce for the mission demands of today and tomorrow through training and learning opportunities.