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News Release: Baquer Namazi is now in Abu Dhabi after departing Iran for Muscat; he has been reunited with his family and will soon receive urgently needed medical treatment. A U.S. citizen and distinguished former United Nations official, Baquer was wrongfully detained in 2016 and then barred from leaving Iran. He was cruelly detained while working to secure the release of his son Siamak Namazi, who has also been wrongfully detained in Iran for seven years.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


“REMEMBERING DAVE BRUBECK” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 31, 2012

“REMEMBERING DAVE BRUBECK“ was published in the Senate section on page S8586 on Dec. 31, 2012


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Chilean Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola At a Joint Press Availability

News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER URREJOLA: (Via interpreter) Good – I’m not sure if it’s good afternoon or good morning, but thank you for being here with us today. First of all, I would like to make a statement, and then Secretary Antony Blinken will have a few remarks. We’ll then go on to Q&A.


The House section of the Congressional Record published “ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED” on Jan. 3, 2013.


Congressional Record publishes “URGING EUROPEAN UNION TO DESIGNATE HEZBOLLAH AS A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION”  on Jan. 1, 2013

The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “URGING EUROPEAN UNION TO DESIGNATE HEZBOLLAH AS A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION” on Jan. 1, 2013.


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I hope you appreciate the backdrop today. This is a remarkable facility, and I was greatly appreciative of getting not only a tour, but an explanation of what’s happening here. And I think what’s happening here is an illustration of Chile’s remarkable leadership on renewable energy. We see that in the grid that is behind me, with about 45 percent or so of Chile’s energy needs already being produced by renewables.


The U.S.-Peru Relationship

News Release: On October 6, Secretary Blinken continues his regional travel to Lima, Peru, where he will lead the U.S. delegation at the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS). Secretary Blinken will engage regional counterparts on issues of shared interest and underscore the U.S. commitment ...


Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

News Release: I join my colleagues in the Department of State as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month, we honor the contributions of more than 60 million Americans of Hispanic, Latino, Latina, and Latinx descent to our great nation, and the many ways they make the United States a stronger, more diverse, and vibrant country.


Release: On October 6, Secretary Blinken continues his regional travel to Lima, Peru, where he will lead the U.S. delegation at the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS). Secretary Blinken will engage regional counterparts on issues of shared interest and underscore the U.S. commitment...


What releases are upcoming from the State Department on Oct. 7

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 7.


News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, departed Washington, DC to represent the United States on behalf of Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the 8th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Migrant Integration Center

Release: MS LOPEZ: It is a great pleasure to welcome once again to Bogotá - to Mr. Blinken, the Secretary of State of the United States of America. It’s a great pleasure to have you here.


Counselor Chollet’s Travel to the United Kingdom, Finland, and Iceland

News Release: Counselor of the Department Derek Chollet will travel to London and Belfast, United Kingdom, from October 5-11. In London, he will meet with United Kingdom government officials to discuss continued cooperation on a range of security and defense priorities, including Russia’s war on Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific. ...


News Release: U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain will travel to Provo and Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 4-5 and Nashville, Tennessee, on October 6.



$625 Million in Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

News Release: At the UN General Assembly, President Biden made it clear yet again that we will support the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes. Recent developments from Russia’s sham referenda and attempted annexation to new revelations of brutality against civilians in Ukrainian territory formerly controlled ...


The Trafficking in Persons Office Announces Recipients of the 2022 Program to End Modern Slavery Awards

News Release: The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) is pleased to announce seven new awards under the Program to End Modern Slavery (PEMS). Starting Oct. 1, 2022, these programs will implement innovative and transformative approaches to combat human trafficking, including a focus ...


News Release: Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Tbilisi, Georgia from October 5-7. While in Tbilisi, she will deliver opening and keynote remarks at the Biosafety Association Central Asia and the Caucasus Region Conference on COVID-19 lessons learned. The Under Secretary will also attend bilateral meetings.


News Release: On October 4, Secretary Blinken will travel to Santiago, Chile to meet with President Gabriel Boric and Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola to discuss democratic governance, bilateral opportunities for trade and investment, regional security, migration management, climate change, and social inclusion. ...