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There was activity on one bill related to the Armed Services Committee on Sept. 28.


Notice published by State Department on Sept. 28

The US State Department published a two page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Suzanne, thank you very, very much. And colleagues, it is wonderful to see you all around this table. Thank you so much for being here. Welcome to the State Department. Welcome to the Benjamin Franklin Room. You can see to my left Franklin looking out over us. He was America’s first...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-Pacific Island Country Leaders Working Lunch On People-Centered Development in the Pacific

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Suzanne, thank you very, very much. And colleagues, it is wonderful to see you all around this table. Thank you so much for being here. Welcome to the State Department. Welcome to the Benjamin Franklin Room. You can see to my left Franklin looking out over us. He was America’s first ...


Monica P. Medina Named Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources

Release: Secretary Antony Blinken has designated Monica P. Medina as the United States’ Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources, signaling the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to resolving the world’s intertwined biodiversity and water crises. Monica Medina is the Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs and will take on the Special Envoy designation in addition to her current duties.


Biden admin nominates Lynne M. Tracy as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Russian Federation

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Lynne M. Tracy as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Russian Federation.


Biden admin nominates Martina Anna Tkadlec Strong as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Arab Emirates

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Martina Anna Tkadlec Strong as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Arab Emirates.


Biden admin nominates B. Bix Aliu as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Montenegro

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint B. Bix Aliu as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Montenegro.


Release: On September 28-29, 2022, representatives of the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Fiji, Republic of Kiribati, Republic of Nauru, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, Independent State of Papua New Guinea, Independent State of Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kingdom of Tonga, Tuvalu,...


News Release: Secretary Antony Blinken has designated Monica P. Medina as the United States’ Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources, signaling the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to resolving the world’s intertwined biodiversity and water crises. Monica Medina is the Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs and will take on the Special Envoy designation in addition to her current duties.



Joint Statement on the C5+1 Meeting during UNGA 77

News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan on the occasion of 77th annual session of the UN General Assembly.


Iranian Attacks on the IKR

News Release: We strongly condemn Iran’s use of ballistic missiles and drone attacks against the Iraqi Kurdistan Region as an unjustified violation of Iraqi sovereignty and territorial integrity. We are also aware of reports of civilian casualties and deplore any loss of life caused by today’s attack. Moreover, we ...


There are three releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 30.


Investing in the Future of the Pacific: U.S. Assistance Continues to Address WWII-era Explosive Hazards

Release: Seventy-seven years after the end of World War II, Pacific Island nations still face the daunting challenge of post-war impacts: unexploded ordnance (UXO) and abandoned munitions littered throughout the vast expanse of the region.


There was activity on three bills related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on Sept. 28.


Release: (As Prepared). ASSISTANT SECRETARY MEDINA: Thank you all for investing in today’s discussion and your willingness to face future challenges and advance opportunities in the Atlantic together. I think it’s safe to say that the Atlantic holds an important place in the national identity of each and every...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Danish Foreign Minister Kofod

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Bills addressed by Foreign Relations Committee on Sept. 27

There was activity on four bills related to the Foreign Relations Committee on Sept. 27.