By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
Release: Thank you, Madame Vice President. I am honored to represent the Department of State today and will provide an update on our diplomatic efforts.
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
Release: Good afternoon, Everyone. Thank you to the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs and to the International Astronautical Federation for co-organizing this workshop and for inviting me to speak today. I am the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the State Department’s Bureau of Oceans and...
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
Release: Representatives from countries around the world and dozens of civil society organizations are huddled and working around the clock at UN headquarters in New York this week for negotiations “on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ)."...
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
News Release: As the 2022 National HBCU Week gets underway, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recognized 19 HBCUs as “‘Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders.”’ The recognition is based on strong partnership between the State Department’s Fulbright Program and HBCUs during ...
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
There was activity on 12 bills related to the Armed Services Committee on Sept. 19.
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I want to thank my colleagues from Armenia and Azerbaijan for being here today. I want to start by just offering our sincere condolences to the families and the friends of those who died or were wounded in the recent fighting last week. We’re encouraged by the fact that the fighting has ceased and there have not been any additional military actions over the last – the last few days.
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina will travel to the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Aug. 29, to observe NASA’s planned Artemis I launch and to meet with representatives of other Artemis Accords signatory nations.
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
News Release: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the U.S Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recognized today 19 HBCUs as “Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional ...
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
News Release: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer arrived in Ethiopia on September 5 to encourage efforts for an immediate stop to the fighting and participation by the government of Ethiopia and the Tigrayan regional authorities in African Union-led peace talks. Special Envoy Hammer met with ...
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
There was activity on four bills related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on Sept. 19.
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
Release: On Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, representatives of Artemis Accords signatory nations met at the International Astronautical Congress in Paris for the first in-person meeting since the launch of the Accords. At an event co-hosted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Agência Espacial...
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I’m truly pleased for this opportunity, especially on the first day of our work here at High-Level Week, to see my friend and colleague, the Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. We have a lot, as always, to talk about given the depth and breadth ...
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in New York to discuss the U.S.-Egyptian partnership and cooperation on a range of issues, the mounting global consequences of Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine, ...
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, thank you. Good afternoon, everyone. And look at this turnout – it’s wonderful to see all of you here. It’s wonderful to be part of an incredibly powerful and growing coalition, as evidenced just by my three colleagues and friends who have spoken.
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum in New York City. Secretary Blinken and President Bazoum emphasized the importance of Niger’s leadership on governance and security response efforts in the Sahel, ...
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and government of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the 39th anniversary of your independence.
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) President Rashad al-Alimi in New York and affirmed strong U.S. support for the PLC and President al-Alimi’s leadership. Secretary Blinken and President ...
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
Release: On the banks of the Elbe River in the Czech Republic there is a new tourist attraction with a dire warning. Europe’s severe drought has exposed more than a dozen boulders, including one inscribed with the words, “Wenn du mich siehst, dann weine." “If you see me, weep."
By State Newswire | Sep 20, 2022
News Release: On Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, representatives of Artemis Accords signatory nations met at the International Astronautical Congress in Paris for the first in-person meeting since the launch of the Accords. At an event co-hosted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Agência Espacial ...
