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United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Syrian People

Release: At today’s Syria Political-Humanitarian Briefing at the UN Security Council, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, announced more than $756 million in additional humanitarian assistance to continue our unwavering support for the Syrian people. This funding is...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met yesterday with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa at the Pacific Island Conference of Leaders in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed U.S.-Samoa cooperation and ...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Federated States of Micronesia President Panuelo

Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met yesterday with Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President David Panuelo in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and the President discussed ongoing coordination efforts between the United States and FSM, including facilitating the East Micronesia Cable...


News Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met yesterday with Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President David Panuelo in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and the President discussed ongoing coordination efforts between the United States and FSM, including facilitating the East Micronesia Cable ...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Nauru Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Jeremiah

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Nauru Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Chitra Jeremiah yesterday in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary conveyed her best wishes for Nauru’s upcoming elections. The Deputy Secretary and Secretary ...


IDF Releases Shireen Abu Akleh Report 

Release: Today, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that it had concluded its investigation into the circumstances surrounding Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s death, and stated there is a high possibility that Ms. Abu Akleh was accidentally hit by IDF gunfire. We welcome Israel’s review...


Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Tunisia, Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan

Release: Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is traveling to Tunisia, Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan from August 29 to September 4.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Tongan Prime Minister Sovaleni

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni yesterday in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed continued progress on the way ahead for establishing a new U.S. Embassy in Tonga. They also talked about deepening U.S.-Tonga cooperation in areas such as law enforcement and reaffirmed the strong U.S.-Tonga partnership.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


There was activity on one bill related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on Sept. 14.



Release: From September 9-16, 2022, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will travel to Indonesia and Qatar, where she will lead the United States’ delegation to the G20 Culture Ministerial in Magelong, Indonesia and meet with U.S. exchange participants, government...


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met yesterday with Cook Islands Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Hermann at the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders in Honolulu, Hawaii. The two discussed the recent elections in the Cook Islands, regional challenges, and the important role of the Pacific Islands Forum.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi. The Secretary thanked the Prime Minister for his exemplary leadership during one of the most challenging periods in recent history and for Italy’s strong support ...


DOS-AZE grant application closes on Nov. 14

Leadership in Social Entrepreneurship grant opened on Sept. 14.



Foreign Relations Committee and the bills it addressed on Sept. 13

There was activity on three bills related to the Foreign Relations Committee on Sept. 13.


News Release: Today, the Department of State submitted the 2022 Action Report on International Child Abduction to Congress. The Department is committed to preventing abductions from the United States and achieving the prompt resolution of cases involving children who were wrongfully removed or retained by a parent ...


There were 57 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in July.


McCaul, Meeks Issue Statement on Sudan’s Draft Transitional Constitution Framework

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) issued the following statement.