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There were 14 notices published by the State Department in week ending Aug. 20, according to the Federal Register.


July: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs publishes seven press releases or notices

There were seven press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs in July.


There were 53 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs in July.




Designation of Paraguayan Vice President Hugo Velazquez and Yacyretá Bi-National Entity Legal Counsel Juan Carlos Duarte for Involvement in Significant Corruption

News Release: The United States is designating Paraguayan Vice President Hugo Velazquez and Yacyretá Bi-National Entity Legal Counsel Juan Carlos “Charly” Duarte for involvement in significant corruption, including bribery of a public official and interference in public processes.


Assistant Secretary Noyes’ Travel to Pennsylvania

News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 15-16. In Philadelphia, Assistant Secretary Noyes will thank local refugee resettlement partners and recognize Philadelphia for being a leading city in refugee resettlement. ...


Senior State Department Leadership Participate in International Partners Ministerial  Meeting on Haiti Hosted by the Government of Suriname

Release: Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman, Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols, and Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Todd Robinson met virtually with senior Haitian government officials, over 17 international partner countries, and several international...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Grenadian Prime Minister Mitchell

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


There are four releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 15.


The United States and Colombia Add All-Cargo Rights to Air Transport Agreement

Release: Today, U.S. Embassy Bogota Chargé d’Affaires Francisco Palmieri and Colombian Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Marta Lucía Ramírez signed a protocol of amendment to the 2011 U.S.-Colombia Air Transport Agreement (the ATA) in Bogota. The amendment adds seventh-freedom traffic rights for...


Release: On behalf of the Government and People of the United States, I extend a heartfelt congratulations to the Jamaican people on a successful six decades of independence. Since 1962, our two countries have stood side-by-side, strengthening regional security, fostering people-to-people ties, and facilitating free trade.


Release: GEORGIA. RUSSIA/UKRAINE/REGION. SOUTH KOREA. NORD STREAM. ENERGY. SYRIA/TURKEY. RUSSIA/IRAN. LEBANON. JAPAN. IRAQ. GEORGIA. BRAZIL. GLOBAL.


Joint Readout of the Fourth Convening of the Trilateral Working Group on Violence Against Indigenous Women & Girls

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States after the fourth convening of the Trilateral Working Group on Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls.


The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Receives LEED® Gold Certifications for  U.S. Embassy Pristina and U.S. Consulate General Nuevo Laredo

Release: The U.S. Embassy in Pristina, Kosovo, and the U.S. Consulate General in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council. Gold certification signifies that the buildings meet exacting standards for energy use, lighting, water, and material use, and incorporate a variety of sustainable strategies.


Under Secretary Fernandez Signs Cooperative Arrangement with Organization for American States

Release: Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez signed a cooperative arrangement (CA) with Secretary General Luis Almagro of the Organization of American States (OAS) on July 20, 2022, to increase transparency and accountability in government procurement of medical products. This agreement aims to curb corruption...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken Following his Meeting with Civil Society Representatives from Rwanda

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome. It’s a pleasure to me and enlightening to hear from some leaders in civil society, from independent journalism here, gender equality advocates, to hear about their work, to hear about some of the challenges they face but also some of the opportunities, and as well how the work that the United States is doing and can do even more of to support their efforts.


Release: In recognition of a shared commitment to advancing marine research and innovation and building on the previous cross-Atlantic collaborations, today in Washington, D.C., officials from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Cabo Verde, the European Union, Morocco, South Africa, and the United States came together...


“UKRAINE” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 13

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “UKRAINE” on June 13.


News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest wishes to the people of the Republic of Chad on the 62nd anniversary of your independence.