By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with MFAT Secretary and Chief Executive Chris Seed in Wellington, New Zealand, to express her thanks for New Zealand’s role in ensuring a strong Pacific Islands Forum and to discuss our shared commitment ...
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to have an opportunity to talk to the extremely, extremely (inaudible) civil society here in Congo. A strong, vibrant, independent civil society is essential to any democracy; it’s essential here. And it’s really critical to helping to meet the challenges that the DRC is facing.
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
Release: The Biden-Harris administration is deeply committed to addressing the challenges of systemic racism both at home and abroad, including the structures, policies, laws, and practices that sustain racial injustices. The administration further believes that any pledge to advance human rights around the world must begin with a pledge to advance human rights at home.
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. Bonsoir, tout le monde. I really don’t want to say much, because how can you follow that? What - unbelievable. I knew your reputations, but it’s even more than I anticipated. That was really swinging really hard (inaudible). And I wish - I mean, I’m a guitar player, but no. (Laughter.) Too good. Thank you.
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
There are three releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 11.
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
Eastern Iraqi Universities Initiative grant opened on Aug. 10.
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
News Release: On August 9 the Department announced its intention to provide $89 million of FY 2022 funding to help the Government of Ukraine address the urgent humanitarian challenges posed by explosive remnants of war created by Russia’s brutal war of aggression.
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
Release: (As translated.). QUESTION: Antony Blinken, hello. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello. QUESTION: Your visit to South Africa is about to end, you will next be expected in the Democratic Republic of Congo and then in Rwanda. You have been made aware of the report of the United Nations which documents the participation...
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
News Release: Today, Deputy Special Representative for the DPRK Dr. Jung Pak hosted ROK Director General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs Lee Taewoo and a delegation of technical and policy experts to discuss the increasing DPRK cyber threat. The meeting addressed the dangers posed by the DPRK cyber program and focused on strategies to combat Pyongyang’s ongoing attempts to generate revenue for its unlawful WMD and ballistic missile programs through malicious cyber activity.
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
Release: MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) (In progress) Prime Minister of Foreign Affair, thank you for putting to our disposal the media - the international media present in this room (inaudible) conference, the first one, the first parts will be (inaudible) taking the floor His Excellency Mr. Vice Prime Minister,...
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
Release: MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) (In progress) Prime Minister of Foreign Affair, thank you for putting to our disposal the media - the international media present in this room (inaudible) conference, the first one, the first parts will be (inaudible) taking the floor His Excellency Mr. Vice Prime Minister...
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
News Release: MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) (In progress) Prime Minister of Foreign Affair, thank you for putting to our disposal the media – the international media present in this room (inaudible) conference, the first one, the first parts will be (inaudible) taking the floor His Excellency Mr. Vice Prime Minister, ...
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
There was activity on two bills related to the Armed Services Committee on Aug. 9.
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
News Release: The President today signed the CHIPS and Science Act, which will strengthen our industries of the future, bolster our supply chains, and protect our vital national and economic security. Additionally, the bill will help ensure America’s place as a global leader in science and technology. It is another demonstration that America can meet the moment.
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Pretoria with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to strengthen the enduring ties between our countries and advance shared global priorities through the U.S.-South Africa Strategic Dialogue. The ...
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
News Release: U.S. Special Envoy Jessica Stern will travel to Nepal August 10-14 and India August 23-27. During her visits, Special Envoy Stern will meet with government officials and other stakeholders to discuss advancing the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons in each country and regionally.
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: (In progress) do what we did just to go around and see this. A few extraordinary things here today. First of all, extraordinary innovation here in South Africa that is going to have a powerful impact not only in South Africa but, I think, around the world. Second, women at the heart ...
By State Newswire | Aug 10, 2022
There was activity on one bill related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on Aug. 9.
