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DOS-TTO offers new grant application process starting Aug. 9

U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Fiscal Year 2022 - Public Affairs - Annual Program Statement grant opened on Aug. 9.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Australian DFAT Secretary Jan Adams

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Jan Adams in Canberra, Australia, to discuss the importance of deepening engagement and cooperation with our partners in the Pacific ...


News Release: The United States and South Africa enjoy a strategic partnership with a strong network of people-to-people relationships with businesses, non-governmental organizations, universities, cultural institutions, and individual citizens. As a global voice, strong and vibrant democracy, and a country built ...


Release: U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain traveled to Oak Creek, Wisconsin August 5-6 to participate in the 10th Annual Oak Creek Sikh Memorial Anniversary Candlelight Remembrance Vigil. The event convened federal and state government representatives, civil society,...


The Chadian Signing of a Peace Agreement in Doha

Release: We commend the signing of the Peace Agreement in Doha and welcome this step toward reconciliation in Chad. We acknowledge the role of the Government of Qatar, the Chadian transitional government, and political-military voices in this process, and encourage all Chadian groups to join in ensuring peace, prosperity, and stability.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you so much. Good afternoon, everyone. It’s wonderful to be here, wonderful to be at this extraordinary university. To Professor Maharaj, to the entire leadership of the University of Pretoria, thank you for hosting us today on this magnificent campus.



Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to Romania and Moldova

Release: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Bucharest, Romania and Chisinau, Moldova August 9-12 to meet with senior government officials, civil society organizations, and international organization representatives about addressing the challenges facing persons with...


$1 Billion in New U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

News Release: Nearly six months into the unprovoked and brutal assault on Ukraine, Russia continues its destruction of Ukrainian towns and villages. President Biden has been clear that we will continue to support the Ukrainian people as they defend their country from Russian aggression, for as long as it takes. As ...


What releases are upcoming from the State Department on Aug. 10

There are two releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 10.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Thulasizwe Simelane of eNCA

Release: QUESTION: Sir, thank you. I really appreciate your time, Secretary Blinken.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Australia Assistant Minister for Trade and Manufacturing Tim Ayres

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Australia Assistant Minister for Trade and Manufacturing Tim Ayres to congratulate him on his new role and to discuss the close U.S.-Australia economic partnership. They discussed the importance ...


Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to Romania and Moldova

News Release: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Bucharest, Romania and Chisinau, Moldova August 9-12 to meet with senior government officials, civil society organizations, and international organization representatives about addressing the challenges facing persons with ...


Release: DEPUTY SECRETARY SHERMAN: I want to begin by expressing our sincere gratitude of the United States to the government of Solomon Islands for generously organizing and hosting this morning’s ceremony, as well as for your partnership in all of the commemorations.


Release: The United States and South Africa enjoy a strategic partnership with a strong network of people-to-people relationships with businesses, non-governmental organizations, universities, cultural institutions, and individual citizens. As a global voice, strong and vibrant democracy, and a country built...


Release: MINISTER PANDOR: Well, good morning, everyone. We didn’t really want to come here because we were enjoying our discussion so much, but we took pity on you and decided that we should come out. So allow me to begin.


United States Hosts Proliferation Security Initiative Exercise Fortune Guard 22

News Release: The United States will host Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Exercise Fortune Guard 22 on August 8-12, 2022, in Honolulu, Hawaii.


U.S. Food Security Assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa

News Release: Secretary Blinken travels to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda this week, where the United States has been deploying resources and working in partnership with African governments, institutions, businesses, scientists, and other leaders to prevent hunger and combat the global food security crisis while also addressing the increasing rates of malnutrition, which has hit the continent of Africa the hardest.


Release: MODERATOR: Good afternoon. Welcome to Minister Pandor and Secretary Blinken. We are going to start with our press conference. My colleague and I will be facilitating. Minister Pandor and Secretary Blinken will make statements, after which we will take questions. The agreement is that we’ll take two questions...