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McCaul, Rogers, Turner on Threat Of China

News Release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), Lead Republican of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, joined Trey Gowdy on Fox News’ Sunday Night in America to discuss the threat China poses to the United States.


Art in Embassies Announces New Temporary Exhibitions for Chief of Mission Residences

News Release: Art in Embassies (AIE) recently completed the installations of three new temporary art exhibitions at Chief of Mission residences in Canada, Poland, and Slovenia. These installations reflect the Ambassadors’ backgrounds and interests and are a vital part of U.S. diplomacy, serving as touchpoints for diplomatic engagement between U.S. representatives and foreign visitors.


G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Preserving Peace and Stability Across the Taiwan Strait

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.


Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to Visit Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Australia, and New Zealand

News Release: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Australia, and New Zealand from August 3-9. The Deputy Secretary’s travel to the region reflects the United States’ commitment to engage meaningfully with fellow Pacific nations in the spirit of partnership and friendship.


De-Escalation In and Around Nagorno-Karabakh

News Release: The United States is deeply concerned by and closely following reports of intensive fighting around Nagorno-Karabakh, including casualties and the loss of life. We urge immediate steps to reduce tensions and avoid further escalation.


The United States-ASEAN Relationship

News Release: Secretary Blinken will travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, August 3-5, to participate in the foreign ministers’ meetings for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -United States Ministerial Meeting, the 12th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and the 29th ASEAN Regional Forum. At each ...


Public notices: State Department publishes 6 in July

There were six notices published by the State Department in July, according to the Federal Register.


G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Preserving Peace and Stability Across the Taiwan Strait

News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.


Release: The August 9 election will be an opportunity for Kenya to showcase its democracy to the world. I urge all Kenyans to support free and fair elections that are conducted peacefully both in word and in deed. A peaceful and transparent democratic process that reflects the will of the Kenyan people will further strengthen Kenya’s role as a regional and global leader and help deliver a more prosperous and secure future for all Kenyans.


McCaul Commends Senate Ratification of Sweden and Finland’s NATO Membership

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement after the United States Senate voted to ratify Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO.


“AFGHANISTAN” was published on pages S3910-S3911 of the Congressional Record on Aug. 3.


News Release: The Secretary will travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from August 2-6 to participate in the ASEAN-related ministerial meetings. He will also hold bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Hun Sen and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn. The Secretary, the Prime Minister, and the Deputy Prime ...


Imposing Additional Costs on Russia for its Continued War against Ukraine

News Release: As Ukrainians continue to valiantly defend their homeland in the face of President Putin’s brutal war, Russia’s elite are running massive revenue-generating companies and funding their own opulent lifestyles outside of Russia. Today, the United States is taking additional actions to ensure that the Kremlin and its enablers feel the compounding effects of our response to the Kremlin’s unconscionable war of aggression.


News Release: The United States is committed to working alongside our allies and partners to further impose severe consequences on President Putin and his enablers for Russia’s unconscionable war against Ukraine.


There was activity on seven bills related to the Foreign Relations Committee on Aug. 2.


DOS-UKR grant application closes on Sept. 2

Public Diplomacy Small Grants - EDUCATION grant opened on Aug. 3.


There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 4.


The United States Welcomes the Extension of the UN-Brokered Truce in Yemen

News Release: The United States welcomes today’s announcement by the UN on the extension of the truce in Yemen. This truce has brought respite from conflict to millions of Yemenis and saved thousands of lives, providing Yemen the longest period of calm since the war began. We are appreciative of UN Special Envoy for ...


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $550 Million in New U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

Release: More than five months into Russia’s brutal and unprovoked assault the people of Ukraine inspire the world as they defend their country and their freedom. The United States continues to stand with Allies and partners from more than 50 countries in providing vital security assistance to support Ukraine’s defense of its sovereignty and territorial integrity against Russia’s aggression.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu. Secretary Blinken congratulated Foreign Minister Reinsalu on his appointment as Foreign Minister and highlighted the strength of the partnership between ...