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2022 Investment Climate Statements

Release: Global Overview. The Investment Climate Statements address market conditions, including issues critical to maintaining high standards, such as labor protections, environmental considerations, and responsible business conduct. Topics include: Openness to Investment, Legal and Regulatory Systems, Protection...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX), and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today sent a letter to Secretary Blinken expressing support for oversight and accountability of U.S. military, economic, and political support to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s unprovoked invasion.


2022 Investment Climate Statements Released

Release: The Department of State released the 2022 Investment Climate Statements today. The reports help U.S. companies make informed business decisions by providing up-to-date information on the investment climates of more than 160 countries and economies that are current or potential markets for U.S. companies.


There was activity on six bills related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on July 28.


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.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Launch of the U.S.-Afghan Consultative Mechanism

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. First, let me say it is always a particular pleasure to visit our neighbors at the U.S. Institute of Peace. Lise, thank you so much for hosting us. It’s wonderful to be here. And Rina, to you, to our special envoy, to the team working with you, to the many ...


News Release: The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on foreign interference in U.S. elections. The reward offer seeks information leading to the identification or location of any foreign ...



News Release: The Department of State released the 2022 Investment Climate Statements today. The reports help U.S. companies make informed business decisions by providing up-to-date information on the investment climates of more than 160 countries and economies that are current or potential markets for U.S. companies. ...


News Release: As part of the Biden Administration’s broader efforts to bolster international student mobility, including increasing the number of American students who study abroad, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), announced today that 44 U.S. colleges and universities were awarded nearly $1.5 million in grants through the 2022 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program grant competition.


Under Secretary Fernandez Signs Cooperative Arrangement with Organization for American States

News 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 ...


Release: My name is Uzra Zeya and I am the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights at the United States Department of State. I want to thank you, President Nyusi, for the warm welcome and productive discussion. I have been overwhelmed by the hospitality, resilience, and natural beauty of this great nation. It is a true honor to be in Mozambique to deepen our strategic partnership based on dialogue, respect, and shared values.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Nigerien Foreign Minister Hassoumi

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Nigerien Foreign Minister Massoudou Hassoumi today in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Foreign Minister Hassoumi emphasized the importance of continued U.S.-Niger economic, governance, ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Botswana President Masisi

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing on Global Food Security

News Release: Washington, D.C.- Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing on the challenges facing global food security.


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Full house. Good to see.


There are three releases scheduled to be published on July 29.


Meeks, McCaul Issue Statement on Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov’s Tour in Africa

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks and Michael McCaul, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to Egypt, Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Republic of Congo.


“CONFIRMATION“ was published in the Senate section on page S3791 on July 28


McCaul, House Foreign Affairs Members Send Letter to USAID Administrator Power Over Global Food Crisis

News Release: Dear Administrator Power: We write to express our concern over the global food crisis caused by Russia’s full scale and unprovoked continued invasion of Ukraine and the Administration’s slow response to utilize emergency supplemental funds and prioritize this unprecedented humanitarian emergency. Before...