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News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: This is really a remarkable space. First of all, I remember when I was last at State and some of these efforts were in a more nascent stage. It’s particularly wonderful and powerful to see what you’ve done, both with the Access Center and just the deployment of technology, the training that’s being done for people, making the workforce aware of what’s actually available.

Congressional Record publishes “RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF RADIO FREE ASIA AND ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE OF NEWS TO CLOSED SOCIETIES IN ASIA” on July 26

“RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF RADIO FREE ASIA AND ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE OF NEWS TO CLOSED SOCIETIES IN ASIA” was published on pages S3687-S3688 of the Congressional Record on July 26.

McCaul, Smith, Meeks, McCollum Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Reauthorizing the Global Food Security Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX), Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN) have introduced the Global Food Security Act of 2022 (H.R. 8446 ), reauthorizing Feed the Future for five years through 2028.

Maldives Independence Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my best wishes to the Maldivian people on their Independence Day on July 26.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Guyanese President Irfaan Ali before Their Meeting

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. Mr. President, it’s a pleasure to have you here at the State Department in the United States. To our colleagues, I’m especially pleased to be able to meet today with the president of Guyana.

Joint Statement on Execution of Pro-Democracy and Opposition Leaders in Myanmar

News Release: The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States, condemning the military regime’s execution of pro-democracy and opposition leaders in Myanmar.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The Secretary and President Aliyev discussed Azerbaijan and Armenia’s historic opportunity to achieve peace in the region. The Secretary reiterated the United ...

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss Armenia and Azerbaijan’s historic opportunity to achieve peace in the region. The Secretary offered the United States’ assistance in facilitating ...

U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Saudi Arabia and Jordan

News Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Amman, Jordan beginning July 25 to continue U.S. diplomatic efforts in support of the UN-mediated truce in Yemen. This trip follows President Biden’s recent visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during which Yemen figured prominently ...

DOS-JER grant application closes on Aug. 22

FY22 American English and Culture Conversation for Adults Initiative (aka: "FY22 Access for Adults;) grant opened on July 25.

DOS-NEA offers new grant application process starting July 25

Student Leadership Program grant opened on July 25.

DOS-JER offers new grant application process starting July 25

English Language for Global Access (EL4GA) grant opened on July 25.

DOS-JER grant application closes on Aug. 22

American Palestinian Arts, Culture, and Sports Initiative grant opened on July 25.

DOS-IND offers new grant application process starting July 25

Diversity Roadshow grant opened on July 25.

DOS-BIH grant application closes on Aug. 26

Bold Initiatives Small Grant Program grant opened on July 25.

The United States Strongly Condemns the Russian Missile Attack Against Odesa

News Release: The United States strongly condemns the Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian port of Odesa today. Just 24 hours after finalizing a deal to allow the resumption of Ukrainian agricultural exports through the Black Sea, Russia breached its commitments by attacking the historic port from which grain and ...

Egypt National Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people and Government of Egypt on your National Day. This year marks 100 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Egypt, and we look forward to further deepening our partnership to address global ...

Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer’s Travel to Egypt, the UAE, and Ethiopia

Release: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopia July 24-August 1. He will provide U.S. support toward forging a diplomatic resolution to issues related to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) that would achieve the interests...

Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer’s Travel to Egypt, the UAE, and Ethiopia