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News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park Jin in Bali, Indonesia. Building on the President’s June 29 trilateral meeting with President Yoon Suk Yeol ...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi Before Their Meeting

News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER MARSUDI: So, colleagues, once again I would like to warmly welcome back Tony to Indonesia. It’s not the first time for you to visit Indonesia, and thank you very much for your strong support for Indonesia (inaudible). The situation of the world is (inaudible), but with all your support, ...


$400 Million in New U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

Release: The Ukrainian people continue to courageously defend their nation in the face of Russia’s unlawful and unprovoked invasion. The United States salutes their bravery, and we will stand by them as long as it takes.


Statement on the Anniversary of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse’s Assassination

News Release: Today marks one year since the assassination of Haiti’s President, Jovenel Moïse. The United States continues to staunchly support the pursuit of justice and accountability for those who planned, financed, and perpetrated this terrible crime.


How politicians on Armed Services Committee dealt with bills on July 7

There was activity on four bills related to the Armed Services Committee on July 7.


There was activity on one bill related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on July 7.


What releases are upcoming from the State Department on July 11

There is one release scheduled to be published on July 11.


News Release: On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people and the government of the Republic of Malawi on the 58th anniversary of your independence.


News Release: Assistant Secretary Lee Satterfield Travels to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will travel to Brazil from July 7-12, 2022. The Assistant Secretary will promote entrepreneurship, democracy, and human rights through ...


Release: On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people and the government of the Republic of Malawi on the 58th anniversary of your independence.


News Release: The United States is encouraged by the outcomes of the most recent ECOWAS Summit, held on July 3. We welcome the agreement between ECOWAS and Mali on a 24-month transition timeline starting in March 2022. We trust the transition government of Mali will turn its full attention to implementing the benchmarks ...


Targeting Iran’s International Petroleum Trade

News Release: The United States is designating 15 individuals and entities that engaged in the illicit sales and shipment of Iranian petroleum, petroleum products, and petrochemical products. These entities, located in Iran, Vietnam, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Hong Kong, have supported Iranian energy trade generating millions of dollars’ worth of illicit revenue.


On the Occasion of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 87th Birthday

Release: I extend best wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 87th birthday today. His Holiness brings light to his fellow Tibetans and so many around the world by promoting peace, encouraging inter-faith harmony, and advocating for the preservation of Tibetan language and culture. I admire His Holiness’s ongoing commitment to non-violence to resolve the grievances of the Tibetan community. I am also grateful for his dedication and service to humanity.


Solomon Islands’ National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest regards to the people of Solomon Islands on the occasion of your National Day on July 7.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The Secretary welcomed the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Pakistan and reaffirmed our joint goals for enhancing ...


NDI International Summit on Constitutionalism and Democratic Consolidation in Africa

Release: Good morning. 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. It is my pleasure to be with you all virtually today. I’d like to thank our hosts, the Government of Botswana - including President Masisi - and the National Democratic Institute, for inviting me to speak at this important event, and Chargé d’Affaires Jacobsen for the warm introduction.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. They discussed the upcoming G20 Foreign Minister meeting in Bali and the outcomes from the G7 and NATO summits, which underscored firm Allied and partner ...


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX), and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID), and Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ), today released the following statement reaffirming support for renewal of cross-border humanitarian access to Syria during the upcoming United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote.


Release: Good morning. 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. It is my pleasure to be with you all virtually today. I’d like to thank our hosts, the Government of Botswana - including President Masisi - and the National Democratic Institute, for inviting me to speak at this important event, and Chargé d’Affaires Jacobsen for the warm introduction.


News Release: It is a pleasure to congratulate the Comorian people on the forty-seventh anniversary of their independence.