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News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Kingdom of Sweden as you celebrate your National Day.



Release: Today, on the margins of the Summit of the Americas, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez, Civilian Deputy to the Commander and Foreign Policy Advisor, U.S. Southern Command Jean Manes, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Programs in the...


Release: MS BILL-CHAVEZ: So my name is Rebecca Bill-Chavez. I’m the president and CEO of the Inter-American Dialogue; the host of this event, Mayor Garcetti, and (inaudible). (Laughter.) There you are. Sorry (inaudible).


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Meeks, McCaul Release Statement Regarding U.S. Hostages Held in Iran

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks and Michael McCaul, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released a statement urging the Biden Administration to pursue the expeditious release of innocent U.S. civilians currently being held hostage by Iran...


Counselor Chollet’s Travel to Thailand, Singapore, and Brunei

News Release: U.S. Department of State Counselor Derek Chollet will travel to Thailand, Singapore, and Brunei June 7-14. At each stop, he will follow up on the outcomes of last month’s U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington, DC and reaffirm the commitment of the United States to work with allies and partners to restore Burma’s path to democracy.


News Release: The United States is designating Marinko Cavara and Alen Seranic, both of whom have obstructed or threatened the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement and have undermined Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) democratic processes or institutions. They continue to pursue ethno-nationalist interests at ...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack Opening Remarks at a Virtual Roundtable Discussion on “Food Security Issues Arising from Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine”

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Great, thank you. Thank you very much, and really, thanks to each and every one of you for joining us today. It’s great to see so many colleagues on the screen. I especially want to thank my friend and colleague Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for being here, helping to lead our discussion, and for everything that he and our colleagues are doing every single day to respond to what is, alas, a growing crisis.


Release: Affirming its commitment to the peaceful, responsible, and sustainable exploration and use of outer space, France became the 20th nation to sign the Artemis Accords at a ceremony hosted today by French Ambassador Philippe Étienne in Washington, DC. The Accords were signed by Philippe Baptiste, President ...


Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Los Angeles, where, together with President Biden and Vice President Harris, he will attend the U.S.-hosted Ninth Summit of the Americas from June 7-10. The Secretary will meet with heads of state and other leaders from North, Central, South America...


Release: The United States is designating Marinko Cavara and Alen Seranic, both of whom have obstructed or threatened the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement and have undermined Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) democratic processes or institutions. They continue to pursue ethno-nationalist interests at ...


DOS-BWA offers new grant application process starting June 6

U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Ambassadors Special Self-Help Fund Program (ASSHF) grant opened on June 6.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Great, thank you. Thank you very much, and really, thanks to each and every one of you for joining us today. It’s great to see so many colleagues on the screen. I especially want to thank my friend and colleague Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for being here, helping to lead our discussion, and for everything that he and our colleagues are doing every single day to respond to what is, alas, a growing crisis.


Denmark’s Constitution Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Denmark as you celebrate Constitution Day.


Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Kingdom of Sweden as you celebrate your National Day.


Secretary Blinken’s Phone Call with Holy See Secretary of State Parolin

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to Sudan from June 5-9. Assistant Secretary Phee’s visit is in support of the Sudanese-led process to resolve the crisis following the October 2021 military takeover. The process is facilitated by the United Nations Integrated Transition ...


Assistant Secretary Robinson’s Travel to Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos

News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson will travel to Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos from June 6 – 17 to consult and deepen cooperation with regional partners on transnational criminal threats.


Denmark’s Constitution Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Denmark as you celebrate Constitution Day.