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The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “Senate Committee Meetings” on May 24.


Chair Meeks Issues Statement Regarding Secretary Blinken’s Speech on the Administration’s Policy Toward China

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s address yesterday at George Washington University outlining the Administration’s approach to the People’s Republic of China...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to discuss continued U.S. security assistance to Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked ...


International Day of UN Peacekeepers

News Release: The world marks International Day of UN Peacekeepers every May 29, and on this day we honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of the UN’s “blue helmets.” Since the first mission in 1948, more than a million women and men have served in UN peacekeeping operations, helping people recover, rebuild, and ...


United States Targets the DPRK’s Ballistic Missile and Weapons of Mass Destruction Programs

News Release: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK’s) series of escalatory ballistic missile launches – including six intercontinental ballistic missile tests this year alone – are in blatant violation of UN Security Council resolutions and pose a grave threat to regional stability and international peace and security.


Joint Statement on Safer Oil Tanker Threats in the Red Sea

News Release: Representatives of the Governments of the United States and the Netherlands have partnered to support the UN efforts to address and avert the economic, environmental, and humanitarian threats posed by the Safer oil tanker in the Red Sea region.


Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Azerbaijan a happy Independence Day.


Joint Statement on Safer Oil Tanker Threats in the Red Sea

Release: Representatives of the Governments of the United States and the Netherlands have partnered to support the UN efforts to address and avert the economic, environmental, and humanitarian threats posed by the Safer oil tanker in the Red Sea region.


News Release: Senior Official for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Liz Allen will travel to San Francisco, California, May 26-27 to meet with senior diplomatic counterparts, digital communications experts, and alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. Senior Official Allen will discuss the current media and technology environment, approaches to countering foreign disinformation, and support for people-to-people diplomacy.


DOS-PA offers new grant application process starting May 27

Safeguarding Freedom of Expression from Coercive Legal Pressure grant opened on May 27.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Raychelle Omamo. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Omamo discussed steps to address the impact of rising global food insecurity on Africa, ...


The Iraqi Parliament’s Anti-Israel Normalization Law

News Release: The United States is deeply disturbed by the Iraqi Parliament’s passage of legislation that criminalizes normalization of relations with Israel. In addition to jeopardizing freedom of expression and promoting an environment of antisemitism, this legislation stands in stark contrast to progress Iraq’s neighbors have made by building bridges and normalizing relations with Israel, creating new opportunities for people throughout the region.


“COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2022-05-24” published by the Congressional Record  on May 23

“COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2022-05-24“ was published in the Daily Digest section on page D571 on May 23


Biden admin nominates Gautam A. Rana as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Slovak Republic

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Gautam A. Rana as Ambassador to the Slovak Republic.


Biden admin nominates Mark W. Libby as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Azerbaijan

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Mark W. Libby as Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan.


DOS-NOR grant application closes on June 15

Arctic Indigenous Cultural Heritage Initiative (AICHI) grant opened on May 27.


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. And I have to say I’m tempted after you’ve heard the extraordinary eloquence of Rashad and Nadia to just say enjoy the rest of the evening, because what can I add to that? (Laughter.) Thank you both so much.


News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Georgia a happy Independence Day.


DOS-BGD grant application closes on July 7

Operation and Management of the Edward M. Kennedy Center grant opened on May 27.