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Release: We vehemently condemn the terrorist attack in Elad, Israel, which killed at least three and wounded many others. This was a horrific attack targeting innocent men and women, and was particularly heinous coming as Israel celebrated its Independence Day. Our hearts are with the victims and loved ones of...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Angolan President Lourenço

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken underscored the importance of the Transatlantic relationship to European security and reaffirmed our commitment to NATO’s Open ...


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a great pleasure to have my colleague and friend Foreign Minister Linde here in Washington at the State Department, pursuing a conversation on work we’ve been doing for so many months. But Ann, welcome, and let me say this is a particularly important time ...


News Release: Today, Undersecretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya, while on an official visit to Santiago, Chile, announced more than $6 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Venezuelan refugees and migrants and their host communities in Chile. This brings total U.S. humanitarian support for Venezuelans in Chile since the crisis began to nearly $26 million.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Civil Society Leaders from Southeast Asia

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met virtually today with a diverse group of civil society leaders from Southeast Asia to hear about their courageous work advocating for human rights, justice, democracy, and unhindered humanitarian access for assistance ...


U.S. Response to the al-Shabab Attack in Somalia

Release: The United States stands with Burundi in the face of al-Shabab’s May 3 attack on Burundian soldiers serving at the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base in Ceel-Baraf, Somalia. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the fallen, wounded, and missing. Burundi’s courageous...


News Release: On behalf of the government of the United States and the American people, I would like to congratulate the Israeli people on the 74th anniversary of their nation’s independence.


Bills addressed by Foreign Relations Committee on May 4

There was activity on two bills related to the Foreign Relations Committee on May 4.


Notice published by State Department on May 4

The US State Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Angolan Minister of State Chief Furtado

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Angolan Foreign Minister Antonio

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Release: DEPUTY SECRETARY SHERMAN: Good afternoon everyone. What a terrific tour and what a phenomenal set-up you have. Thank you for giving us all an opportunity to see this good work.


Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions Pursuant to the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act discussed on May 4 by State Department

The US State Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


The U.S. Government and AIR – Alliance for Innovative Regulation Announce First TechSprint to Combat Global Corruption

Release: The Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and Department of the Treasury’s Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes are partnering with the AIR to support an inaugural Anti-Corruption Solutions through Emerging Technologies (ASET) Global Anti-Corruption TechSprint to combat global corruption.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meetings with South African Minister Pandor and Deputy Minister Botes

News Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman had warm and productive meetings with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor and Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Alvin Botes today in Pretoria.


State Department discusses Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions Pursuant to the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act on May 4

The US State Department published a one page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOS-NAM grant application closes on June 1

University Partnership grant opened on May 5.


Release: ASSISTANT SECRETARY TOLOUI: Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the State Department. Like to welcome Under Secretary Fernandez, President Stinson, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning and welcome to the 2022 World Food Prize Laureate announcement ceremony. I know some of you are joining us virtually, but I’m happy to have the chance to see so many people here in person today.