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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 Call with UK Foreign Secretary Truss

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss. The Secretary reaffirmed support for Ukraine, where the brave Ukrainian people continue to defend against the brutal attacks of Putin’s war of aggression. The ...


Chairman Meeks Releases May HFAC Schedule

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the schedule for the month of May.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken Keynote Remarks at the 52nd Annual Conference on the Americas Luncheon

News Release: MR GLUSKI: Well, Mr. Secretary, this is the second time I’ve had the pleasure of introducing you at the Washington conference. But a year ago, we were all online, and most of us were still stuck at home, so I’m going to venture that this will be an even better experience for all of us.


DOS-INL offers new grant application process starting May 4

Logistics support for the Gang Resistance Education And Training (GREAT) in El Salvador grant opened on May 4.


Joint Statement Through the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse on World Press Freedom Day

News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Denmark, Republic of Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.


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

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.


DOS-INL grant application closes on June 15

Implementation and logistics support of a Police Athletic League in El Salvador grant opened on May 4.


McCaul Discusses Ukraine, Competing with China During Milken Institute Panel

News Release: Washington, D.C. - On Monday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul participated in a panel at the Milken Institute Global Conference entitled “In a World of Disorder: The Return of Great Power Rivalries in Global Affairs.".


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.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard Before Their Meeting

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a great pleasure to be here with my colleague, my friend, Marcelo Ebrard, the foreign minister of Mexico. We have been working together very closely since almost day one of our administration, and it’s no surprise our countries – the United States ...


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.


There were 26 notices published by the State Department in April, according to the Federal Register.


Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Oslo from May 6-7 and London from May 8-11 to engage with government counterparts to accelerate cooperation to address the climate crisis, including ocean-climate linkages such as green shipping, conserving and restoring forests, reducing ...


Poland’s National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Poland as you celebrate the 231st anniversary of the signing of your first constitution.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Swiss President Ignazio Cassis. Secretary Blinken and President Cassis discussed economic efforts to address the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and our shared commitment to the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Putin’s unprovoked war of aggression.


There was activity on four bills related to the Foreign Relations Committee on May 3.


DOS-NPL offers new grant application process starting May 4

Countering Mis- and Disinformation grant opened on May 4.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Chilean Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola to congratulate her on her new role as Foreign Minister. The Secretary conveyed that he looked forward to Chile’s participation in the Summit of the ...


Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at George Washington University

News Release: The Asia Society will host Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in delivering an address outlining the Administration’s policy toward the People’s Republic of China at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The Secretary’s speech will be live-streamed on www.state.gov and https://www.youtube.com/asiasociety.