By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
News Release: Dear Mr. President: I write to remind you of your responsibility under Sec. 108 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (P.L. 115-44) to conduct a review of all persons on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons for activities related to Iran. The law requires...
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding the release of Trevor Reed, a former U.S. Marine, from Russian detention, where he was routinely denied medical treatment and kept in severe conditions...
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. Chairman, thank you very, very much. To you, to Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Graham, I’m grateful for this opportunity to talk about the administration’s proposed budget for the State Department.
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate the 61st anniversary of your independence.
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken recognized the tremendous support both the Government of the Czech Republic and its citizens have shown to Ukraine through ...
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and government of South Africa as you celebrate 28 years of democracy.
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate the 61st anniversary of your independence.
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the Togolese people a happy National Day.
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
Biden admin nominates Richard Lee Buangan as Ambassador to Mongolia.
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
There was activity on two bills related to the Armed Services Committee on April 26.
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
News Release: U.S. citizens considering international travel should plan ahead and be informed about travel requirements before making decisions or firm travel plans. We urge U.S. citizens considering international travel to check their passport expiration date early and if renewal is needed, to submit applications ...
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and government of South Africa as you celebrate 28 years of democracy.
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, it is my pleasure to congratulate the people of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on your Koningsdag.
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
News Release: Special Advisor for the Summit of the Americas Christopher Dodd traveled to Bridgetown, Barbados, April 19-20 to meet with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders to discuss regional priorities in advance of the Ninth Summit of the Americas this June in Los Angeles, California.
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly to discuss our close coordination on security and democracy issues around the world. Secretary Blinken noted the United States’ appreciation for Canada’s ...
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
There was activity on three bills related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on April 26.
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
News Release: Yesterday in Washington, DC, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya and Honduran Foreign Minister Enrique Reina launched the United States-Honduras Strategic Dialogue. Vice President Kamala Harris proposed this Strategic Dialogue during her meeting with ...
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. Chairman, thank you very, very much. To you, to Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Graham, I’m grateful for this opportunity to talk about the administration’s proposed budget for the State Department.
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) has released the following statement on the news that Trevor Reed, a Texas resident and former U.S. Marine, has been released from a Russian prison camp where he was being detained, thanks largely to the hard work of Special...
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022
Release: On March 24, President Biden announced the launch of the European Democratic Resilience Initiative (EDRI) to bolster democratic resilience, advance anti-corruption efforts, and defend human rights in Ukraine and its neighbors in response Russia’s war of aggression. Working with Congress, the Biden Administration...
