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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori Takeo. Deputy Secretary Sherman reiterated unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and discussed efforts to end Russia’s ...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Travel to Belgium

News Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to Brussels, Belgium from April 19 to 22 to lead the U.S. delegation for the third High Level Meeting of the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China on April 21 and the U.S.-EU Consultations on the Indo-Pacific on April 22. On April 21, the Deputy Secretary will ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Palestinian President Abbas

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 reinforce the United States’ steadfast commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We are resolved to continue to provide security, ...


Release: MR TUTTLE: Well, good afternoon, everybody. What a fantastic turnout from Mission Panama. Really delighted. Give yourself some applause. (Applause.) Now, I know that ever since President Biden was inaugurated, there’s been a lot of buzz at this embassy about when the Secretary of State would be visiting, and it’s obviously with tremendous pleasure that I can - obviously I don’t need to surprise you. He’s right here next to me, right? (Laughter.).


Release: Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert will travel to Jordan, Israel, the West Bank and Egypt from April 19 to April 26. She will engage with senior officials in the region to discuss reducing tensions and ending the cycle of violence in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert will be accompanied by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Israeli and Palestinian Affairs Hady Amr.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Release: The United States joins the international community in expressing outrage in response to today’s heinous attacks on the Mumtaz Education Center and the Abdul Rahim Shahid school in Kabul, Afghanistan. We offer sincere condolences to the families and other loved ones of those killed in these cowardly acts. The perpetrators must be brought to justice.


News Release: Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Scott Busby and Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Rick Waters hosted a roundtable with five Hong Kong activists and experts today to underscore U.S. commitment to the rights and freedoms of Hong Kongers and to discuss the March 31 Hong Kong Policy Act Report , which outlines the continued erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy.



News Release: The United States welcomes the arrival today of a truck convoy carrying over 1,700 metric tons of life-saving humanitarian assistance in Tigray. We appreciate the efforts of the government of Ethiopia, Tigrayan regional authorities, and Afar regional authorities in facilitating that delivery. We also ...


News Release: Inequity is a national security challenge with global consequences. The systematic exclusion of individuals from historically marginalized and vulnerable groups from full participation in economic, social, and civic life impedes equity globally, while fueling corruption, economic migration, distrust, ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Romanian Foreign Minister Aurescu

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu. They underscored the importance of Transatlantic unity in the face of the Kremlin’s brutal war against Ukraine. The Secretary emphasized the need for NATO ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Palestinian President Abbas

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: U.S. Special Representative for the DPRK Ambassador Sung Kim will travel to Seoul from April 18-22. During his visit, Special Representative Kim will meet with Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Noh Kyu-duk and other senior ROK officials to ...


News Release: Acting Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Leah Bray will travel to Brussels, Belgium from April 19 to 22 as part of the U.S. delegation for the third High Level Meeting of the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China on April 21. Acting Coordinator Bray will meet with NATO Allies and EU partners to discuss ...


News Release: At the end of a three-week trip to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar by U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking, we have seen U.S. diplomatic efforts yield tangible results that improve the lives of Yemenis and advance peace. The United States supported the UN’s efforts ...


News Release: Welcome, everyone. And on behalf of the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, welcome back to those of you who just watched the first half of our fourth annual Vandenberg Lecture, and welcome to those of you who are just tuning in. I’m John Ciorciari, an associate professor ...


U.S. Department of State Hosts Virtual Discussion on Gender Equity in Sport Featuring Sports Icon Billie Jean King

News Release: The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today it will host a virtual panel discussion on gender equity in sport on Monday, April 18 at 12:00 p.m. EDT, as part of its year-long programming around the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the United States’ landmark legislation that afforded equal opportunity for women in education and sport.