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Biden admin nominates Robert Godec, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Thailand

President Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate Robert Godec as U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand.


State Department publishes 9 notices in week ending April 9

There were nine notices published by the State Department in week ending April 9, according to the Federal Register.


Violence and Threats to Free Speech in El Salvador

Release: The United States government is concerned about violence in El Salvador and the passage and implementation of the April 5 Criminal Code amendment by the Legislative Assembly criminalizing reporting on certain gang activities. The law lends itself to attempts to censor the media, prevent reporting on corruption and other matters of public interest, and silence critics of the Salvadoran government.


Reports of Mass Atrocities in Western Tigray

News Release: The United States reiterates its grave concern over continuing reports of ethnically-motivated atrocities committed by Amhara authorities in western Tigray, Ethiopia, including those described in the recent joint report by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. In particular, we are deeply troubled by the report’s finding that these acts amount to ethnic cleansing.


News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today were joined by 16 of their Committee colleagues in introducing a resolution to celebrate the life, achievements, and legacy of former Secretary of State ...


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed their commitment to advancing peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. They also shared perspectives ...


News Release: On behalf of the United States, I extend best wishes to Roma everywhere on this special day when we celebrate the rich culture, language, heritage, and aspirations of Roma globally, including the generations of Romani Americans who have helped build and continue to enhance the United States.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Morgan in Washington, D.C. today. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Deputy Foreign Minister Morgan spoke about our coordinated response to President Putin’s unprovoked ...


News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Palau April 12-15 to lead the U.S. delegation to the Our Ocean Conference , co-hosted by the United States and the Republic of Palau. He will be joined by Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina, who will travel to Palau April 10-16.


News Release: The text of the following communiqué was agreed upon by the Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan from the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States in Brussels, April 5, 2022. Begin Text: The Special Representatives and Special Envoys of the ...


The US State Department published a one page notice on April 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, were joined by Representatives Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in welcoming ...


What did State Department publish on April 8?

The US State Department published a one page notice on April 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Counselor Derek Chollet met today with NUG representatives Aung Myo Min and Moe Zaw Oo. The Counselor expressed deep sympathy for the victims of the military regime’s brutal atrocities across Burma. He pledged the United States’ strong support ...


Deputy Secretary McKeon’s Meeting with World Health Organization Director-General Ghebreyesus

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Brain P. McKeon met with World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to discuss WHO sustainable financing and reform priorities. Deputy Secretary McKeon also ...


News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the International Nuclear Energy Act. This bipartisan legislation establishes an Executive Office ...


The US State Department published a two page notice on April 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry and Assistant Secretary Medina’s Travel to Palau

Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Palau April 12-15 to lead the U.S. delegation to the Our Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the United States and the Republic of Palau. He will be joined by Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina, who will travel to Palau April 10-16.


News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the announcement that he would be appointed to the conference committee to continue debate on the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA):


Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Palau April 12-15 to lead the U.S. delegation to the Our Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the United States and the Republic of Palau. He will be joined by Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina, who will travel to Palau April 10-16.