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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 by phone today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to offer continued support to the people and government of Ukraine and to condemn Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian cities and mounting civilian deaths. ...


Kingdom of Bahrain Signs the Artemis Accords

News Release: On Wednesday, March 2, the Kingdom of Bahrain became the 17th nation, and the third nation in the Middle East, to sign the Artemis Accords. After approval from the Cabinet, National Space Science Agency (NSSA) CEO Dr. Mohamed Al Aseeri signed the Accords on behalf of Bahrain, demonstrating his nation’s commitment to the peaceful, safe, and responsible exploration and utilization of outer space.


News Release: MR ROROFF: Thank you for your patience. It’s been a busy but wonderful morning welcoming Secretary Blinken to Tallinn.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis at a Joint Press Availability

News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER LANDSBERGIS: (Via interpreter) Colleagues, good morning. I’m delighted with the opportunity to welcome the U.S. State Secretary and a good friend of mine, Antony Blinken, in Lithuania. We had an opportunity to discuss key and most concerning issues, including Russian war against Ukraine ...


News Release: The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of the United States of America and Bahrain.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Riga, Latvia with Israeli Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid to exchange views regarding how to stop the premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack by Putin’s military ...


News Release: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Brian P. McKeon will travel to Boston, Massachusetts on March 10 to speak at the graduation ceremony for the second cohort of The Secretary’s Leadership Seminar: A Harvard Business School Executive Education Program developed for the U.S. Department of State. The graduation ceremony will take place on March 11, 2022.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Moreno Bau

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Angeles Moreno Bau in Madrid. They reaffirmed their steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemned ...


News Release: The United States is committed to addressing terrorist activity in ungoverned spaces in Syria through the judicious use of our counterterrorism tools and constructive engagement with our partners.


News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the House passage of the FY22 appropriations package, which included funding for valuable global priorities like addressing the climate crisis, supporting global health security, and providing life-saving humanitarian assistance.


Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Object Being Imported for Exhibition discussed on March 8 by State Department

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


Release: President Biden appointed Sara Minkara as the Special Advisor on International Disability Rights on Oct. 28, 2021. In her role, Special Advisor Minkara leads the U.S. Department of State’s comprehensive strategy to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities internationally. - a role critical to ensuring that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of persons with disabilities around the world.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Travel to Turkey, Spain, Morocco, and Algeria

Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to Istanbul and Ankara, Turkey; Madrid, Spain; Rabat and Casablanca, Morocco; Algiers, Algeria; and Cairo, Egypt from March 4 to 11.


Opening Statement to Senate Foreign Relations Committee: “Future of Security Sector Assistance”

Release: Good morning, Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Risch, and distinguished members of the Committee. It’s an honor to appear before you and it is great to see all the familiar faces I worked with for so many years. I am pleased to be here to discuss United States security sector assistance with Dr. Mara Karlin, Assistant Secretary of Defense.


Release: More information is available on the Venezuela Country Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.


News Release: MODERATOR: Dear guests, distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the press, we are very happy to welcome the Secretary of State of the United States of America here in Tallinn, in Estonia, in Stenbock House. The Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America Antony Blinken, will deliver statements and take two questions. The press conference is held in English with simultaneous translation into Estonian.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with President Tebboune of Algeria

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


DOS-PAK offers new grant application process starting March 10

Supporting Gender Equity at Incubation Centers in Pakistan grant opened on March 10.


News Release: The United States welcomes today’s launch of inclusive consultations by UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg.  Through consultations with a wide range of Yemeni political and civil society groups over the next few weeks, the UN Special Envoy seeks to finalize a new, comprehensive peace process framework. These consultations provide a valuable opportunity for Yemenis to discuss a renewed vision for a political resolution to the conflict.