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Guatemala’s Public Ministry’s Continued Attacks Against Independent Judges and Prosecutors

News Release: The United States is deeply concerned by Guatemalan Attorney General Consuelo Porras’ continued, brazen attacks on Guatemala’s justice system through politically motivated arrests and detentions of current and former public servants fighting corruption. The reports of repeated, uncommon delays in arraignment ...



Statement on Russia’s War on Ukraine & International Sport

News Release: The text of the following statement was agreed upon by the ministers of sport or their equivalent from the countries and individuals listed at the bottom of the statement.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets After Their Meeting

News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER LIIMETS: Dear Secretary Blinken, dear Tony, it’s really an honor for me to welcome you today in Tallinn. We just met in Washington, D.C. on the 16th of February, just on the eve of this unjustified war that we see at the moment, war in Ukraine started by Russia, which of course has changed ...


Remarks at High Seas for One Ocean Reception

Release: Let me begin by extending my thanks and gratitude to France, the High Seas Alliance, and the IUCN for hosting this beautiful reception.


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


Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs at a Joint Press Availability

News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER RINKĒVIČS: (Via Interpreter) Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. And indeed, today I had the honor to welcome my U.S. counterpart here in the National Museum of Latvia, Mr. Blinken. When we met last time in December, when the foreign ministers of NATO countries met here in Riga, we ...


News Release: PRESIDENT NAUSEDA: (Inaudible.) Mr. Secretary, appreciate your visit to Vilnius. Thankful for support of President Biden and you personally, Secretary, extend to Lithuania. Always good to talk to a closest friend and ally. I hope that the leaders of the Baltic countries will meet President Biden later ...


Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to His Holiness Pope Francis on the ninth anniversary of his election as Roman Pontiff.


The United States of America and the Republic of the Philippines Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation

Release: Today, the United States and the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU), which improves our cooperation on energy security and strengthens our diplomatic and economic relationship. Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins signed for the United States, and Mr. Gerardo Erguiza Jr., Undersecretary of Energy, signed for the Philippines.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. The Secretary reaffirmed the necessity for continued U.S.-German cooperation in the face of Putin’s unprovoked war against Ukraine. He underscored the ...


DOS-QAT offers new grant application process starting March 10

U.S. Embassy Doha PAS Annual Program Statement (APS) grant opened on March 10.


News Release: On International Women’s Day, we recognize the courage of women union leaders in Cambodia who have bravely led their union at the NagaWorld casino and hotel complex in standing up for the rights of their fellow workers.


News Release: Today, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya and Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Strategy, Policy, and Plans Robert Silvers co-hosted a roundtable discussion with members of U.S. and other diaspora communities who have been targeted by transnational ...


News Release: PRIME MINISTER KALLAS: Okay. So welcome. It is my great, great honor to welcome you to Estonia. I’ve been a great admirer of all of your work. I have quoted you many times over these weeks (inaudible). I think you’ve made very, very important points.


DOS-ISN offers new grant application process starting March 9

Support for Libyan Customs grant opened on March 9.


Release: We welcome the release of U.S. citizens Gustavo Cardenas and Jorge Alberto Fernandez, both of whom had been unjustly detained in Venezuela. They have recently arrived back in the United States, accompanied by Roger Carstens, our Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs.


Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink’s Travel to Tokyo

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to Tokyo, Japan from March 10-12. During his visit, Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Dr. Ely S. Ratner will co-chair the 2+2 Security Sub-Committee...


Release: The United States is committed to the responsible development and design of digital assets and the technology that underpins new forms of payments and capital flows in the international financial system. Today’s Executive Order (E.O.) on “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets" demonstrates our determination to lead and shape financial innovation to promote prosperity, prevent abuse, and advance democratic values.