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There were 34 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor in February.


Special Representative for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim’s Calls with Republic of Korea Special Representative Noh and Japanese Director General Funakoshi

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: On Feb. 26, Special Representative for the DPRK Sung Kim held calls to discuss the DPRK’s February 26 ballistic missile launch with Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau Funakoshi Takehiro and ROK Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Noh Kyu-duk.


McCaul, HFAC Republicans Express Concern for Safety of American Citizens in Ukraine

News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and other HFAC Republicans sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing their concern for the safety of American citizens and lawful permanent residents in country, and of the locally employed staff who formerly worked at the now-shuttered Embassy Kyiv.


IRFBA Statement on the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

Release: As members, friends, and observers of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, we note with grave concern the hostility toward the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in a range of countries, and the threats to the human right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for members of this community. For Ahmadi Muslims, as for all individuals everywhere, freedom of religion or belief includes having the ability to affirmatively define or identify their religious beliefs.


Release: At a virtual ceremony, Romania became the 16th nation to sign the Artemis Accords. President and CEO of the Romanian Space Agency Marius-Ioan Piso signed the Accords on behalf of Romania. His actions were witnessed and welcomed by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, U.S. Embassy in Romania Chargé d’affaires, a.i. David Muniz, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn.


Release: High Commissioner Bachelet, Mr. President, fellow members, the United States is pleased to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council.


Risch: Biden’s First Year in Office Marked by Repeated Foreign Policy Failures

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address:


The Secretary’s Call with Greek Foreign Minister Dendias

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias. The Secretary and Foreign Minister Dendias condemned Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. The Secretary thanked Greece ...



McCaul: Biden’s Foreign Policy Failures are Front and Center on the World Stage

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul has released the following statement ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union speech tonight.


News Release: Our partnership with the people of Ukraine is steadfast and enduring, and we are focused on Ukraine’s urgent humanitarian needs as an important part of our response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack. It is with the welfare of ordinary Ukrainians in mind that we are announcing ...


News Release: Barbara A. Feinstein, a career member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Caribbean Affairs and Haiti. Ms. Feinstein most recently served as Deputy Assistant Administrator for Caribbean Affairs, Haiti, Cuba, Mexico, and Central America with the United States Agency...


UN Environment Assembly 5.2 National Statement

Release: Madam President, thank you for the floor.


Release: The U.S. Department of State is restarting the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) Direct Access Program for U.S.-Affiliated Iraqis (Iraqi P-2 Program). The United States is committed to ensuring those who sacrificed their own safety for our collective interests have an opportunity to seek refuge in the United States. This includes Iraqis who have served alongside U.S. service members.


Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs publishes seven in February

There were seven press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs in February.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union. They were joined by the Foreign Minister of Ukraine to discuss ...


February: 45 press releases or notices published by U.S Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs

There were 45 press releases or notices published by the U.S Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs in February.


News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today asked for unanimous consent on passage of his Never Yielding Europe’s Territory (NYET) Act, legislation to support the people of Ukraine and impose crippling sanctions on Russia. Senate Democrats ...


Release: Greetings from Nairobi, and thank you for joining us at this virtual event!.


There were 51 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in February.