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Upcoming Digital Press Briefing on U.S. Commitment to Economic Trade in Africa.

Release: EVENT: Please join us on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, for a digital press briefing on the growing economic and commercial ties between the United States and the African continent. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Akunna Cook and Prosper Africa Acting Chief Operating Officer, Leslie Marbury will connect...


Counselor Chollet and Under Secretary Fernandez Meet with Bulgarian Energy Delegation

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Counselor of the Department Derek Chollet and Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez hosted a high-level delegation from Bulgaria yesterday for discussions focused on energy diversification and the ...


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s been a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Rama here to the State Department, to the United States, and give us an opportunity to talk about the work that the United States and Albania are doing together in so many different areas, so many (inaudible). We actually sit next to each other at the Security Council at the United Nations. We’re grateful for the work that we’re doing there together.


News Release: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa David Satterfield will travel to the United Arab Emirates February 15-16 for discussions related to developments in the Horn of Africa. Special Envoy Satterfield will then travel to Sudan February 16-18 to engage stakeholders in support of the Sudanese people’s desire to advance their country’s democratic transition under a civilian-led government.


Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Germany

Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Munich, Germany, February 17-20 to participate in the Munich Security Conference. Secretary Kerry will engage in discussions on the nexus between the climate crisis and global security and will encourage counterparts to fulfill and strengthen their climate commitments.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, and UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss to further coordinate implementation of the massive consequences and ...


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with French, German, Italian and UK Counterparts

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with French MFA Secretary General François Delattre, German MFA State Secretary Andreas Michaelis, Italian MFA Secretary General Ettore Sequi, and UK Minister of State for Middle East, North Africa ...


DOS-UZB grant application closes on April 15

Design and Implementation of the English Micro-scholarship Programs in Uzbekistan grant opened on Feb. 16.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Rama celebrated the 100th anniversary of U.S.-Albanian diplomatic relations and the Secretary praised Albania’s ...


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Morgan to follow up on previous conversations on Russia’s escalating aggression against Ukraine. The Deputy Secretary and Deputy Foreign Minister discussed ...


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The Secretary reiterated the U.S. commitment to continue to pursue a diplomatic solution to the crisis Moscow has precipitated. He stated that the United ...


DOS-UZB offers new grant application process starting Feb. 16

Management of English Language Small Grants Program (ELSGP) grant opened on Feb. 16.


Release: UNDER SECRETARY ZEYA: Good morning and welcome, everyone. It’s great to see you all again, and I hope your 2022 is off to a healthy and strong start. For my part, I want to start with a thank you.


News Release: One year ago, the United States joined like-minded nations in sending an unambiguous message that the arbitrarily detention of foreign nationals is unacceptable and governments who engage in this practice must cease immediately.



DOS-SOM offers new grant application process starting Feb. 16

Showcasing the U.S.-Somali Partnership grant opened on Feb. 16.


On the Lifting of the State of Emergency in Ethiopia

News Release: The United States welcomes the lifting of the state of emergency in Ethiopia. This is another important step by the Government of Ethiopia to pave the way for a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict. We urge that this move be immediately followed by the release of all individuals arrested or detained ...


DOS-DRL grant application closes on April 18

Promoting Justice Sector Independence in Latin America and the Caribbean grant opened on Feb. 16.


News Release: QUESTION: (Via translation) Thank you again, Mr. Secretary, for this interview, as you have just held a ministerial meeting to coordinate global efforts in the fight against COVID. Why hold such a meeting at this time? What are the concerns? What commitments were made by the United States and other participants? ...