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News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian about ongoing efforts by NATO Allies, EU partners, G7 members, and other partners to address Russia’s continued military build-up on Ukraine’s borders, ...


DOS-DRL offers new grant application process starting Feb. 9

DRL Promoting Justice Sector Reform in Moldova grant opened on Feb. 9.


Risch on Army Investigation into Afghanistan Withdrawal

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 U.S. Army’s investigation into the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan last year:


Secretary Blinken’s Call with African Union Commission Chairperson Faki

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, The Washington Post published an article about a report written by the Defense Department outlining some of the many mistakes made by President Biden and his top advisors at the State Department and the National Security Council (NSC) regarding the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.


The United States and Australia: A Vital Partnership for the Indo-Pacific Region and the World

Release: As democratic anchors in the Indo-Pacific, the United States and Australia share an unshakeable commitment to defending freedom and democracy, championing opportunity, upholding human rights, respecting the rule of law, and countering state-sponsored disinformation.


Release: Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina will travel to France, February 8-11, to participate in the One Planet Summit for the Ocean (One Ocean Summit), sponsored by the Government of France. Assistant Secretary Medina will speak ...


Release: Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina will travel to France, February 8-11, to participate in the One Planet Summit for the Ocean (One Ocean Summit), sponsored by the Government of France. Assistant Secretary Medina will speak...


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


DOS-GTIP offers new grant application process starting Feb. 8

2022 TIP Office Notification of Funding Opportunity - PEMS Statement of Interest grant opened on Feb. 8.


Under Secretary Zeya and Acting Assistant Secretary Peterson Travel to the Global Conference for Media Freedom Hosted by Estonia

Release: Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya and Acting Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Lisa Peterson will visit Tallinn, Estonia, February 9-11 for the third Global Conference for Media Freedom. Co-hosted by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with African Union Commission Chairperson Faki

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Meeks, Jacobs Lead Letter to Biden Administration Calling for Special Envoy and a New Strategy in the Sahel

News Release: Dear Mr. President:. We write to you to express our concerns with the deteriorating humanitarian, political, and security situation in the Sahel, and the urgency for developing and implementing an effective and comprehensive strategy. We also urge you to soon appoint a seasoned diplomat with experience...


Under Secretary Zeya and Acting Assistant Secretary Peterson Travel to the Global Conference for Media Freedom Hosted by Estonia

Release: Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya and Acting Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Lisa Peterson will visit Tallinn, Estonia, February 9-11 for the third Global Conference for Media Freedom. Co-hosted by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign ...


Release: The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern at the Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities’ attacks on freedom of the press and their suppression of independent local media in Hong Kong.


Release: The best path toward sustainable peace in Somalia is through the rapid conclusion of credible elections. The United States has repeatedly expressed concern over the delays and procedural irregularities in Somalia’s electoral process and the broader implications of those irregularities for the country’s democracy and stability.


Release: The best path toward sustainable peace in Somalia is through the rapid conclusion of credible elections. The United States has repeatedly expressed concern over the delays and procedural irregularities in Somalia’s electoral process and the broader implications of those irregularities for the country’s democracy and stability.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press En Route Melbourne, Australia

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Very good. First of all, this is an important moment because it’s the final leg of our four-leg trip, so I know you’re all feeling good about that.


Release: Stage 1: Statement of Interest. The Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) announces an open competition for grant funding to support the Program to End Modern Slavery (PEMS). The TIP Office will allocate funding for anti-trafficking projects through an...


Release: The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern at the Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities’ attacks on freedom of the press and their suppression of independent local media in Hong Kong.