By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
Release: The United States supports the actions announced by the African Union on January 31 and the actions taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 28 in defense of democracy and the rule of law in Burkina Faso.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
News Release: Professor Maxine Burkett serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Fisheries and Polar Affairs in the Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs where she oversees the formulation and implementation of U.S. policy on a broad range of international issues concerning the oceans, the Arctic, the Antarctic, and marine conservation.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
Release: More information about Cote d’Ivoire is available on the Cote d’Ivoire Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
Release: The United States supports the actions announced by the African Union on January 31 and the actions taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 28 in defense of democracy and the rule of law in Burkina Faso.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
PDS Belgrade BOLD Academic Fellowships grant opened on Jan. 31.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
Release: The U.S. Department of State has concluded an administrative settlement with Torrey Pines Logic, Inc. (TPL) of San Diego, California and Dr. Leonid B. Volfson, to resolve alleged violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 U.S.C. § 2751 et seq., and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations...
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
FY 2022 Request for Concept Notes Benefiting Afghan Refugees in Pakistan grant opened on Jan. 31.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
Release: Since the military coup of Feb. 1, 2021, the people of Burma have stood firm in rejecting military rule and calling for their country’s return to the path to inclusive democracy. Tragically, in its continued violent quest to consolidate control, the regime has killed nearly 1,500 people, including women and children, and detained some 10,000 more, including civilian officials, civil society and labor activists, journalists, and foreign citizens.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to President Biden earlier this month expressing his concern regarding a lack of U.S. nominations to numerous key positions around the world while the United States faces a myriad of national security challenges. Risch also published an op-ed on this topic in Foreign Policy last week - it can be read here.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
Release: Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, will serve as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, at the Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ambassador Geeta Pasi plans to retire to pursue other opportunities.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
Protecting human rights: combating hate and politically motivated crimes grant opened on Jan. 31.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
Release: As the United States and Mexico enter our two hundredth year of diplomatic relations, we are bringing a new focus and approach to addressing our common challenges. During the October 2021 High-Level Security Dialogue (HLSD) launch, the United States and Mexico opened a new era in security cooperation...
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
Release: A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, on the one year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
News Release: Ambassador Lucy Tamlyn, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister Counselor, will serve as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, at our Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan following Brian Shukan’s nomination as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Benin. Ambassador Tamlyn will bring a wealth ...
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. The Secretary reiterated the United States’ firm commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s unprovoked military buildup. ...
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the schedule for the month of January.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Emirati Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Secretary Blinken condemned the terrorist attacks today, which killed and wounded innocent ...
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed Russia’s threats against Ukraine and the importance of dialogue to de-escalate the situation. The Secretary noted that he looks forward to hosting the Foreign Minister soon in Washington for the fifth U.S.-Kuwait Strategic Dialogue.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: In a January 17 trilateral call, U.S. Special Representative for the DPRK Sung Kim, 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 discussed the DPRK’s January 17 ballistic missile launches.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2022
U.S. Embassy Luxembourg Annual Program Statement 2022 grant opened on Jan. 31.
