News and reports from the State Department.

Release: On behalf of the United States, I convey my highest regards to the government and people of Mexico as our nations jointly celebrate 200 years of bilateral relations.

Release: The world is drowning in plastic. In the time it takes to read this, the equivalent of three garbage trucks of plastic pollution will enter the ocean. This is a crisis for people and nature, and one that is only getting worse.

News Release: Today is an important day for justice. Following an intensive diplomatic effort, Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir al-Marimi is in U.S. custody to face trial for his alleged role in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. The bombing resulted in the deaths of 270 people nearly 34 years ago on Dec. 21, 1988. ...

News Release: Today, the United States is removing 17 individuals from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. We are also designating four Zimbabwean individuals and two entities. The Zimbabwe sanctions program targets human rights abusers and those who undermine democratic processes or ...

News Release: ASSISTANT SECRETARY NOYES: Good afternoon, Mr. Secretary, Hamdi, Abdul, colleagues, and guests. It is a great pleasure to be here today and welcome you all on this wonderful occasion when the room is so beautifully decorated.

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. So I am here to tell you that we have another 10 speakers, and so we can – (laughter).

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

Release: Today, the United States is removing 17 individuals from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. We are also designating four Zimbabwean individuals and two entities. The Zimbabwe sanctions program targets human rights abusers and those who undermine democratic processes or...

News Release: I join President Ruto and all Kenyans in celebrating 59 years of Kenyan independence. The close cooperation between Kenya and the United States on a wide range of shared priorities is a testament to the depth of our friendship and shared values. We greatly appreciate Kenya’s leadership in promoting peace ...

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador today in Mexico City. Special Presidential Advisor Dodd congratulated President López Obrador on the bicentennial of bilateral ...

Release: Since 1999, the Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence has recognized the efforts of U.S. companies that demonstrate leadership in their overseas operations by upholding the highest standards of responsible business conduct and international best practices. This award recognizes U.S. companies that exemplify the positive impact U.S. enterprises can have on communities worldwide and demonstrate the innovative way in which business is serving the public good.

News Release: The Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is pleased to announce a public-private partnership with the Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) to support employment opportunities and economic integration for refugees and other forcibly displaced people around the world.

Release: MR PATEL: Hey, everybody, I’m going to jump in real quick and just lay out some ground rules. This is Vedant Patel. Thanks so much for joining us today on this preview call to preview Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources Monica Medina’s travel to COP15, where she will head the U.S. delegation. We will do this call on the record,.

Release: I join President Ruto and all Kenyans in celebrating 59 years of Kenyan independence. The close cooperation between Kenya and the United States on a wide range of shared priorities is a testament to the depth of our friendship and shared values. We greatly appreciate Kenya’s leadership in promoting peace...

PRM FY2023 Julia Taft Refugee Fund grant opened on Dec. 13.