News and reports from the State Department.

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Kingdom of Denmark as you celebrate the anniversary of your Constitution.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken spoke with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to discuss a proposal aimed at achieving an enduring ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of all hostages, according to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Secretary Blinken met with UN Secretary-General Guterres today in Washington, DC. The Secretary thanked the Secretary-General for his public support of the proposed deal to reach a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, secure the release of all hostages, and end the crisis in Gaza. The Secretary emphasized the importance of the Security Council speaking out to call for implementation of this deal without delay. Both Secretary Blinken and Secretary-General Guterres underscored the imperative of getting humanitarian assistance to people in Gaza and supporting UN efforts to deliver...

Under Secretary of State John Bass will travel to Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska from June 5-7 to discuss U.S. foreign policy and its impact on the security, prosperity, and values of Nebraskans and all Americans.

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, a significant event in which tens of thousands of peaceful Chinese pro-democracy protestors were violently suppressed. The exact number of casualties from that day remains unknown, but this commemoration honors all those who were killed and imprisoned on June 4, 1989, and in the days that followed.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, as reported by Spokesperson Matthew Miller. The dialogue centered on advancing a proposal for an enduring ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of all hostages.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita regarding the proposal to achieve an enduring ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of all hostages. According to Spokesperson Matthew Miller, Secretary Blinken emphasized that the proposal would benefit both Palestinians and Israelis, allow a surge in humanitarian assistance into Gaza, enable the return of displaced persons throughout Gaza, and permit international reconstruction efforts to commence.

Late last week in Geneva, the U.S. delegation to the World Health Assembly, led by Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, together with delegates from other WHO-member countries, successfully adopted a number of amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR). These amendments represent the most significant updates to the IHR in nearly 20 years.

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell met today with United Arab Emirates National Security Advisor His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Washington. Deputy Secretary Campbell and Sheikh Tahnoon discussed opportunities for the two countries to work together to use artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies to drive economic growth and broaden opportunity, both bilaterally and in Africa and India. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of the strategic and economic partnership between the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

The United States has sanctioned four Iranian entities and one individual connected with the development, manufacture, and proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These UAVs are reportedly provided by the Iranian regime to Russia and militant proxies to prolong conflict and destabilize the region. The designations were issued concurrently with the European Union's sanctions against individuals and entities involved in Iran's UAV industry.

The United States has extended its congratulations to Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic victory as Mexico’s first woman president. The congratulatory message also recognized the democratic process in Mexico.

U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta will travel to Berlin, Germany; Helsinki, Finland; and Paris, France from June 3-12. During this visit, the Ambassador will meet with senior government officials, civil society leaders, international partners, and other gender equality advocates.

The Republic of The Gambia has conveyed to Morocco its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) following its attendance at the PSI African Political Meeting and Outreach Event, co-hosted by Morocco and the United States on January 31-February 2, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco. The United States welcomes The Gambia’s endorsement and participation in the Initiative and looks forward to working with the Government of The Gambia to advance the counterproliferation goals of the PSI and its Statement of Interdiction Principles. The Gambia is the 113th state to...

The United States has extended its congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah on his appointment as the new Crown Prince of Kuwait. Sheikh Sabah has a notable history of public service, having previously served as both Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.

The United States has extended congratulations to the South African populace on the successful conduct of their national and provincial elections. This year's elections signify three decades since all South Africans gained the opportunity to exercise their fundamental right to vote.