News from May 2021
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Copenhagen with Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod; Faroese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Culture Jenis av Rana; and Greenlandic Minister of Foreign Affairs, Business, Trade, and Climate Pele Broberg. ...
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: Today, the United States is announcing new sanctions against Burma’s military regime in response to its continued violence and repression against the people of Burma, most recently in Mindat, Chin State, and its failure to take any steps to restore Burma’s democratic transition. We are designating the ...
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: Today, the United States is designating three individuals and one entity connected to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) to coincide with the 14th meeting of the Counter ISIS Finance Group, which plays a key role coordinating the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS’ efforts to disrupt the group’s generation and transfer of resources.
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, USA Study Abroad branch, and its implementing partner, World Learning are pleased to announce that 26 U.S. colleges and universities have been awarded 2021 IDEAS (Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students) grants under the Capacity Building ...
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Tunisian Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister expressed their concern about the violence in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza. Both agreed on the urgent need to restore calm and end the tragic loss of civilian life. The Secretary highlighted the importance of the strong bilateral partnership with Tunisia.
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER KOFOD: Welcome, everybody. It is a true pleasure to have Secretary Blinken here today. The U.S. is Denmark’s friend, close ally, and strategic partner. Today is a good day for Denmark and for transatlantic cooperation, because today, America is back. Secretary Blinken has kindly taken me up on my suggestion to visit Denmark, not even a year after we had your predecessor in town. So today, America is back, and in more ways than one.
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Jordanian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ayman Safadi. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister expressed their shared concern about the violence in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza. ...
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: “I’ll also represent the United States at next month’s ministerial meeting of the Arctic Council, where I’ll reaffirm America’s commitment to meeting our climate goals and encourage other Arctic nations to do the same.” – Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Apr. 19, 2021 Secretary Blinken is attending the ...
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: MR DWYER: Mr. Secretary, on behalf of the U.S. Mission to Denmark, your U.S. Mission to Denmark, I want to say how thrilled we are to have you in Copenhagen today, celebrating the U.S.-Denmark partnership and all that we accomplish together and all that this team accomplishes together. And we’re particularly ...
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you so much for your time and welcome to Copenhagen.
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: QUESTION: First of all, thank you so much for your time. I hope that you’re enjoying Denmark.
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed efforts to bring the current violence ...
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell to exchange views on how the United States and the EU can bring a halt to the current violence between Israelis and Palestinians. ...
By State Newswire | May 17, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi. The Secretary discussed U.S. efforts to bring an end to the violence, which has claimed the lives of Israeli and Palestinian civilians, including children. ...
By Commerce News Now | May 17, 2021
News Release: United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, and European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis today announced the start of discussions to address global steel and aluminum excess capacity. During a virtual meeting last week, the leaders ...
By Commerce News Now | May 17, 2021
News Release: Cabinet members, CEOs, and global investors gather to drive business interest to America U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will host the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit, June 7-11, to be held virtually for the first time. She will be joined by several Cabinet members, Governors, top CEOs and small business leaders seeking to attract global companies to invest in the U.S. economy and workforce.
By Labor Gazette | May 17, 2021
News Release: High Springs, FL – Despite the unfortunate truth that more than 800 construction workers in the U.S. die each year in job-related incidents – with falls the leading cause – a federal workplace safety inspection has cited a High Springs roofing contractor for the eighth time for failing to protect workers from fatal fall hazards and other dangers.
By Labor Gazette | May 17, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has launched five additional pilot workshops to support military spouses in meeting their employment and career goals.
By Labor Gazette | May 17, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has launched five additional pilot workshops to support military spouses in meeting their employment and career goals.
By Labor Gazette | May 17, 2021
News Release: High Springs, FL – Despite the unfortunate truth that more than 800 construction workers in the U.S. die each year in job-related incidents – with falls the leading cause – a federal workplace safety inspection has cited a High Springs roofing contractor for the eighth time for failing to protect workers from fatal fall hazards and other dangers.
