News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with French, German, Italian and UK Counterparts

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with French MFA Secretary General Francois Delattre, German MFA Political Director Tjorven Bellmann, Italian MFA Secretary General Ettore Sequi, and UK Minister of State for Middle East, North Africa and North America James Cleverly.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Trip to Switzerland and Belgium

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman will travel to Switzerland and Belgium from January 8 to January 13.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at a Joint Press Availability

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon. Foreign Minister Baerbock, we had a terrific first meeting in Liverpool and it’s really a pleasure to welcome you to Washington, to the United States for the first time in your new role as foreign minister.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Bau

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs State Secretary Ángeles Moreno Bau.


U.S. Government Takes Action Against Current and Former Bosnia and Herzegovina Officials Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption and Destabilizing Activities

The Dep​artment of State is publicly designating former Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC) President Milan Tegeltija and the President of the Movement for Democratic Action (PDA) and Parliamentary Assembly Representative Mirsad Kukic due to their involvement in significant corruption.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Georgian Foreign Minister Zalkaliani

Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman spoke today with Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani.


Troika and EU Statement on the Resignation of Sudanese Prime Minister Hamdok

The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and the European Union underscore their continued support for the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Greek Foreign Minister Dendias

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias.


U.S. Relations With Liechtenstein

More information about Liechtenstein is available on the Liechtenstein Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.


U.S. Relations With Switzerland

More information about Switzerland is available on the Switzerland Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with the Bucharest Nine

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the Bucharest Nine (B9) group of eastern flank NATO Allies.



PRC Sanctions on U.S. Officials

The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) sanctions last month on four U.S.


Joint Statement of the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee (“2+2”)

The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan on the occasion of the 2022 U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee.



Secretary Blinken’s Call with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul joined Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union" to discuss Biden’s weak Russia policy and the CCP’s malign activity ahead of the 2022 Bejing Olympics.


Two years after earthquakes in Puerto Rico, FEMA still helping island with repairs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is continuing its work to assist Puerto Rico's recovery efforts after the island was rocked by a series of earthquakes in 2019.



Hurricane Ida disaster-recovery center remains open in Montegut

Louisiana residents affected by 2021's Hurricane Ida can still go to the Disaster Recovery Center in the Montegut Recreation Center for help, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced.



Georgia auto-repair shop, owner face $36,000 DOL suit for retaliation, defamation

The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a complaint against A OK Walker Autoworks and owner Miles Walker, of Peachtree City, for paying a former worker with thousands of oily pennies.