Joint Statement on the 51st U.S.-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Portugal. Begin Text: 1. The United States-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) met for its 51st Session on May 14 in Washington to discuss the bilateral relationship, with an emphasis on reaffirming the robust bilateral security and defense […]
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Jordan and Iraq
Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt is traveling to Amman, Jordan, and Baghdad and Erbil, Iraq. In Amman, he will meet with Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Dr. Saleh Kharabsheh to discuss Jordan’s energy security, renewable energy goals, and green hydrogen potential. The Assistant Secretary and the Minister will also discuss electricity […]
Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Promotes Mental Well-Being in Construction Safety Week Campaign
During Construction Safety Week, recognized this year from May 6-10, the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) reinforced its commitment to exemplary construction safety practices. OBO and its partners have consistently set high standards for international construction safety, emphasizing the importance of safety measures, sharing best practices, and reinforcing safety protocols on construction sites. This […]
Promoting Accountability for Nicaraguan Officials
The Department of State today took steps to impose visa restrictions on over 250 members of the Nicaraguan government, including police and paramilitary personnel, penitentiary officials, prosecutors, judges, and public higher education officials, as well as select non-government actors for their roles in supporting the Ortega-Murillo regime in its attacks on human rights and fundamental […]
Sanctioning Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Commanders
The United States is today imposing sanctions on two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders, Ali Yagoub Gibril and Osman Mohamed Hamid Mohamed for their role leading RSF operations in Darfur. The RSF military operation to encircle and besiege El Fasher, North Darfur, has endangered the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians. Attacks by the […]
Congratulations to Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong
The United States extends our sincere congratulations to Lawrence Wong on assuming his new role as Singapore’s fourth prime minister. We look forward to working with Prime Minister Wong to further strengthen the U.S.-Singapore strategic partnership and uphold international norms and standards in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world. We will also continue to bolster our […]
Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Boston
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Boston, Massachusetts, on May 6 – 8, 2024. In Boston, Under Secretary Jenkins will participate in a roundtable discussion hosted by the International Security Advisory Board at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. She will also […]
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Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar
On May 14, Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell met with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar in Washington. On the heels of their engagement during a successful U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission in Abuja last month, the Deputy Secretary and Foreign Minister made progress toward implementing mutual economic, governance, and security priorities. The two reiterated their commitment to a […]
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Elizabeth M. Allen Signs MOU for American Resource Center in Belgrade, Serbia
While in Belgrade, Serbia, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy Liz Allen signed a memo of understanding May 15, 2024, for the American Resource Center (ARC) at Ložionica, a new flagship American Space in Serbia. The signing took place during Under Secretary Allen’s visit to the site of the future center, Ložionica, an urban renewal project […]
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Visit to an Agricultural Logistics and Transshipment Partner Facility
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, I’m glad we could give you a real live demonstration today of something, but look, I think one of the things that we’ve seen Russia’s re-invasion of Ukraine in 2022 is a full-on assault on its agricultural production, transportation capacity – attacking production facilities, attacking fields, farmers, and ports and other shipment […]