National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience
This week, the White House released National Security Memorandum 22 (NSM-22) to secure and enhance the resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure from all hazards for generations to come. This is a crucial effort to strengthen and modernize U.S. risk management, including through engagement with international partners and allies. The White House launched this whole-of-government effort […]
The United States Condemns Malicious Cyber Activity Targeting Germany, Czechia, and Other EU Member States
The United States strongly condemns the malicious cyber activity by Russia’s General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), also known as APT28, against Germany, Czechia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Sweden. We join Germany in attributing specific malign activity carried out by APT28 that targeted a German political party. APT28, also known as Fancy Bear, Strontium, and […]
Joint Statement on the Inaugural U.S.-Sweden Cyber and Digital Dialogue
The following joint statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden, on the occasion of the inaugural U.S.-Sweden Cyber and Digital Dialogue. Begin Text: The United States and Sweden held their inaugural bilateral Cyber and Digital Dialogue on May 2, 2024, in Washington, […]
Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to New York
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Syracuse, New York on April 29 to May 1, 2024. In Syracuse, Under Secretary Jenkins will meet with students at Syracuse University about current U.S. foreign policy priorities on NATO and nonproliferation and disarmament. For further information, please follow @UnderSecT on X. […]
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Verma’s Travel to the People’s Republic of China and the Philippines
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Philippines May 6-10. In the PRC, Deputy Secretary Verma will visit the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and the U.S. Consulates General in Shenyang, Shanghai, and Guangzhou to thank personnel and ensure that their […]
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Arizona
Secretary Blinken will travel to Tucson and Sedona, Arizona on May 3, 2024. In Tucson, Secretary Blinken will tour the Tucson Passport Center, where he will observe operations and later meet with staff from the Western Passport Center. Secretary Blinken will then visit an emergency call center where he will speak with Tucson Mayor Regina […]
2024 U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission Concludes in Abuja
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar co-chaired the sixth round of the U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission (BNC) in Abuja on April 29-30, 2024. Established in 2010, the BNC is the premier platform of official engagement between the Governments of the United States and Nigeria to expand cooperation and advance shared goals and democratic values. This year’s BNC built on the strong foundation agreed during the January 23, 2024, meeting between […]
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Poland National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the government and people of Poland on your Constitution Day. When Poland adopted the first modern constitution in Europe, 233 years ago today, the friendship between our peoples was already well-established. That friendship, based on ties of family and shared values, has never been on […]
U.S. Department of State Announces 2,100 Gilman Scholars, Expanding Access to Study Abroad for American Undergraduate Students
The U.S. Department of State announced today that it has awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to approximately 2,100 American undergraduate students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands who applied in the spring 2024 cycle. All are recipients of the Pell Grant, a federal grant for U.S. […]
Outcomes of the Fourth Negotiating Session on a Global Agreement to End Plastic Pollution
The United States is encouraged by progress made during the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding agreement on plastic pollution (INC-4) in Ottawa, Canada, April 23-29. Throughout the session, the United States engaged with stakeholders, including from non-governmental organizations, fenceline communities, scientific organizations and the business community, to […]