Author: Office of the Spokesperson

In recognition of the Department’s commitment to environmental leadership and sustainable design, the new U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council. Designed in collaboration by KCCT Architecture and Krueck Sexton Partners and constructed by Framaco International Inc., the […]

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will deliver remarks at the “Partnerships in Action:  Honoring Our Commitment to Afghan Allies” reception to recognize the partnerships that play a pivotal role in the relocation and resettlement of Afghan allies.  The remarks will highlight the […]

Even as we continue to work with Canada to finalize text of treaty amendments to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime, the United States and Canada implemented an initial set of interim measures to continue our stewardship of the Columbia River.  As President Biden announced in July, the United States and Canada reached agreement in […]

Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins will travel to The Hague, Netherlands and Vienna, Austria from November 23-28. While in The Hague, she will participate in the Twenty-Ninth Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP-29) of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).  Under Secretary Jenkins will deliver the U.S. […]

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Blinken’s Call with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi Secretary Blinken’s Call with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi November 22, 2024 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi to […]