Author: Office of the Spokesperson

The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the European Commission. Begin text: The Government of the United States and the European Commission reaffirm our shared commitment to promoting peace, security, and economic growth in the Great Lakes region of Africa. Together, we are focused […]

The Department of State congratulates Hungary, Malaysia and the Philippines on joining the Artemis Accords.  The three countries became signatories at separate ceremonies in October, pledging their commitment to peaceful space exploration and use.  With these latest signatories, 59 countries have signed the Accords to date.   Foreign Minster Péter Szijjártó signed the Artemis Accords on […]

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the Spokesperson Press Releases Deputy Secretary Landau’s Travel to Brussels Media Note December 1, 2025 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to Brussels, Belgium from December 2-3 to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.  He looks forward to discussing […]

Effective today, December 1, 2025, the United States has assumed the 2026 Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20). Under President Trump’s leadership, we will return the G20 to focusing on its core mission of driving economic growth and prosperity to produce results. As we usher in these much-needed reforms, we will prioritize three core […]

Today the Department of State is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on a Haitian government official for supporting gangs and other criminal organizations, and obstructing the government of Haiti’s fight against terrorist gangs designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.  This action is taken under INA 212(a)(3)(C), which generally bars entrance to those whose entry or […]

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.  Begin Text:  Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America reaffirm our commitment to supporting the Libyan people’s pursuit of unity, stability, and prosperity – and […]

Today, the Department of State announced an agreement to provide up to $150 million to Zipline International Inc. to expand access to life-saving medical supplies, including blood and medicines, reaching as many as 15,000 health facilities across Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda. The Department of State is supporting Zipline’s American-made advanced robotics, providing […]

Under President Trump’s leadership and direction, senior Administration officials from the Department of State, Department of Agriculture, and U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission met with Mexican counterparts to discuss immediate and concrete steps Mexico would take to reduce shortfalls in water deliveries and ensure compliance with the 1944 Water Treaty. The officials examined available […]

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas will travel to Türkiye, Iraq, and Israel November 27 to December 5, stopping in Istanbul, Baghdad, Erbil, and Jerusalem. Deputy Secretary Rigas’s travel underscores the United States’ commitment to advancing stability, security, religious freedom, and prosperity across the region. In Türkiye, Deputy Secretary Rigas will […]

Today, the Department of State announced the selection of The American Arts Conservancy (AAC) to represent the United States at the 61st Venice Art Biennale.  The 2026 U.S. Pavilion exhibition ‘Alma Allen: Call Me the Breeze’ was organized by Commissioner Jenni Parido, founder of the American Arts Conservancy, and curator Jeffrey Uslip.  It will present […]