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Under Secretary Fernandez Announces Trade Delegation at the American Arab Chamber of Commerce Gala in Michigan

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Under Secretary Fernandez delivered the keynote address at the American Arab Chamber of Commerce’s 32nd Anniversary “Building Economic Bridges” Gala October 25, dedicated to celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and advancements in clean energy. Building on this year’s theme, he shared insights on global economic trends and how they align with the entrepreneurial spirit fueling Arab American […]

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Secretary’s Remarks on International Disability Rights

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On November 4, Secretary Antony J. Blinken will speak at Disability Rights as Foreign Policy, an event on using diplomacy to shape a more inclusive world.  The remarks will begin at 9:00 a.m. EST in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the Department of State.  The Secretary will be joined by Special Advisor on International Disability […]

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United States and Chile Meet to Discuss Free Trade Agreement Environment Chapter and Environmental Cooperation Agreement Implementation 

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The Governments of the United States and Chile held meetings on October 29 and 30 to review implementation of the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Environment Chapter and cooperation activities under the United States-Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA).   The meetings included government-to-government sessions and a public session of the FTA Environmental Affairs Council and […]

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Under Secretary Zeya Travels to Canada 

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Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Montreal, Canada from October 30-31, 2024, to lead the U.S. delegation at the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine’s 10-Point Peace Formula.  Hosted by Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, the conference will focus on the human dimension of Russia’s […]

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Acting Assistant Secretary Holman’s Travel to Iowa

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Acting Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Amy Holman will travel to Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 29-Nov. 1 to attend the World Food Prize Foundation’s Borlaug Dialogue and World Food Prize Laureate Ceremony.  She will reaffirm the Department’s commitment to ensuring food security with our partners around the world and will stress the vital […]

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United States Welcomes the United Kingdom’s Actions Against Known Purveyors of Kremlin Disinformation

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Today, the United Kingdom sanctioned known Russian Government-linked disinformation actors responsible for foreign malign influence campaigns, including during this summer’s EU parliamentary elections. The United States welcomes the United Kingdom’s sanctioning of the Social Design Agency (SDA), Structura, ANO Dialogue, Andrey Perla, Nikolai Tupikin, and Ilya Gambashidze. These actions are an important contribution to protecting […]

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Assistant Secretary Nichols’ Travel to Curaçao

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Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols will travel to Curaçao from October 28-30, 2024.  While in Curaçao, Assistant Secretary Nichols will meet with Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas, Governor Lucille George-Wout, and other senior government officials to reaffirm cooperation on sustainable economic development, security, and education across the Dutch Caribbean.  He […]

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U.S. Advances Cooperation with Japan and the Philippines to Build Economic Resilience 

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On October 25, senior government officials from the United States, Japan, and the Philippines convened an informal trilateral discussion in Manila on countering economic coercion and promoting economic resilience.  The discussion was chaired by Ms. Ma. Corazon Halili—Dichosa, Executive Director for Industry Development Services at the Board of Investments of the Republic of the Philippines.  The U.S. delegation was led by Jonathan Fritz, Chief of Staff to Jose W. Fernandez, the Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment at the U.S. Department […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday. They discussed the importance of ending the war in Gaza, bringing all the hostages home, and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people. On Lebanon, they reaffirmed the need for a diplomatic resolution to the […]

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United States Ambassador-at-Large Dyer’s Travel to Turkmenistan

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U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Ambassador Cindy Dyer, will travel to Turkmenistan on October 26 to discuss the country’s efforts to combat human trafficking with a wide range of government and civil society stakeholders. During her visit, she will meet with senior government officials, including the Foreign Minister, Prosecutor General, and […]

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