Author: Office of the Spokesperson

Today, at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP 29), U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins and Ukraine Minister of Energy German Galushchenko announced three project partnerships under the Foundational Infrastructure for the Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program.  These partnerships will help […]

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly today on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum to discuss a broad range of issues vital to our bilateral relationship and strategic partnership around the globe.  Secretary Blinken reiterated the need for the United States and Canada to finalize a modernized Columbia River Treaty.  Secretary Blinken and Minister Joly also discussed international and hemispheric issues of significance, including security and stability in Haiti, ending the crisis in the Middle East, and Arctic security.  Source […]

The Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) works to support partners and allies around the world seeking to deploy innovative clean energy technologies, improve access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to spur economic growth, support American private sector investment in energy infrastructure, contribute to diverse and resilient clean energy supply chains, and train an inclusive […]

Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins will travel to Romania from November 12-14.  While in Romania, she will lead the U.S. Delegation for the Global Forum to Prevent Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism (Global FTPRNT).  The Global FTPRNT fills a current gap in international fora to address radiological and nuclear terrorism since […]

The U.S. Department of State’s Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer, will travel to Sri Lanka and Nepal from November 12-15, 2024. This visit highlights the United States’ commitment to empowering young leaders in South Asia, fostering collaboration on civic engagement, and addressing key issues such as youth leadership, cultural preservation, and community […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to coordinate next steps in supporting Ukraine.  The Secretary thanked Germany for its ongoing assistance to Ukraine and emphasized the importance of supporting Ukrainian efforts to defend their freedom and achieve victory.  They discussed […]

Four U.S. government employees, who are all eligible family members or members of household of U.S. Government employees serving abroad, will receive the Department of State and Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA). The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 13 at 10:30 a.m. […]

Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Sarah Morgenthau traveled to Warsaw, Poland October 23-25 to expand upon our strong and resilient bilateral trade partnership. Bilateral trade between the United States and Poland has increased significantly in the last decade, reaching $24.2 billion in 2023, the highest in history. Special Representative Morgenthau represented the United […]