Author: Office of the Spokesperson

The text of the following statement was released by the governments of the United States of America, the Arab Contact Group on Syria, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the UN Special Envoy for Syria on the margins of the Aqaba Joint Contact Group ministerial […]

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Panama from December 15-16 to attend a meeting of the Alliance for Development in Democracy (ADD). He will engage with trade ministers and senior officials, members of the ADD Business Council, and Inter-American Development Bank representatives to discuss economic cooperation […]

The Department of State hosted a high-level delegation from Czechia for a U.S. Civil Nuclear Study Tour to promote cooperation on small modular reactor (SMR) and advanced nuclear technologies from December 1-11, 2024. The delegation visited Washington, D.C., Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, and the Deep Isolation Borehole Demonstration Center in Cameron, Texas, […]

On December 6, the Philippines and the United States held the second annual Energy Policy Dialogue (EPD) in Manila, where the two sides underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation on energy security, energy access, and the clean energy transition.  The Philippines’ Department of Energy’s Secretary Raphael Lotilla and Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella hosted the EPD. Deputy […]

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver remarks at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) 5th Anniversary Conference on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 2:45 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C. DFC makes America a stronger and more competitive leader on the global development stage with greater ability to partner with allies on transformative […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss developments in Syria. Secretary Blinken emphasized the importance of protecting civilians, including members of minority groups, across Syria. The Secretary discussed the need for a political solution to the conflict, consistent […]

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 […]