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United States Hosts Event on Transforming Humanitarian Response for the 21st Century

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Today, the United States together with the Inter-American Development Bank, the United Kingdom, and the World Economic Forum, convened more than 30 senior leaders representing governments, the United Nations, humanitarian and development actors, international financial institutions, civil society, the private sector, and formerly displaced people to discuss how to more effectively address global humanitarian crises, […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani

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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani in New York. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed urgent efforts to avoid further escalation of the conflict in the region. They emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Iraq strategic partnership, including a commitment to expand cooperation on economic development and […]

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New U.S.-led Actions Expand Global Commitments to Counter Commercial Spyware

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Ahead of a groundbreaking inaugural September 22 meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the Department of State announced that Austria, Estonia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands have endorsed the Joint Statement on Efforts to Counter the Proliferation and Misuse of Commercial Spyware.  Global support for this critical initiative has continued to expand – […]

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Joint Statement from Troika Capitals on South Sudan

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The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Begin text: The Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States note with deep concern the announcement by South Sudan’s leaders of an extension of the country’s transitional period by two years. […]

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Department of State Releases 2024 Fiscal Transparency Report

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On September 19, 2024, the United States Department of State released the 2024 Fiscal Transparency Report.  Fiscal transparency is a critical element of effective public financial management, helps build market confidence, and underpins global economic sustainability.  It fosters greater government accountability by providing a window into government budgets and spending.  Fiscal transparency helps citizens hold […]

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Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Todd D. Robinson Travels to Kyiv, Ukraine, and Brussels, Belgium

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Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine on September 16 to engage Ukrainian partners on combatting corruption, strengthening the justice sector, and supporting police and other first responders. Assistant Secretary Robinson joined U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink in highlighting Ukraine’s progress […]

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Joint Statement Two Years After Mahsa Zhina Amini’s Death

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The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, on the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Zhina Amini. Two years ago today, Mahsa Zhina Amini, a young Kurdish-Iranian woman, was killed while in […]

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Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara Traveled to Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to Promote Disability Rights in the C5+1 Framework

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From September 10-15, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara traveled to Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to meet with government officials, civil society, and the media to explore opportunities for further developing disability-inclusive policies and programming nationally and in the C5+1 framework. In Turkmenistan, SAIDR Minkara met with government officials and members of civil […]

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Under Secretary Bass’s Travel to Pakistan and Türkiye

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Acting Under Secretary of State John Bass will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, and Ankara, Türkiye, from September 14 to 18. In Islamabad, Under Secretary Bass will meet with senior Pakistani government officials to discuss a range of bilateral issues and shared regional security challenges. In Ankara, Under Secretary Bass will meet with senior officials in […]

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Under Secretary Fernandez Remarks at the U.S.-Serbia Signing Ceremony

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On September 18, 2024, at 10:30a.m. ET in Washington, D.C., Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will deliver remarks alongside Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić at an official signing ceremony between the U.S. and Serbia to advance energy cooperation. The Under Secretary and Minister will provide opening remarks before […]

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