Office of the Spokesperson The Governments of the United States of America and Egypt co-hosted an event in conjunction with President Biden’s visit to COP27. COP27 President Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry presided over the event, which focused on the two governments’ efforts to accelerate climate adaptation action and …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Angola a heartfelt congratulations as you celebrate 47 years of independence. The United States values Angola as a strategic partner and leader in global and regional fora. I am proud of the ways we have expanded …
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson The United States welcomes the first verdict issued by the Special Criminal Court (SCC) on October 31 against Issa Sallet Adoum, Yaouba Ousmane, and Mahamat Tahir, all members of the rebel group known as 3R. In the judgment, the accused were convicted of crimes against humanity and war crimes for severe …
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Office of the Spokesperson In recognition of the Department’s commitment to environmental leadership and sustainable design, the new U.S. Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique, achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council. Designed in collaboration by YGH + Integrus Architecture and Allied Works Architecture, both of Portland, …
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson ISIS continues to present a threat across the African continent. A July 2022 United Nations Security Council report highlighted how ISIS has used South Africa-based members to transfer funds from ISIS leadership to ISIS affiliates across Africa. Today, the United States is designating four members of an ISIS cell in South …
Office of the Spokesperson Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are significant, increasing, and on a trajectory that is incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Compared with country emissions, the sector would rank among the top 10 largest emitters globally. To help place the sector on a pathway to align with the …
Office of the Spokesperson Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau will travel to South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, and Belgium from November 7 to November 17, 2022. Her 10-day trip will prioritize working with U.S. diplomatic missions on policy and messaging priorities, including the importance of press freedom and countering disinformation, media …
The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, to be held December 13–15 in Washington, DC, demonstrates the United States’ longstanding commitment to Africa and strengthens ties between the United States and African nations. The 2022 U.S.-Africa Business Forum (USABF) will take place on the Summit’s second day (December 14). Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Rathaus Münster, Germany SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, hello, everyone, and it’s a real pleasure to be with Foreign Minister Mutua – our first opportunity to meet because you’re very new on the job, but hitting the ground running. And I have to say we are truly grateful for the partnership that …
Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Ghanaian Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey today in Germany. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Botchwey discussed the significance of the U.S.-Ghana partnership in advancing shared goals through the UN Security Council. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister …
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