COVID-19 Information
The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see…
Declaration of the Summit for Democracy
Today, President Biden and the leaders of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, and the Republic of Zambia opened the second Summit for…
Partners continue to assist Türkiye and Syria after earthquakes
The United States and international partners are continuing to support survivors of the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. On March 20, the U.S. government,…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at “The Status of Women is the Status of Democracy” Event
Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the State Department and welcome to the second Summit for Democracy. Jen, to you for your remarkable leadership…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tajani
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke via phone today with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani. They discussed Tunisia’s political…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Virtual Panel Session on “A Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine”
In his first year in office, President Biden launched the summit to look at the future of democracy, which we see is at an inflection…
Letter from President Joe Biden on the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
In our interconnected world, instability anywhere can have global repercussions. The security and prosperity of Americans here at home is directly connected to the security…
Building a Water-Secure World
I am in New York this week for the first UN Water Conference in nearly 50 years. Fifty years in which our scientific understanding of the earth’s…
EU-U.S. Joint Naval Exercise
On 23 and 24 March 2023, the European Union and the United States of America conducted a joint naval exercise, as decided at the last…
On Ramadan in America
Because many American Muslims trace their ancestry to other corners of the globe, Ramadan traditions in the United States are diverse. Immigrants often recall their first Ramadan…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Occasion of Ramadan
Today, Jill and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities across the country and around the world as they begin the Islamic holy month…
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Synthesis Report
Today’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Synthesis Report is clear: our climate is warming at an unprecedented rate, and the window is closing just as quickly…
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
For nearly 50 years, the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices have served as a vital resource for governments, researchers, advocacy groups, journalists, and voices…
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement On the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North...
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the…
Secretary Blinken to Release the 2022 Human Rights Report
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver on-camera remarks on the release of the 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices at 11:30 a.m. on March 20, 2023, in the…
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Italian MFA Secretary General Guariglia
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke via phone today with Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Riccardo Guariglia. The Deputy Secretary thanked Ambassador…
Why nobody believes the Kremlin’s bioweapons claims
The Kremlin continues pushing false claims and disinformation about biological weapons labs in Ukraine even after numerous experts, including scientists from Russia, called the assertions “obviously false.”…
Russian Noncompliance with and Invalid Suspension of the New START Treaty
Russia’s noncompliance with the New START Treaty, and its claimed suspension of the treaty, are unfortunate and irresponsible steps. Mutual compliance with New START strengthens…
Women fighting for change are honored at White House
The 11 women who received the 2023 International Women of Courage Award on March 8 fight for different causes but have one thing in common: They refuse…