Tag: USA
On the Silencing and Prosecution of PRC Citizen Journalist Zhang Zhan
On the Silencing and Prosecution of PRC Citizen Journalist Zhang ZhanMichael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, USA,29 December 2020 The United States strongly condemns the People's Republic of China's (PRC) sham prosecution and conviction...
Report to Congress: Human Trafficking in the Seafood Supply Chain
Report to Congress: Human Trafficking in the Seafood Supply Chain
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
DECEMBER 23, 2020
To address human trafficking, including forced labor, in the seafood sector, the Department of State and the National Oceanic and...
The USA’s stand on This Week in Iran Policy
This Week in Iran Policy12/18/2020 08:15 PM ESTOffice of the Spokesperson"I think we have demonstrated the right foreign policy with respect to Iran, and I am hopeful that the world will continue the policies...
The United States Sanctions Turkey Under CAATSA 231
The United States Sanctions Turkey Under CAATSA 23112/14/2020 01:12 PM ESTMichael R. Pompeo, Secretary of StateToday, the United States is imposing sanctions on the Republic of Turkey's Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) pursuant to...
Zoohackathon 2020 Global Winner
Zoohackathon 2020 Global Winner
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce this year’s Zoohackathon global winning solution is BioUp from Brazil. The second-place winning solution is ARTEMIS from...
President Trump’s Executive Order on Ensuring Access to United States Government COVID-19 Vaccines
President Trump’s Executive Order on Ensuring Access to United States Government COVID-19 Vaccines
PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE
DECEMBER 8, 2020
On December 8, President Trump issued the Executive Order on Ensuring Access to United...
The U.S. Welcomes First Meeting of the Afghanistan High Council for National Reconciliation Leadership...
The U.S. Welcomes First Meeting of the Afghanistan High Council for National Reconciliation Leadership Committee
PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE
DECEMBER 5, 2020
The United States welcomes the formation and the first Leadership Committee meeting...
U.S. Investors Are Funding Malign Chinese Companies on Major Indices
U.S. Investors Are Funding Malign PRC Companies on Major Indices
FACT SHEET
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
DECEMBER 5, 2020
“Under Xi Jinping, the CCP has prioritized something called ‘military-civil fusion.’ … Under Chinese law, Chinese companies and researchers...
Termination of People’s Republic of China (PRC)-Funded Propaganda Programs
Termination of PRC-Funded Propaganda Programs
PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Today, the Department of State terminated five programs, disguised as “cultural exchanges,” with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). These programs include...
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on People’s Republic of China Officials Engaged in Coercive Influence Activities
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on People’s Republic of China Officials Engaged in Coercive Influence Activities
PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has long sought to spread Marxist-Leninist ideology and...
A new EU-US agenda for global change
A new EU-US agenda for global change
The European Commission and the High Representative are today putting forward a proposal for a new, forward-looking transatlantic agenda. While the past years have been tested by geopolitical power...
U.S. Reinforces Commitment to Secure, Stable, Democratic, and Self-Reliant Afghanistan at 2020 Conference
U.S. Reinforces Commitment to Secure, Stable, Democratic, and Self-Reliant Afghanistan at 2020 Conference
FACT SHEET
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
The United States participated in the 2020 Afghanistan Conference on November 23-24, the sixth quadrennial gathering...
U.S.-Greenland Technical Engagement on Mining Sector Education and Training
U.S.-Greenland Technical Engagement on Mining Sector Education and Training
MEDIA NOTE
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The United States and Greenland are advancing mutual commitments to sound mineral sector governance through technical engagement with the Greenland School of Minerals and Petroleum (KTI Råstofskolen, or KTI). The U.S. Department...
The United States and Saudi Arabia Advance Decades of Cooperation
The United States and Saudi Arabia Advance Decades of Cooperation
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
NOVEMBER 22, 2020
“Ever since President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and King Abdul Aziz Al Saud first laid the foundation for our ties 75...
Inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue
Inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue
MEDIA NOTE
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
The close relationship between the United States and Taiwan is rooted in our commitment to the defense of freedom and the promotion of...
New US guidelines to ensure that country of origin markings for Israeli and Palestinian goods
Marking of Country of Origin
PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Today, the Department of State is initiating new guidelines to ensure that country of origin markings for Israeli and Palestinian goods are consistent with our reality-based foreign policy approach. In accordance with this announcement, all producers within areas...
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with French President Macron
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with French President Macron
READOUT
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with French President Emmanuel Macron today in Paris, France. Secretary Pompeo and President Macron discussed significant...
A US viewpoint on Indo-Pacific Transparency Initiative
Indo-Pacific Transparency Initiative
FACT SHEET
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
NOVEMBER 14, 2020
Announced by Vice President Pence two years ago, the Indo-Pacific Transparency Initiative includes more than $1 billion in programs that promote civil society, rule of law,...
U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP): Sharing Expertise Between Cities to Benefit the People of...
U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP): Sharing Expertise Between Cities to Benefit the People of ASEAN
FACT SHEET
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
The U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP) was launched by Vice President Pence at the...
USA Demands Political Prisoners in Belarus Should Be Released
Political Prisoners in Belarus Should Be Released
PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
The United States condemns the continued detention of political prisoners in Belarus. More than 100 political prisoners are currently being...