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The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: U.S. Special Representative for the DPRK Ambassador Sung Kim met on February 2 with ROK Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Kim Gunn in Washington, D.C., to discuss U.S.-ROK cooperation in countering the DPRK’s unlawful ballistic missile and WMD development, as well as malicious...

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Micheál Martin, Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence of Ireland.  They discussed their shared commitment to continue supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia’s brutal war, and reviewed their efforts to provide economic, humanitarian, and security assistance to Ukraine.  They also discussed their countries’...

Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez has arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, to give a keynote address at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba—Africa’s largest mining investment conference. He will focus on the importance of U.S. support and investment in developing and securing more resilient and...

Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Madison, Wisconsin 11:42 A.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  All right.  Hi, everybody. Q    Hello. Q    Hi, Karine. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Hi.  I’m so tired.  All right. Last night, the President delivered a strong and energetic State of the Union Address.  He spoke clearly and directly to the American people about the progress...

The United States stands with the more than 200 million survivors of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) around the world in a posture of “zero tolerance” for the practice. We stand resolutely against the practice of FGM/C as a form of gender-based violence and a human rights abuse that threatens the lives and futures...

U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C.(March 7, 2024) 9:26 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  (The President presents his prepared remarks to Speaker Johnson.)  Your bedtime reading.  Tony!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Looking for Jill.  (Applause.) Good evening.  (Applause.)  Good evening.  If I were smart, I’d go home now.  (Laughter and applause.) Mr. Speaker, Madam Vice President, members of Congress, […]

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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE starting February 3.  The Special Envoy will continue concerted U.S. diplomatic efforts with the UN, regional, and international partners to advance a comprehensive and inclusive peace process.  The UN-led truce and ensuing period of calm has led to continuing...

Over one year ago, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness. While “infrastructure week” was a punchline under his predecessor, President Biden is delivering an “infrastructure decade” that is producing real results to change people’s lives for the better, creating good-paying jobs, and boosting American...

On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my congratulations to the people of Sri Lanka on the 75th anniversary of your independence on February 4. In 75 years as a sovereign and free country, Sri Lanka has weathered crises and conflicts, and overcome extraordinary challenges.  This past year has demonstrated the resilience...

Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia February 5-19. In South Africa, Assistant Secretary Phee will participate in the University Partnerships Initiative Summit at the Future Africa Campus of the University of Pretoria to show U.S. support for advancing higher education across the continent of...