Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/27/statement-secretary-mayorkas-international-holocaust-remembrance-day
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Opening of the U.S. Embassy in Honiara, Solomon Islands
Today we are opening the U.S. Embassy in Honiara, Solomon Islands less than one year after we announced our intent to open it. Doing so symbolizes a renewal of our relationship and underlines the strength of our commitment to our bilateral relations, the people of Solomon Islands, and our partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. We […]
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Israel’s Visitor Visa Refusal Rate
Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/30/statement-secretary-mayorkas-israels-visitor-visa-refusal-rate
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Chief of Staff for Navalny, Leonid Volkov
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Leonid Volkov, Chief of Staff to Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Aleksey Navalny today in Washington. She expressed the U.S. government’s support for Navalny’s freedom and concern about his health. The Deputy Secretary underscored the importance of democratic processes and […]
DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking Releases FY 2022 Annual Report
Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/31/dhs-center-countering-human-trafficking-releases-fy-2022-annual-report
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Algerian Foreign Minister Lamamra
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman spoke today with Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra on a range of issues critical to bilateral cooperation, regional security, and global developments. Deputy Secretary Sherman expressed gratitude for Algeria’s contributions to the resolution of regional conflicts, including Algeria’s support for […]
US. Department of Homeland Security and Finnish Ministry of the Interior enhance internal security cooperation
Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/02/01/us-department-homeland-security-and-finnish-ministry-interior-enhance-internal
State Department Engages with Gold Industry to Discuss Sanctions
Yesterday, Ambassador James O’Brien, Head of the Office of Sanctions Coordination, led an interagency discussion with leading companies and associations across the gold sector. The meeting focused on the importance of the gold industry’s robust implementation of Russia-focused sanctions and of applying broader due diligence standards, including to Russia-backed actors, such as the Wagner Group, […]
Statement of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas on the Family Reunification Task Force and the Successful Reunification of More Than 600 Children With Their Families
Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/02/02/statement-homeland-security-secretary-mayorkas-family-reunification-task-force-and
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Peruvian Foreign Minister Gervasi
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Peruvian Foreign Minister Ana Cecilia Gervasi yesterday in Washington, DC. Deputy Secretary Sherman expressed U.S. support for Peru and President Boluarte, and her efforts to affirm Peru’s democracy, ensuring peace, stability, and the unity of the Peruvian people. Deputy […]