Readout of Virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry today hosted a virtual Ministerial meeting of the Major Economies Forum (MEF) on energy and climate in preparation for a MEF leaders meeting to be convened in April by President Biden. The discussion focused on further actions the major economies can take individually and jointly to accelerate efforts […]


The International Technology Security and Innovation Fund (ITSI Fund) appropriated under the CHIPS Act of 2022 provides the Department of State with $500 million ($100 million per year over five years, starting in Fiscal Year 2023). This funding is available to the Secretary of State to provide for semiconductor supply chain security and international information […]
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib today in Washington, D.C. They reemphasized the importance of continued Transatlantic unity and strong measures to support Ukraine in response to Russia’s illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion. The Deputy Secretary underscored U.S. opposition to […]

