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 […]
Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/30/statement-secretary-mayorkas-israels-visitor-visa-refusal-rate
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 […]
Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/31/dhs-center-countering-human-trafficking-releases-fy-2022-annual-report
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 […]
Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/02/01/us-department-homeland-security-and-finnish-ministry-interior-enhance-internal
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, […]
Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/02/02/statement-homeland-security-secretary-mayorkas-family-reunification-task-force-and
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 […]
Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/02/02/dhs-expands-abraham-accords-cybersecurity
