United States Welcomes Morocco Signing of the Artemis Accords The Department of State congratulates Morocco on joining the Artemis Accords. Morocco is the 64th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful space exploration and use. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita signed the Accords on behalf of the Kingdom of Morocco on April 29 at a ceremony in Rabat, Morocco. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and U.S. Ambassador to Mo

Joint Statement Supporting Panama’s Sovereignty Between the United States, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago. Begin Text: We, the nations of Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States, standing together in our shared mission to secure our hemispher

United States Cuts Off Billions in Illicit Funding to Iranian Regime The United States exerts maximum pressure across every domain to stop the Iranian regime from threatening American interests and to hold it accountable. Today, the United States is acting against 35 entities and individuals who operate Iran’s covert financial network. Shadow banking networks enable the transfer of tens of billions of dollars to evade sanctions. They enable Iran’s military forces, such as the

UK, ASEAN and EdTech Hub support DepEd to deliver inclusive, evidence-based EdTech, strengthening learning, resilience and digital transformation UK, DepEd Strengthen Evidence-Based EdTech Partnership in PH The British Embassy Manila and the UK Mission to ASEAN together with the Philippines’ Department of Education (DepEd) are strengthening their partnership to promote equitable, evidence-based use of education technology (EdTech) across the Philippines. Supported by the UK g

South Africa Freedom Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm greetings to the people of South Africa as you commemorate Freedom Day. Over three decades since South Africa’s democratic transition, this occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on the country’s history and future. As we look ahead, we remain open to constructive engagement where our interests align.

Sierra Leone National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate your Independence Day. The United States values the enduring partnership we share with Sierra Leone, rooted in our mutual commitment to peace and prosperity. As we mark this important occasion, we reaffirm our dedication to working together to advance security and economic growth for the benefit of both our nations. I send m

The Netherlands National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and the people of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on the occasion of Koningsdag. The partnership between the United States and the Netherlands took root in Henry Hudson’s early voyages to North America in 1609 on behalf of the Dutch East India Company and grew with the Netherlands’ recognition of American independence in 1782. These historic milestones refle

Togo Independence Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my sincerest congratulations to the people of Togo as you celebrate the 66th anniversary of your independence. The United States values the longstanding partnership we share with Togo, built on our mutual commitment to peace and prosperity. As we mark this important occasion, we reaffirm our resolve to work together to advance economic growth and regional stability for the benefit of both our nations. W

On the 40th Anniversary of the Chornobyl Disaster Forty years ago, the Chornobyl disaster changed forever how the world thinks about nuclear safety. We remember the lives lost and honor the incredible courage of the first responders and innocent people in Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and other countries who faced this tragedy head-on and continue to deal with its effects today. The United States responded to the crisis, assisting with the cleanup of the disaster and containment