Press Release U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia For Immediate Release May 22, 2023 Building Momentum! Saudi Arabian and U.S. Tech Startups Conduct Multi-City Tour Across the United States Twenty representatives from Saudi Arabia’s public and private sectors embarked on a multi-city tour to facilitate connections between the startup ecosystems of the United States and …
Read More» Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s family members and associates rely on the illicit drug trade to fund his regime’s violent oppression and abuse of the Syrian people. Today, the United States is taking action, in coordination with the United Kingdom, by designating six of these individuals, and two entities owned by one of those individuals, for …
Read More» Muslims worldwide too often face discrimination and hatred based on their religious beliefs. Last year, the United Nations declared March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. This date also marks four years since the terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. On that day, a gunman killed 51 Muslim worshippers in …
Read More» Press Release For Immediate Release Embassy of the United States of America February 15, 2023 Eight Decades of an Enduring and Valuable Partnership On February 14, the Embassy of the United States of America commemorated the 247th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America with a celebration hosted by Chargé …
Read More» Pentagon Spokesman Lt. Col. Phil Ventura provided the following readout: Senior officials of the United States and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) convened the latest round of U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council Working Groups on Integrated Air and Missile Defense and Maritime Security in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 13, 2023. The meeting built …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 13, 2023 We are deeply troubled by Israel’s decision yesterday to advance reportedly nearly 10,000 settlement units and to begin a process to retroactively legalize nine outposts in the West Bank that were previously illegal under Israeli law. Like previous administrations, Democratic and Republican, we strongly oppose such unilateral measures, which …
Read More» REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 8, 2023 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mary Beth, thank you very much, and good morning, good afternoon, good evening. It’s great to see so many friends and colleagues on the screen today. Thank you so much for joining the fourth and actually final COVID-19 Global Action Plan Ministerial meeting. So we created this …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 3, 2023 The following joint statement was released by the Governments of the France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Begin Text: We, the governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, take note of the report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that Iran …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 3, 2023 The United States is designating eight Iranian individuals in leadership roles at Paravar Pars, an Iranian firm that produces unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force. Iranian UAVs are being transferred to Russia for use in its brutal and unprovoked war against Ukraine. We …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 3, 2023 The United States is announcing today two new security assistance packages to help Ukraine continue to defend itself against Russia’s brutal war. These packages include critical air defense and counter-drone capabilities to help Ukraine defend its people, as well as armored infantry vehicles and more equipment that Ukraine is …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 1, 2023 I am taking action today to impose additional visa restrictions on certain current or former Taliban members, members of non-state security groups, and other individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, repressing women and girls in Afghanistan through restrictive policies and violence, including the Taliban’s decision to ban women …
Read More» Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announces the procurement of Abrams tanks for Ukraine via the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), to support Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression. This USAI package underscores the continued U.S. commitment to building the capacity of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, now and into the future. Unlike Presidential Drawdown authority (PDA), which …
Read More» Representatives of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States met at the envoys level in Geneva with UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen on January 24 to discuss the crisis in Syria. Begin Text: We reaffirmed our steadfast support for UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen’s efforts to reach a political solution to the Syrian conflict …
Read More» Concurrently with the United Kingdom and the European Union, the United States today is taking further action to press for accountability for the Iranian regime’s human rights abuses by imposing sanctions on 10 additional Iranian individuals and one additional Iranian entity. This is the ninth round of designations targeting actors responsible for the crackdown on …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 6, 2023 The United States has designated seven individuals in leadership positions with Qods Aviation Industries (QAI), an Iranian defense manufacturer responsible for the design and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and of Iran’s Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO), the main organization responsible for overseeing Iran’s ballistic missile programs. Today’s action is pursuant to …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 6, 2023 In this first week of 2023, the United States continues to stand strongly behind Ukraine and our European allies and partners by announcing more than $3.75 billion in new military assistance. This assistance includes a $2.85 billion drawdown from stocks of the Department of …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Riyadh Press Release – For Immediate Release September 20, 2022 Premier American fashion designer Zeena Altalib to lead business workshops across the Kingdom “Small businesses and start-ups are proving time and again to be the driving force of economic growth.” ~Zeena Altalib The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia will host Zeena Altalib, founder and designer …
Read More» Press Release For Immediate Release Embassy of the United States of America Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 24, 2022 The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Eight Decades of Shared History, Strong Partnership, and United Vision On May 23, the Embassy of the United States of America celebrated the 246th anniversary of the …
Read More» The Department of State has revised its Travel Advisory for Saudi Arabia. Travel Advisories for Saudi Arabia, and all other countries can be found here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/ . Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to the threat of missile and drone attacks on civilian facilities. Exercise increased caution in Saudi Arabia due to terrorism. Some areas have increased …
Read More» The U.S. Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns in the strongest terms the Houthi attack on Riyadh on December 6. The Houthis’ attacks endanger innocent civilians, cities, and critical infrastructure. Through every attack, the Houthis demonstrate that they are not interested in peace. We reiterate our commitment to the security of Saudi Arabia and …
Read More» The U.S. Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly condemns the recent Houthi attack on Jizan. In the past month, the Houthis have significantly increased their targeting of innocent civilians and civilian sites in Saudi Arabia. We urge the Houthis to end these reprehensible attacks and begin working toward a peaceful, diplomatic solution under …
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U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Press Release For Immediate Release September 05, 2021 U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia Condemns the Latest Houthi Missile Attack on Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province The United States Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unequivocally condemns the latest Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Press Release For Immediate Release August 31, 2021 The United States Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly condemns the Houthis’ latest attack on Abha and its civilian airport. Innocent civilians were reportedly injured, and we wish them a speedy and full recovery. This egregious attack threatened lives, infrastructure, …
Read More» Press Release U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia For Immediate Release July 02, 2021 Announcing the 2021 Trafficking-in-Persons Report Narrative for Saudi Arabia Today at the United States Department of State, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken released the 2021 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The Report notes that the Saudi Arabian government is making …
Read More» The United States Condemns Attack on Saudi Arabia PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 24, 2021 The United States strongly condemns the latest attack on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We are gathering more information, but it appears to have been an attempt to target civilians. Such attacks contravene international law and undermine all efforts to promote peace and …
Read More» U.S. Special Representative for Iran and Venezuela Elliott Abrams concluded today a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He met with Saudi and Yemeni government officials to discuss joint efforts to counter Iran’s aggressive and malign activities in the region. In his meetings, Special Representative Abrams emphasized that Iran’s destabilizing actions put U.S. partners …
Read More» This morning, at the Jeddah Cemetery, a ceremony commemorating the end of World War I was the target of an improvised explosive device attack. The Embassies of France, Greece, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States, which were associated with this commemoration, strongly condemn this cowardly attack. Such attacks on innocent people are shameful …
Read More» STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO October 29, 2020 Iran-backed Houthi Attacks Against Saudi Arabia We condemn yesterday’s attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis against Saudi Arabia. These attacks were launched indiscriminately towards Riyadh, and risked the lives of innocent civilians, including Americans. For years, Saudi Arabia has endured these types of reckless attacks and for …
Read More» Following is the text of a Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Small Group on Syria. Begin text: We, the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the United States continue to strongly support a political resolution of the Syrian crisis on the basis of UN Security …
Read More» STRIKING ANOTHER HISTORIC AGREEMENT: President Donald J. Trump has brokered a peace agreement between Sudan and Israel – the third such agreement between Israel and an Arab-Muslim nation in less than three months. Today, Israel and Sudan have agreed to make peace and to normalize their relations in another landmark agreement brokered by President Trump. …
Read More» President Donald J. Trump, Sudanese Chairman of the Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today to discuss Sudan’s historic progress towards democracy and opportunities to advance peace in the region. After decades of living under a brutal dictatorship, the people of Sudan are finally …
Read More» The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Begin text: The Governments of the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held a meeting of the U.S.-Saudi Strategic Dialogue on October 14, 2020, in Washington, D.C. Secretary of …
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READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 1, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Secretary Pompeo expressed his concern over the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for a global response to counter it. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Mission Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 23, 2020 Location: Nationwide Event: To combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that a 7 PM to 6 AM curfew will be in effect for 21 days beginning this evening, March 23, with very limited exceptions involving life …
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Office of the Spokesperson The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 28, 2020“We are not here to lecture—we are not here to tell other people how to live, what to do, who to be, or how to worship. Instead, we are here to offer partnership – based on shared interests and values – to …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Press Statement Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson November 6, 2019 Agreement in Southern Yemen The United States welcomes the signing of the Riyadh Agreement between the Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG) and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) yesterday in Riyadh. We are hopeful that with this agreement, all parties will work together to …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Readout November 5, 2019 Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir. The Secretary thanked the Minister for …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson October 12, 2019 Under Secretary Hale’s Travel to the UAE and Saudi Arabia Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David P. Hale will travel to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia October 12-18. During his trip, the Under Secretary will meet with senior government officials from both …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Pompeo June 24, 2019 Houthi Attack on Abha Airport Yesterday, Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a drone attack on the Abha airport in Saudi Arabia for the second time in less than two weeks. Initial reports suggest one person was killed and …
Read More» U.S. Embassy – Riyadh Counselor for Public Affairs, Dr. Brian Shott Exclusive to al-Riyadh newspaper April 17, 2019 “It was great to attend the IECHE and see the interest and enthusiasm in higher education! Thanks to the Ministry of Education and the organizers for staging this major and important event and bringing together hundreds …
Read More» U.S. Embassy – Riyadh For Immediate Release Media Note April 10, 2019 U.S. Embassy Participated in a Workshop to Promote Stabilization in Yemen Together with the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and the Yemen Affairs Unit, and the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations of the U.S. Department of State …
Read More» Yesterday, Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner, Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt, and United States Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook returned to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and met with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Building on previous conversations, they discussed increasing cooperation …
Read More» Exercise increased caution in Saudi Arabia due to terrorism and the threat of missile attacks on civilian targets. Do not travel to: Within 50 miles of the border with Yemen due to terrorism and armed conflict. Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Saudi Arabia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON April 11, 2018 Houthi Missile Attack on Riyadh The United States strongly condemns today’s Houthi missile attack on Riyadh. We support the right of our Saudi partners to defend their borders against these threats, which are fueled by the …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2018 Statement by the Press Secretary on the Houthi Commercial Maritime Attack The United States is very concerned about the Houthis’ latest attempt to escalate the war in Yemen, this time by attacking a commercial vessel while it transited one of the …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 30, 2018 Statement by The Press Secretary on The Efforts by Yemen’s Houthis to Destabilize the Arabian Peninsula Yemen’s Houthis have responded to efforts by the United Nations to reinvigorate a political process in Yemen by threatening to conduct more reckless …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release March 26, 2018 Statement By Spokesperson Heather Nauert Houthi Missile Attacks in Saudi Arabia We strongly condemn the dangerous Houthi missile attacks aimed at several cities in Saudi Arabia Sunday night. Our condolences go out to the families of any who were …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2018 Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia President Donald J. Trump met yesterday with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. President Trump and the Crown Prince reviewed progress in strengthening …
Read More» White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 20 March 2018 Remarks by President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Before Luncheon PRESIDENT TRUMP: It’s an honor to have the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia with us, and his representatives, many of whom I know …
Read More» White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 20 March 2018 Remarks by President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Before Bilateral Meeting PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much, everybody. It’s a great honor to have the Crown Prince with us. Saudi Arabia has been a …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2018 Statement from the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on the Attack in Salisbury We, the leaders of France, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom, abhor the attack that took place against Sergei and Yulia …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 31, 2018 The Department of State published a Final Rule on January 31, 2018, that increases the passport execution fee. The passport execution fee will be $35 starting on April 2, 2018. This rule increased the fee $10 from the previous $25 fee. Individuals who apply for a …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2018 Statement from the Press Secretary on the Visit of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia President Donald J. Trump will welcome Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to the White House on March 20, 2018. …
Read More» [March 6, 2018] Co-led by the United States and Saudi Arabia, TFTC members meet in Kuwait City KUWAIT CITY –On March 4-5, the United States and Saudi Arabia co-led a meeting of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Representatives from the seven member countries, which include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2018 Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. President Trump and the Crown Prince discussed regional …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2018 Statement by the Press Secretary on the Saudi-Led Coalition Expanding Humanitarian Efforts in Yemen The United States welcomes the Saudi-led coalition’s efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The coalition released a humanitarian operations plan on January 22, …
Read More» UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2018 Press Release: Ambassador Haley on the Suffering in Eastern Ghouta in Syria Earlier this morning, Secretary-General Guterres told the Security Council that 400,000 Syrian civilians trapped in eastern Ghouta are living in a “hell …
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Press Statement Dhahran, Saudi Arabia February 13, 2018 U.S. Consulate General Dhahran Celebrates National Day U.S. Consul General Rachna Korhonen and her husband, Juha Korhonen, hosted the 2018 National Day reception at the U.S. Consulate General in Dhahran on February 13, 2018. Consul General Korhonen welcomed Suliman Al-Thunayan, Governor of Al-Khobar as the …
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Press Statement Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 12, 2018 U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Celebrates National Day On February 12, 2018, Chargé d’Affaires Christopher Henzel hosted Governor of Riyadh Region His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, distinguished Saudi officials, and a number of guests to celebrate the 242nd year of the independence …
Read More» Press Statement Department Spokesperson Washington, DC December 19, 2017 The United States strongly condemns the reckless Houthi missile attack today on Riyadh. We remain deeply disturbed by aggressive Houthi actions supported by Iran’s provision of advanced weapons, which threaten regional security and prolong the Yemen conflict. The United States calls on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard …
Read More» BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The foreign policy of the United States is grounded in principled realism, which begins with an honest acknowledgment of plain facts. With respect to the State of Israel, that requires officially recognizing Jerusalem as its capital and relocating the United States Embassy to Israel …
Read More» STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON November 28, 2017 On the Latest DPRK Missile Launch The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of what is likely an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, indiscriminately threatening its neighbors, the region and global stability. The DPRK’s relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them …
Read More» The United States notes the successful conclusion of the Riyadh II conference of the Syrian opposition and its work to bring together a diverse array of groups to form a unified delegation that can enter into substantive negotiations in the upcoming round of UN sponsored talks in Geneva. The United States commends the role of …
Read More» Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 22, 2017 In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) on November 25 and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United States reaffirms its commitment to defending the rights of women and girls …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary November 24, 2017 Statement from the Press Secretary on the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen The United States welcomes the announcement from Saudi Arabia and the Saudi-led coalition that it is reopening Hudaydah port and Sanaa International Airport to allow the urgent flow of humanitarian aid to the …
Read More» Iranian Network Prints Counterfeit Yemeni Bank Notes for IRGC-Qods Force WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated a network of individuals and entities involved in a large-scale scheme to help Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) counterfeit currency to support its destabilizing activities. This network …
Read More» November 14, 2017 Today, DHS and FBI released a pair of Joint Technical Alerts ( TA17-318A and TA17-318B ) that provide details on tools and infrastructure used by North Korea to target the media, aerospace, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors in the United States and globally. The North Korean government malicious cyber activity noted in these alerts …
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Remarks of U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Future Investment Initiative Conference October 25, 2017 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Introduction Good Afternoon. Thank you to His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, and His Excellency, Yasser al-Rumayyan, the Managing Director of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, for welcoming our delegation to your country. I am pleased …
Read More» U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs October 25, 2017 Treasury and Terrorist Financing Targeting Center Partners Issue First Joint Sanctions Against Key Terrorists and Supporters Treasury Collaborates with TFTC Member States to Designate ISIS-Y and AQAP Leaders, Financiers, and Facilitators WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets …
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Readout from a Treasury Spokesperson on Secretary Mnuchin’s Meeting with Saudi Minister of Finance His Excellency Mohammed Al Jadaan and His Excellency Dr. Ahmed al-Kholifey, Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority Riyadh – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin met with Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan and Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority Governor Dr. …
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Consular Affairs Press Guidance October 13, 2017 NEW ENTRY PERIOD FOR DIVERSITY VISA (DV) PROGRAM – DV-2019 Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered. We regret the inconvenience to Diversity Visa entrants. In …
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President Donald J. Trump spoke yesterday with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. King Salman praised President Trump for his visionary new Iran strategy and pledged to support American leadership. President Trump thanked King Salman for Saudi Arabia’s support and emphasized the importance of the Gulf Cooperation Council in countering Iran’s destabilizing activities in Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and elsewhere in the region. The leaders agreed on the …
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“It is time for the entire world to join us in demanding that Iran’s government end its pursuit of death and destruction.” – President Donald J. Trump President Donald J. Trump, in consultation with his national security team, has approved a new strategy for Iran. It is the culmination of nine months of deliberation with …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary September 24, 2017 President Donald J. Trump Announces Enhanced National Security Measures New security measures establish minimum requirements for international cooperation to support U.S. visa and immigration vetting Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the establishment of enhanced national security measures, aimed at creating—for the first …
Read More» President Donald J. Trump spoke today with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. The President and the King praised the resilience of the communities affected by Hurricane Harvey, and King Salman offered his condolences to the families who have lost loved ones. President Trump and King Salman also discussed the need to …
Read More» On August 22, 2017, Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner, Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy Dina Powell, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian Gulf Affairs Tim Lenderking met with Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and his senior advisors. The two sides …
Read More» Today the State Department released its annual report, Country Reports on Terrorism 2016, which provides the Department of State’s annual Congressionally-mandated assessment of trends and events in international terrorism that transpired from January 1 to December 31, 2016. The report provides policy-related assessments, country-by-country breakdowns of foreign government counterterrorism cooperation; and contains information on state sponsors …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE July 5, 2017 Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Brett McGurk will host senior leaders of the Coalition for a series of meetings in Washington D.C next week. On …
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 3, 2017 The United States condemns the cowardly attacks targeting innocent civilians in London this evening. We understand U.K. police are currently treating these as terrorist incidents. The United States stands ready to provide any assistance authorities in the United Kingdom may request. Our hearts are …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary May 30, 2017 MR. SPICER: Good afternoon. I hope you all had the opportunity to pay your respects to the yesterday on Memorial Day. I want to begin by recapping the incredible, historic trip that the President and the First Lady have just concluded, because it truly …
Read More» Special Briefing Stuart E. Jones Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Briefing Room Washington, DC May 30, 2017 MS NAUERT: Hi, everyone. Hope you’re doing well and you all had a nice weekend. Welcome back to the State Department and thank you so much for joining us today. We know a lot of you are …
Read More» U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs Press Release: May 21, 2017 U.S. and Saudi Arabia to Co-Chair New Terrorist Financing Targeting Center Collaboration with Gulf Partners to Counter Terror Networks Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Today, the United States and Saudi Arabia signed a historic agreement announcing the two nations’ intent to …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary May 20, 2017 The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia dedicate themselves to strengthening their Strategic Partnership for the 21st Century, and to charting a renewed path toward a peaceful Middle East where economic development, trade, and diplomacy are hallmarks of regional and …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON May 20, 2017 From a Press Availability in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the Reelection of Iranian President Rouhani What we hope – what I would hope – is that Rouhani now has a new term, and that he use that term to begin …
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FOREIGN MINISTER AL-JUBEIR: (In Arabic.) SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, thank you very much as well, Your Excellency, and I think it was, in many respects, a truly historic event this afternoon, this Arab Islamic American Summit. And first, I want to congratulate the King, first for convening such a historic event, but also on his remarks. …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson May 20, 2017 Today, in a significant expansion of the more than seven-decade long security relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the President and Secretary Tillerson attended a signing ceremony for almost $110 billion worth of defense capabilities to be conveyed via …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary PRESS BRIEFING BY PRESS SECRETARY SEAN SPICER SPICER: Wow, we got a full house today. Good afternoon. It’s good to be back with you. Apparently I was a little missed. We’re one week out from the President’s first foreign trip, so I wanted to make sure, as …
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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security John F. Kelly’s visit in Saudi Arabia JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – Secretary of Homeland Security John F. Kelly met with Crown Prince and Minister of Interior Muhammad bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation to confront emerging and persistent security threats. Secretary Kelly’s visit and …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary May 4, 2017 President Trump has accepted the invitation of King Salman bin Abd Al-Aziz, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia later this month. The visit will reaffirm the strong partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia and …
Read More» UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2017 Ambassador Nikki Haley Marks World Press Freedom Day U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley joined other member states of the Group of Friends on the Protection of Journalists in marking …
Read More» Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC May 3, 2017 Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of a free press around the world. We honor those men and women who work tirelessly, often at great personal risk, to tell the stories we would not otherwise …
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Readout from a Treasury Spokesperson on Secretary Mnuchin’s Meeting with Saudi Arabian Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan and Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority Governor Ahmed al-Kholifey WASHINGTON – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin met with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan and Governor Ahmed al-Kholifey. The Secretary highlighted the longstanding bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia and commended the Minister and Governor for Saudi Arabia’s leadership on countering the financing of illicit threats. The Secretary …
Read More» The U.S. military strike against Shayrat airfield on April 6 was a measured response to the Syrian government’s use of chemical weapons. The president directed this action to deter future use of chemical weapons and to show the United States will not passively stand by while Assad murders innocent people with chemical weapons, which are …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2017 Readout of the President’s Call with King Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia President Donald J. Trump spoke yesterday with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi …
Read More» April 9, 2017 Statement on Attacks in Egypt The United States condemns in the strongest terms the barbaric attacks on Christian places of worship in Tanta and Alexandria that killed dozens of innocent people and injured many more on this holy day of Palm Sunday. We express our condolences to the families and friends of …
Read More» Secretary Tillerson statement on Syria strike SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good evening, all. I particularly want to try to just give you a little bit of background on how we got to the statements by the President and the actions that were taken tonight. As you’re well aware, Bashar al-Assad has carried out chemical attacks this past …
Read More» STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP ON SYRIA Mar-a-Lago, Florida 9:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans: On Tuesday, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad launched a horrible chemical weapons attack on innocent civilians. Using a deadly nerve agent, Assad choked out the lives of helpless men, women, and children. It was a slow and brutal death for so …
Read More» Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires on Chemical Weapons Attacks in Idlib The United States strongly condemns the chemical weapons attack in Idlib province which killed dozens, including many children. This shameful act is unacceptable and cannot be ignored by the global community. Bashar al-Assad operates in a brutal and barbaric way. Anyone who uses chemical weapons …
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Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (March 28, 2017) – U.S. Consul General Mike Hankey, joined by Eastern Province Secretary General Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed al-Battal, Eastern Province Mayor Fahad Al-Jubeir, former U.S. Consul General in Dhahran Joey Hood, and other senior Saudi officials and local community leaders, officially announced the groundbreaking of the new U.S. Consulate General …
Read More» Press Release by the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh on U.S. – Saudi Arabia Patient’s Day The United States Department of Commerce U.S. Commercial Service, in collaboration with U.S. healthcare partners, organized a U.S. – Saudi Patient Day on March 22, 2017 at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel. The event showcased the positive impacts that American medical …
Read More» Release Date: March 21, 2017 Office of Public Affairs Overview: Change to international travel carry-on items Evaluated intelligence indicates that terrorist groups continue to target commercial aviation and are aggressively pursuing innovative methods to undertake their attacks, to include smuggling explosive devices in various consumer items. Based on this information, Secretary of Homeland Security John …
Read More» Q&A: Aviation Security Enhancements for Select Last Point of Departure Airports with Commercial Flights to the United States Release Date: March 21, 2017 Q1: Why is the U.S. Government taking these steps now? Are these new policies in response to a specific terrorist threat or plot? A1: The U.S. Government is concerned about terrorists’ ongoing …
Read More» Special Briefing Senior Administration Officials Via Teleconference February 3, 2017 MODERATOR: Great. Thank you, Jon, and thank you all for joining us. Welcome to today’s call on the Treasury announcement. For your situational awareness and not for reporting purposes, we have three senior administration officials on this call. This call is on background. It is …
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Readout of Secretary Mattis’ Call with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman Pentagon Spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis provided the following readout: “Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis spoke today by telephone with Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to discuss the strong U.S.-Saudi defense partnership. In their first conversation, Secretary Mattis thanked the minister of defense for Saudi …
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EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq., and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and …
Read More» The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, is not the only threat from radical Islamic terrorism that the United States faces, but it is among the most vicious and aggressive. It is also attempting to create its own state, which ISIS claims as a “caliphate.” But there can be no accommodation or negotiation …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary January 29, 2017 READOUT OF THE PRESIDENT’S CALL WITH KING SALMAN BIN ABD AL-AZIZ AL SAUD OF THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA President Trump spoke today with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. The two leaders reaffirmed …
Read More» As the Department and its interagency partners set priorities and advance planning initiatives for the 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in India, it has come to our attention that fraudulent information has been shared on Facebook. The State Department has become aware of a site falsely advertising the Summit as held in February 2017 in …
Read More» The Trump Administration is committed to a foreign policy focused on American interests and American national security. Peace through strength will be at the center of that foreign policy. This principle will make possible a stable, more peaceful world with less conflict and more common ground. Defeating ISIS and other radical Islamic terror groups will …
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The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Announces the Construction Award for the New U.S. Consulate General in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Caddell Construction Co. of Montgomery, Alabama, was awarded the construction contract for the new U.S. Consulate General project in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The multi-building complex will be situated on a 10.5-acre site in the city of …
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Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the American Embassy. I’m glad that you could join us this evening to watch events taking place today, Election Day, in the United States. سيداتي وسادتي – مرحباً بكم في السفارة الأمريكية. أنا سعيد جداً لحضوركم معنا هذا المساء لمتابعة مجريات الانتخابات الرئاسية الأمريكية بعد اذنكم سوف أتابع كلمتي باللغة …
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U.S. Treasury Department Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 27, 2016 CONTACT: Whitney Smith, Treasury Public Affairs (202) 622-2960 REMARKS BY TREASURY SECRETARY JACOB J. LEW AT THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL FINANCE MINISTERIAL RIYADH – I would like to thank my colleagues from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries for inviting me to join …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 26, 2016 Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and London, United Kingdom, October 26–31, to promote and strengthen the Department of State’s cross-cultural and educational diplomacy efforts. In Jeddah, October 26–28, Assistant Secretary Ryan …
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Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC October 15, 2016 The world came together today in yet another milestone on the path toward a safer, more sustainable future. In Kigali, Rwanda, I was proud to help represent the United States as the nearly 200 Parties to the Montreal Protocol agreed to an amendment …
Read More» Veto Message from the President — S.2040 TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: I am returning herewith without my approval S. 2040, the “Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act” (JASTA), which would, among other things, remove sovereign immunity in U.S. courts from foreign governments that are not designated state sponsors of terrorism. I have …
Read More» Press Release For Immediate Release July 13, 2016 Reopening of Saudi Arabian Market to U.S. Beef Marks the Successful Culmination of Trade Talks U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Joseph W. Westphal praised a recent agreement by the United States and Saudi Arabia to reopen the Saudi Arabian market …
Read More» “ As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close, Muslims from the United States to Saudi Arabia and beyond should now be celebrating the advent of Eid Al Fitr. Instead many of us will be grieving, in particular the families of the Saudi security forces personnel and others who were hurt or killed in …
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Statement by the U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Joseph W. Westphal 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit Delegates from Saudi Arabia “I am happy to announce that Rafah Alkhatib, Nermin Sa’d, Ahmed Hamdan, Salem Alenzi, Salim Hammoud, Ahmad Shadid, Hamza Raad, Raoum AlSuhaibani, Bader al-Zahrani, and Mazen Hayek will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will …
Read More» Statement by the U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Joseph W. Westphal on the Occasion of the Visit of Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the United States “I welcome Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the United States. His visit provides an important opportunity to continue our conversations on a variety …
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On the Occasion of Ramadan On behalf of the United States Department of State, Teresa and I wish Muslims in the United States and around the world a happy and blessed Ramadan. Ramadan is a cherished month in Islam. It is a sacred period of prayer and fasting, offering hospitality, and remembering those who are …
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Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Highness King Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Muhammed bin Nayef bin Abdul Aziz al Saud and other senior Saudi leadership today to discuss a range of regional issues – Yemen, Libya, and Syria — with particular emphasis on the situation in Syria in the …
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Press Release For Immediate Release April 26, 2016 Ambassador Joseph W. Westphal’s Remarks C3 Saudi-American Healthcare Forum Opening Ceremony Program April 26, 2016, Ritz Carlton, Riyadh Asalamu alekum. Your Royal Highness, Excellencies, friends, colleagues, it’s wonderful to join you this afternoon to explore ways we can work together to improve patient care in Saudi Arabia …
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Op-Ed Arun M. Kumar Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and Assistant Secretary for Global Markets U.S. Department of Commerce March 31, 2016 Op-Ed: Deepening the Saudi-U.S. Business Partnership Through Investment The 4th U.S. Saudi Business Opportunities Forum held in Riyadh March 23-24 brought together Government and business leaders from the United …
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Press Release For Immediate Release March 15, 2016 The United States Department of Commerce is organizing a U.S. Healthcare Technology and Healthcare Services Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia April 23 – 27 comprising 19 leading U.S. firms and hospitals with stops in Riyadh and Jeddah. The purpose of the mission is to introduce American healthcare …
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Thank you and welcome to all of you. Those of you who are in traditional American garb, the blue jean, I want to congratulate you. You know, the inventor of the blue jean was Levi Strauss, and he was an immigrant to America. And so, we thank you for wearing our national dress. I …
Read More» U.S. Consulate Dhahran has received the prestigious 2015 President’s Award for Customer Service for its ongoing outreach work in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The team was honored at an awards ceremony held in Washington, DC on December 15th. The Consulate team was recognized by the White House for its outstanding work providing consular services across …
Read More» New Initiative Will Focus on Public Health Preparedness for Emerging, Neglected Diseases The Sabin Vaccine Institute Product Development Partnership (Sabin PDP) today in Riyadh signed a project agreement with King Saud University to build vaccine research and development capacity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and advance the establishment of a vaccine …
Read More» Hello, First, let me start by thanking Rector Dr. Badran Alomar and his team for hosting us today. You have an impressive team of scientists and professors here at King Saud University. Since my tenure as a political science professor at Oklahoma State University I have developed a resolute conviction that our universities are the …
Read More» The United States Mission in Saudi Arabia expresses its deep regret for the loss of ten Saudi soldiers in last Friday’s attack in Yemen. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen during this difficult time. Our commitment to Saudi Arabia remains firm and we continue to urge all parties to seek …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Dhahran strongly condemns the May 22 suicide bombing in Qatif. Consul General Mike Hankey stated, “I strongly condemn the vicious attack in Qatif and mourn those killed. We send our sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We stand with the Qatif community …
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