Bureau of International Organization Affairs
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It is critically important that institutions and structures aimed at facilitating the peaceful settlement of disputes operate with due regard for state sovereignty and the principles enshrined in the UN Charter. We call for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Russia must cease its attacks on…
The United States informed UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay of our decision to withdraw from UNESCO. UNESCO works to advance divisive social and cultural causes and maintains an outsized focus on the UN sustainable development goals, a globalist ideological agenda for…
Today After the Brief, I highlight @StateDept's commitment to America First, including our decision to veto WHO's 2024 International Health Regulations amendments, our withdrawal from UNESCO, and our warning to Americans: Do not travel to Venezuela!
Big congratulations to @EU_UNGeneva and @ITU for an extra-terrestrially successful screening of the classic film E.T.! 🎬 Together, we celebrated connection—both on screen and right here in Geneva.
💫🎞️ Magic, moonlight & a little extraterrestrial wonder. Last night at Lake Geneva, E.T. lit up the sky & our hearts💕. Together w/ @ITU, we co-organized this event to underline the importance of connectivity for all, everywhere. Happy 160th anniversary to ITU! #ConnectTheWorld
Today, the United States announced our decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Like many UN organizations, UNESCO strayed from its founding mission. Going forward, U.S. participation in international organizations must make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
The United States is disappointed in recent personnel decisions by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. UN institutions require principled leadership from impartial actors. We’ll continue to advocate for leaders who can focus the UN on its founding principles.
👏 Trump administration officially rejects pandemic-related WHO rules. "The revisions would have granted the WHO the power to order global lockdowns, travel restrictions, and any other measures deemed necessary to address 'potential public health risks.'" justthenews.com/nation/states/…
Read the full Joint Statement from Secretary Rubio and Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy: tinyurl.com/4shrjkds
The United States supports peace and stability in Colombia and justice for the many victims of years of vicious narcoterrorism. Colombia’s current path to peace faces critical obstacles. We urge the Colombian government to strengthen its resolve and to encourage efforts by…
The proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations open the door to the kind of narrative management, propaganda, and censorship that we saw during the COVID pandemic. The United States can cooperate with other nations without jeopardizing our civil liberties,…
Today's After the Brief: Deputy Spox Houston covers sanctions on Tren de Aragua's leader, the ordered departure at U.S. Mission in Iraq, and more. @StateDept remains committed to the safety and security of the American people.
Chargé d’Affaires Finerty was pleased to host @AustraliaUN_GVA Ambassador Clare Walsh for a productive meeting to deepen cooperation on shared multilateral priorities, from Quad collaboration to advancing UN reform.
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP SIGNS THE HALT FENTANYL ACT INTO LAW!🇺🇸 “We renew our vow to liberate America from this horrible plague, and we'll be getting the drug dealers, pushers, and peddlers off our streets, AND WE WILL NOT REST UNTIL WE HAVE ENDED THE DRUG OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC.”
The report, which meticulously details evidence of North Korea’s violations of UN sanctions, is available in six languages. The MSMT will continue publishing reports on North Korea’s UN sanctions violations on a range of topics: msmt.info/Publications/R…
President Trump has outlined his clear vision of a prosperous Middle East and a stable Syria at peace with itself and its neighbors. The United States unequivocally condemns the violence in Suwayda, Syria. All parties must step back and engage in meaningful dialogue that leads…
Today the U.S. rejected the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations, delivering on the Trump Administration’s promise to fight for Americans in the international system. @StateDept and @HHSGov are working together to ensure our national sovereign right to make…
“Pleased to meet with @rafaelmgrossi to discuss the wide range of 🇺🇸 priorities that the @iaeaorg advances. Our close partnership contributes to U.S. and international security.” – Arms Control and Nonproliferation Senior Bureau Official Paul Watzlavick.
Protecting the NPT and strengthening non-proliferation are central to @IAEAorg’s work. Thanks to @StateDept’s @StateISN Paul Watzlavick 🇺🇸 for continued, strong support of the Agency’s mission, and our work in Iran, Ukraine and elsewhere.
“The U.S. is prepared to be a partner with any nation on earth that wants to pursue a civil nuclear program that clearly is not geared towards weaponization or threatening the security of their neighbors.” - @SecRubio at MOU signing ceremony on Nuclear Cooperation with Bahraini…
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a results-focused alternative to a broken aid system, following through on President Trump’s commitment to feed Gaza’s civilians without supporting Hamas or prolonging the conflict. The United States supports creative solutions that…
Together with Greece, the U.S. led the UNSC in extending reporting on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. These terrorist strikes threaten global trade & regional security—and must stop now. We also condemn Iran’s continued violations of UNSCR 2216 enabling Houthi violence.…