FEMA Administrator Meets with European Crisis Management Community in Brussels

Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Meets with European Crisis Management Community in Brussels | site |



Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) press release dated: May 4, 2022

Washington - - FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discussed the importance of disaster resilient communities with European crisis management leaders in Brussels last week.

Brussels - - FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is welcomed to Brussels by the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Michael Adler (Photo by FEMA photographer)

Partnerships with the international disaster community provide vital learning opportunities. By sharing lessons learned, all parties are better able to posture themselves for future events, thereby protecting their citizens and infrastructure. Resilience...

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Minister of Defence Andrii Taran | site |




(Information contained in U.S. Department of Defense [DOD] press release dated: August 31, 2021)

Today, August 31, 2021, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby provided the following information: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Minister of Defence Andrii Taran to reaffirm the strategic defense partnership between the United States and Ukraine. Secretary Austin reiterated unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and Euro-Atlantic aspirations. He condemned Russia’s continued occupation of Crimea and perpetuation of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. With President Biden’s approval of a new $60 million package for additional Javelin anti-armor syste...

U.S. Statement Condemning the Recent Houthi Attack Against Saudi Arabia | site |





(Information contained in U.S. Department of State press release dated: August 31, 2021)


Today, August 31, 2021, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued the following statement: The United States strongly condemns the recent Houthi attack against Saudi Arabia that struck the civilian airport in Abha, wounding eight civilians and damaging a commercial airliner. Since the beginning of the year, Saudi Arabia has endured more than 240 attacks from the Houthis, who have endangered the Saudi people alongside more than 70,000 U.S. citizens residing in Saudi Arabia. The Houthis have also intensified their attacks inside of Yemen in recent weeks, particularly their offensive on Marib. This costly, stalemated offensive is exacerbating Yemen’s humanitarian crisis. The Houthi attacks are perpetuating the conflict, prolonging the sufferin...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken's Remarks on Our Efforts in Afghanistan | site |




(Information contained in U.S. Department of State publication dated: August 30, 2021)

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken's Remarks on Our Efforts in Afghanistan

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U.S. Secretary of State Blinken’s Call with Australian Foreign Minister Payne | site |



(Information contained in U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesperson, press release dated: August 30, 2021)


Today, August 30, 2021, U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price provided the following information:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne about recent events in Afghanistan, including the attack on U.S. forces there. They also discussed our mutual efforts to assist Afghan refugees and partners....

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s Remarks on Afghanistan | site |



(Information contained in U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesperson, press release dated: August 30, 2021)

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s Remarks on Afghanistan

Remarks to the Press

Treaty Room

Washington, DC

August 30, 2021

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. Eighteen days ago, the United States and our allies began our evacuation and relocation operation in Kabul. As you just heard from the Pentagon, a few hours ago, that operation was completed. More than 123,000 people have been safely flown out of Afghanistan. That includes about 6,000 American citizens. This has been a massive military, diplomatic, and humanitarian undertaking – one of the most difficult in our nation’s history – and an extr...

U.S. Department of State publishes Statement by the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS | site |





(Information contained in U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesperson, media note press release dated: August 30, 2021)

Statement by the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS

The Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS strongly condemns the attacks that occurred in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. We grieve for the loss of Afghan and British civilians, and American service members at the hands of Daesh/ISIS terrorists. The tragic loss of life is only compounded by the fact that those killed were endeavoring to evacuate or working to conduct that humanitarian mission. The Coalition and its partners continue to stand shoulder to shoulder, as we did when we fought to achieve the territorial defeat of Daesh/ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Daesh/ISIS remains a determined enemy and we will continue to take necess...

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken’s Call with People’s Republic of China State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi | site |



(Information contained in U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesperson, press release dated: August 29, 2021)


Today, August 29, 2021, U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price provided the following information:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with PRC State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi about the importance of the international community holding the Taliban accountable for the public commitments they have made regarding the safe passage and freedom to travel for Afghans and foreign nationals....

U.S. Department of State publishes Joint Statement on Afghanistan Evacuation Travel Assurances | site |




(Information contained in U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesperson, media note press release dated: August 29, 2021)

Joint Statement on Afghanistan Evacuation Travel Assurances

The text of the following statement was released initially by the Governments of the United States of America, Albania, Australia, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Canada, Central African Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan,...

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken’s Call with Iraqi President Barham Salih | site |




(Information contained in U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesperson, press release dated: August 28, 2021)


Today, August 28, 2021, U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price provided the following information: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Iraqi President Barham Salih and reaffirmed the U.S. government’s long-term commitment to a strong, stable, and prosperous Iraq. He expressed his belief that a long-term, deep, multifaceted, and strategic partnership with Iraq serves the American people. The Secretary reiterated that the Defeat-ISIS mission is not over but is shifting to a new phase based on the enhanced capabilities of the Iraqi Security Forces. The United States, as leader of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, and part of the NATO Mission to Iraq, will continue to train, a...