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Secretary Rubio discusses peace prospects with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.


United States and Slovenia host PSI Balkans meeting to combat WMD proliferation

The Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Balkans Regional Engagement, co-hosted by the United States and Slovenia from April 14-16, 2025, took place in Ljubljana, Slovenia.


IMF team discusses future cooperation during visit to Mozambique

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team conducted a visit to Maputo, Mozambique, from February 19 to March 4, 2025.


U.S. and Congo discuss cooperation and global issues in Brazzaville meeting

On March 31, 2025, a meeting took place between the United States Ambassador to the Republic of the Congo, Eugene Young, and Ambassador Guy Nestor Itoua, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Francophonie, and Congolese Abroad.


World Bank supports sustainable finance initiative for MSMEs in Kyrgyz Republic

Washington—On April 18, 2025, the World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved $120 million for a project aimed at developing a sustainable finance market for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Kyrgyz Republic.


Job creation in East Asia and Pacific: an urgent and strategic mission

As day breaks over the Philippines’ terraced rice fields, farmers prepare their harvests for transportation on recently completed farm-to-market roads.


US sends greetings to Christians worldwide during Holy Week and Easter

As the global observance of Holy Week unfolds, the United States has conveyed its greetings to Christians worldwide.


Colombian economy expands but faces fiscal challenges amid global risks

A staff team from Washington, D.C., has been engaging with Colombian authorities as part of the 2025 Article IV consultation, with visits to Bogotá occurring in February and early April.


Sinopec showcases products at Automechanika Astana 2025

Sinopec Lubricant Co. and Sinopec Fuel Oil Sales recently took part in Automechanika Astana 2025.


IMF team concludes 2025 Article IV consultations with Nigeria

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Axel Schimmelpfennig, IMF mission chief for Nigeria, carried out discussions in Lagos and Abuja from April 2 to 15, 2025, for the 2025 Article IV Consultations with Nigeria.


World Bank efforts to bolster job growth and climate resilience in the Philippines

The Philippines faces the challenge of addressing structural issues despite its dynamic economy in East Asia and the Pacific.


Kyrgyz Republic receives $121 million for water supply and sanitation program

The World Bank has announced the approval of $121 million in funding for the Kyrgyz Republic's Water Supply and Sanitation Universal Access Program's first phase.


U.S. Embassy in Tunis announces 2025 funding for women entrepreneurs program

The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program for 2025.


Economic shifts challenge job creation in East Asia and Pacific region

East Asia and the Pacific region have experienced a significant economic transformation over the last two decades, generating 131 million net new jobs.


Brigadier General Gnakolo and General LeBlanc discuss strategic priorities at ALFS 2025

Brigadier General Jean Baptiste Gnakolo, Chief of Staff of the Republic of Congo's Army, participated in the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) 2025 held in Accra, Ghana from April 7 to April 10.


U.S. extends greetings during Easter celebrations

As worshippers globally observe Holy Week and celebrate Easter, the United States sends greetings to Christians worldwide.


Australian Navy completes nuclear power training in U.S. under AUKUS partnership

The first group of enlisted sailors from the Royal Australian Navy has graduated from the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) in Charleston.


O’Neill’s diplomatic visit to Asia focuses on partnerships and strategic interests

Sean O’Neill, the Senior Bureau Official for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, plans to visit Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, and Hawaii between April 16 and April 25, 2025.


Algeria transitions from oil dependency towards a diversified economy

As dawn breaks at the Port of Algiers, cranes begin their work over container stacks.


U.S. Embassy announces online auction for May 1, 2025

The U.S. Embassy has announced it will hold an online auction on May 1, 2025.