 On Wednesday, Secretary Blinken hosted the Americas Partnerships for Economic Prosperity Ministerial meeting, focused on inclusive economic growth in the Western Hemisphere and the region’s global competitiveness.
The twelve partner nations intend to tackle economic inequality, foster regional economic integration and good jobs, and restore faith in democracy by delivering for working people across the region.
At the meeting, the U.S. committed up to $30 million toward a new initiative, which will accelerate international development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean and sustain their positive effects.
“This partnership is part of a broader effort to modernize our economic relationships, to grow our economies from the bottom up and from the middle out,” the Secretary said during the event.
New Investment Climate Statements
Every year, we publish a report to help American businesses make informed decisions on where to invest worldwide, spurring economic growth at home and abroad.
Take a look at the latest report prepared by our economic officers stationed around the world.
Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, and BRELAND kicked off their public service as U.S. Global Music Ambassadors by engaging audiences through music while traveling for tours, performances, and songwriting camps. This is part of the State Department and YouTube’s Global Music Partnership to bring people together and promote peace worldwide on behalf of the American people.
TechGirls Program Begins Summer Session
 TechGirls is a State Department exchange initiative designed to empower young girls from around the world to pursue careers in STEM.
TechGirls Global is kicking off its month-long program with a tech camp at Virginia Tech University. Participants will obtain technology training and leadership development.
The 2024 cohort includes 128 participants from 38 countries who will obtain three weeks of STEM courses.
 U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung visited with students, instructors, and administrators at Kirubanandavariya Tamil Vidyalayam in Sri Lanka to demonstrate how a school food program supported by the USDA McGovern-Dole and Save the Children helps kids stay in school and excel in classrooms.
“We are proud to support 33,000 children in 263 schools in Uva province alone and over 100,000 school children across the country with vital supplemental nutrition, demonstrating the United States’ commitment to Sri Lanka’s future,” the Ambassador wrote on Twitter/X.
 The Opening Ceremony is just around the corner! Winning Olympic gold requires more than raw talent. With tremendous drive, top athletes follow rigorous training routines to hone their skills, build strength, and boost endurance. Here are four 2024 U.S. Olympians and the training regimens that will help them compete with the world’s best in Paris.
For U.S. citizens attending the Olympic or Paralympic Games, keep this important safety and security information on-hand (saved in your phone’s photos) during your time in France.
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