The reports from Burma’s Rakhine state are deeply concerning. As I witnessed during a recent trip to Cox’s Bazar, the plight of the #Rohingya is urgent. We call on the military regime and all armed actors to stop the violence and grant humanitarian access immediately.

Today, I presented my credentials to ICCROM DG Aruna Gujral. With the recent confirmation of our new 🇺🇸 Ambassador to UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳, Courtney Diesel O’Donnell, the U.S. remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding cultural heritage worldwide, including vital efforts in

Congratulations to FAO Director-General QU Dongyu on winning the King Hassan II of Morocco Great World Water Prize at the #WorldWaterForum . We commend recognition of @FAO’s important work to help protect and sustainably manage water resources around the world.

Today, the first shipments of humanitarian aid arrived in Gaza via Maritime Corridor.

With food and fuel at dangerously low levels, we will continue to push for improved aid access by land, an immediate ceasefire, and an end to this conflict: usaid.gov/news-informati…

Good meeting PRC Permanent Representative to the UN Agencies in Rome, Ambassador Guang Defu, this week. We discussed priorities in #FAO , #WFP , and #IFAD , and explored opportunities for further collaboration on food security and governance. 🇺🇸🫱🏼‍🫲🏽🇨🇳

Today, I had the privilege of meeting with Secretary General Ignacio Tirado at UNIDROIT. We discussed the vital role of UNIDROIT in strengthening legal frameworks to enhance global commerce. Eager to foster a productive partnership.

Congratulations to Dr. Geoffrey Hawtin and Dr. Cary Fowler on selection as this year’s World Food Prize Laureates. Their dedication to preserving crop diversity lays a solid foundation for a more food-secure future. A much-deserved honor for their profound impact.

🇺🇸🫱🏼‍🫲🏽🇧🇩 Productive discussions with Foreign Minister Mahmud, Foreign Secretary Momen, State Minister of Primary and Mass Education Ali and other senior Government of Bangladesh officials. I focused on strengthening U.S.-Bangladesh relations, restoring and expanding opportunities

I’m proud to announce $30.5 million in additional aid for Rohingya refugees. This pivotal support, provided by Population, Refugees, and Migration Bureau and USAID, includes essential services such as nutrition, healthcare, clean water, shelter, and initiatives fostering self-sufficiency. We are steadfast in

860,000 people in Sudan have been denied humanitarian aid for more than a month because the warring parties are blocking access to lifesaving aid.

Millions face famine because of the conflict.

SAF & RSF must open up full access for humanitarian aid and end the conflict now.

🦀🌿Today in Cox's Bazar, we explored Bangladesh's first crab hatchery, a project supported by the 🇺🇸U.S. through International Fund for Agricultural Development. This initiative helps farmers build sustainable practices to address climate impacts, boosting livelihoods and resilience.

The McGovern-Dole program is helping boost education and nutrition in 140 schools in Cox’s Bazar. There is no reason we shouldn’t expand these efforts across Bangladesh. We look forward to working with the people and government of Bangladesh to do so.

🌾🫱🏼‍🫲🏽From the Paglirbill Aggregation Center to the World Food Programme e-voucher food mart in Camp 9, today visit was a chance to meet with #Rohingya refugees in need and support of #FoodSecurity .
🍚🛒 We witnessed partnerships and innovative assistance programs in action, supporting local

I’m in Bangladesh, joined by UN partners including from World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization, and International Fund for Agricultural Development
, to see first-hand the impact of U.S.-funded programs on the lives of #Rohingya refugees and their host communities. Our commitment is strong but we need others to step up and join us. 🔗Learn more

Millions of people around the world are at grave risk of famine.

Here’s how American farmers and factory workers in the state of Georgia are stepping up to save lives:

Productive meetings this week🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 including discussion of my upcoming trip to Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar with 🇧🇩Bangladesh in Italy. Also strategized with 🇯🇵 Ambasciata del Giappone in Italia and 🇧🇪 Belgium in Rome on Gaza, Sudan, and other global food security priorities. Discussed #G7 food security priorities

A special thank you to Ambassador Jack Markell Jack Markell for hosting a welcome reception for me yesterday. Heartfelt appreciation to the Rome-based UN agency representatives, permanent representatives, Ambassadors, members of the media, and my Mission colleagues for your warm welcome. We

Today I met with families from Gaza. I heard the suffering that they and their loved ones continue to endure. Some killed or wounded, others displaced.

We are working tirelessly to get more aid to people in Gaza and secure an immediate ceasefire and release of hostages.

.Food and Agriculture Organization’s work is critical in addressing global food insecurity. Today, I discussed with Director General Qu Dongyu continued U.S. support for the FAO’s important work in many areas of need around the world. #SDG2 #ZeroHunger U.S. Ambassador to UN Agencies in Rome

Last week’s meetings with, 🇨🇦Canada in Italy, 🇪🇬, and 🇲🇽Misión México @ Roma focused on areas of collaboration and the need to address global hunger hotspots like Gaza, Sudan, and Haiti. This underscores the heightened opportunity for cooperation to fight hunger and advance