Washington, DC - Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel will travel to Los Angeles, California on May 26-27 to meet with entertainment and media executives and content creators from the Middle East, Europe and South Asia. He will be accompanied by Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan.

They will discuss ongoing cultural programs and explore potential new partnerships. The discussions reflect Secretary Kerry’s commitment to U.S. cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges in the areas of film and entertainment.