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Joint Statement on U.S.-Mauritania Energy Security Dialogue – United States Department of State

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The text of the following statement was released by the governments of the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on the occasion of the second U.S.-Mauritania Energy Security Dialogue on November 21, 2024.   The governments of the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania held their second Energy Security Dialogue on November 21 to consolidate advances […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi

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Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Blinken’s Call with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi Secretary Blinken’s Call with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi November 22, 2024 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi to […]

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Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Rodríguez’s and Department of Labor Deputy Under Secretary Lee’s Travel to Bangladesh

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A U.S. government-led delegation will travel to Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 22-25, 2024, to support economic resilience, stability, growth, as well as meaningful and quality jobs in Bangladesh.  The delegation will be led by Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Kelly M. Fay Rodríguez, on behalf of the Department of State, and Deputy Undersecretary Thea Lee, […]

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Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Greenland 

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Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Nuuk, Greenland November 19-21 to meet with Greenlandic government officials, private sector representatives, and research institutions to discuss economic and investment opportunities in Greenland’s mineral sector. Under Secretary Fernandez will meet with Greenlandic officials to discuss diversifying critical mineral supply […]

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FY 2024 Presidential Rank Awards for the Civil Service and Foreign Service

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The President approved the FY2024 Presidential Rank Awards (PRA) for eight Senior Executive Service (SES) and 58 Senior Foreign Service (SFS) members of the U.S. State Department.  Presidential Rank Awards are conferred each year to a select group of career members of the SES and SFS who have provided sustained exceptional service to the American people.  These senior members are […]

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Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the 2024 OSAC Annual Briefing

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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver remarks at the 2024 Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Annual Briefing on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 9:05 a.m. ET in Arlington, VA.   The OSAC Annual Briefing brings together approximately 1,200 security executives from U.S. organizations operating abroad, including Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, faith-based organizations, and […]

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Sanctioning Additional Violent Israeli Individuals and Entities

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The United States continues to take action against those who undermine peace, security, and stability in the West Bank. The Department of State is imposing financial sanctions on the individuals and entity below, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14115, for their connection to violence or threats of violence targeting civilians, efforts to place civilians in reasonable […]

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First Public Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Responsible Business Conduct

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Today, the Advisory Committee on Responsible Business Conduct convened for the first time. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Dafna Rand and Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Amy Holman delivered remarks, while the Committee discussed preliminary recommendations to advance human rights and environmental considerations in business […]

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Under Secretary Zeya Travels to Algeria and Egypt

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HomeUnder Secretary Zeya Travels to Algeria and Egypt hide Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Algiers, Algeria, and Cairo, Egypt from November 17-21, 2024, to engage on humanitarian cooperation across the Middle East and Africa, human rights, and partnership to fight trafficking in persons and […]

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The United States and Ukraine Announce Partnership on Leading Edge Small Modular Reactor Projects at COP29

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Today, at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP 29), U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins and Ukraine Minister of Energy German Galushchenko announced three project partnerships under the Foundational Infrastructure for the Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program.  These partnerships will help […]

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