U.S. Advances Cooperation with Japan and the Philippines to Build Economic Resilience 

On October 25, senior government officials from the United States, Japan, and the Philippines convened an informal trilateral discussion in Manila on countering economic coercion and promoting economic resilience.  The discussion was chaired by Ms. Ma. Corazon Halili—Dichosa, Executive Director for Industry Development Services at the Board of Investments of the Republic of the Philippines.  The U.S. delegation was led by Jonathan Fritz, Chief of Staff to Jose W. Fernandez, the Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment at the U.S. Department […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday. They discussed the importance of ending the war in Gaza, bringing all the hostages home, and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people. On Lebanon, they reaffirmed the need for a diplomatic resolution to the […]

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United States Ambassador-at-Large Dyer’s Travel to Turkmenistan

U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Ambassador Cindy Dyer, will travel to Turkmenistan on October 26 to discuss the country’s efforts to combat human trafficking with a wide range of government and civil society stakeholders. During her visit, she will meet with senior government officials, including the Foreign Minister, Prosecutor General, and […]

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The 2024 Fifth U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez led the fifth U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD), conducted under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), on October 23, 2024, virtually from Washington, D.C. Under Secretary […]

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United States and Montenegro Advance Economic Cooperation at First Official Senior-Level Economic Dialogue

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez met with Montenegrin Deputy Prime Minister Nik Gjeloshaj in Washington, D.C., on October 21 for the first in-person U.S.-Montenegro Senior Economic Dialogue together with Minister of Energy Sasa Mujovic, Minister of Public Administration Marash Dukaj, Minister of Maritime Affairs Filip Radulovic, and Minister […]

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United States and Peru Convene Annual Dialogue of the U.S.-Peru Child Protection Compact Partnership 

Officials from the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office), the U.S.Embassy in Lima, the Republic of Peru, including members of the Multisectoral Commission against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants, along with implementing partners, the International Labor Organization, and the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative,convened in Lima for the final Annual Dialogue of the U.S.-Peru Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership.    The CPC Partnership is a jointly developed, […]

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2024 Secretary’s Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions

On October 21, 2024, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will present the second annual Secretary’s Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions at the U.S. Department of State. This award honors six civil society leaders for their exceptional courage, leadership, and commitment to advancing racial equity, justice, and human rights. Following the ceremony, the awardees will […]

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From Escape to Better Life:  Engagement, Education, & Empowerment for North Korean Survivors

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the landmark United Nations Commission of Inquiry report on human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of Unification Kim Yung-ho, and Ambassador Shigeo Yamada hosted a U.S.-ROK-Japan trilateral engagement on DPRK human rights in Washington, […]

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U.S.-Mongolia Energy Dialogue Joint Statement

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Mongolia following the successful conclusion of the second U.S.-Mongolia Energy Dialogue. Delegations from the United States and Mongolia met in Ulaanbaatar for the second U.S.-Mongolia Energy Dialogue on October 1, 2024. The Department of State’s Bureau of […]

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Secretary Blinken to Honor Global Anti-Racism Champions Awardees at the State Department

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver on-camera remarks at 11:00 a.m. on October 21, 2024 for the Secretary of State’s Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the U.S. Department of State. The Secretary will be joined by Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith. The event will be streamed live on state.gov and the Department of State YouTube channel.  The awardees from […]

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