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Secretary Blinken and Deputy Secretary Verma to Deliver Remarks at “Partnerships in Action: Honoring Our Commitment to Afghan Allies” Reception

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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will deliver remarks at the “Partnerships in Action:  Honoring Our Commitment to Afghan Allies” reception to recognize the partnerships that play a pivotal role in the relocation and resettlement of Afghan allies.  The remarks will highlight the […]

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Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to the UAE and Bahrain 

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Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara will be traveling to the UAE and Bahrain November 19-21.  In the UAE, SAIDR Minkara will participate in the Special Olympics Global Summit in Abu Dhabi, where she will deliver remarks on the importance of inclusive education and shifting the global narrative toward persons with disabilities to […]

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Interim Measures to Continue Columbia River Treaty Coordination

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Even as we continue to work with Canada to finalize text of treaty amendments to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime, the United States and Canada implemented an initial set of interim measures to continue our stewardship of the Columbia River.  As President Biden announced in July, the United States and Canada reached agreement in […]

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Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to The Hague and Vienna

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Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins will travel to The Hague, Netherlands and Vienna, Austria from November 23-28. While in The Hague, she will participate in the Twenty-Ninth Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP-29) of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).  Under Secretary Jenkins will deliver the U.S. […]

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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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