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

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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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Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Greece and Türkiye

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Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Athens, Greece and Istanbul, Türkiye October 8-10, 2024, for ministerial and private sector meetings on regional energy transitions and energy security priorities. In Athens, Assistant Secretary Pyatt will discuss advancing U.S.-Greece energy cooperation with senior Greek officials including from the Office of the Prime […]

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Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Atlanta

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Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Atlanta hide Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Atlanta Media Note October 18, 2024 Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Atlanta, Georgia on October 19-20, 2024. While in Atlanta, Under Secretary Jenkins […]

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U.S. Department of State Partners with the Recording Academy® to Launch the American Music Mentorship Program

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As part of its global efforts to elevate music to bring people together, promote peace, and support the creative economy, the U.S. Department of State, in partnership with the Recording Academy®, announced today the launch of the inaugural American Music Mentorship Program (AMMP). This mentorship program brings together a cohort of 20 mid-level music professionals […]

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Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Serbia

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Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Serbia from October 9-11 to advance our cooperation through the Minerals Security Partnership Forum on developing diverse and sustainable critical minerals supply chains. He will also promote trade and economic opportunities with the United States. In Belgrade, Under Secretary Fernandez […]

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Joint Statement on the Republic of Korea-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Vice Foreign Ministerial Meeting

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The following is the joint statement released by the Vice Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Korea and Japan and the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States. Begin Text: The 1st Vice Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Kim Hong Kyun, the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha

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Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha October 15, 2024 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha today to reaffirm the United States’ enduring […]

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Joint Statement on the United States – Papua New Guinea Strategic Partnership Dialogue

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The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Papua New Guinea on the occasion of the first United States – Papua New Guinea Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Washington, D.C. Begin text:  United States Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Independent State of Papua New Guinea Deputy Prime […]

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Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Travel to Japan and the Republic of Korea

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Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell will travel to Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) October 15-17, 2024. In Japan, Deputy Secretary Campbell will meet with senior Japanese officials to discuss joint efforts to confront regional security threats, as well as cooperation around co-production of defense technologies that will further enhance deterrence capabilities in […]

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Outcomes of the 57th Session of the UN Human Rights Council

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During the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the United States worked closely with UN Member States to highlight and address pressing human rights concerns and to uphold the universal values, aspirations, and principles that have underpinned the UN system since its founding.  Our statements and positions underscored the U.S. commitment to promoting the […]

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