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The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “FATE OF HMONG REFUGEES” on Dec. 23, 2009.


“WAR CRIMES REWARDS EXPANSION ACT” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 15

The Congressional Record published “WAR CRIMES REWARDS EXPANSION ACT” in the Senate section on Dec. 15.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. It is wonderful to see this room so full, so full of friends, colleagues. As I came in from the back, I note that this area is often filled with automobiles because this is where the car show takes place. But today, we have an incredibly vibrant community with us.



News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Namibian President Hage Geingob, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, and South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor, who together represent the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ ...


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony Blinken met today with Tunisian President Kais Saied in Washington, D.C. during the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit. Secretary Blinken reiterated the United States’ deep commitment to Tunisian democracy and to supporting the aspirations ...


News Release: Today’s vote by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to remove Iran from the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women sends an unmistakable message of support from around the world to the brave people of Iran, and in particular to Iranian women and girls, who remain undaunted despite the brutality and violence perpetrated against them by the Iranian regime.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Foreign Ministers Dinner

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: So I can make this very simple and easy and quick: What he said. Thank you. (Laughter.) But I feel an obligation to add just a little bit. First of all, welcome. It is wonderful to see so many friends – colleagues – here in this room. To those of you who haven’t been here before, this is actually – Strive, this is the top floor, and this is the Benjamin Franklin Room.


“Text of Senate Amendment 6511” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Dec. 8

“Text of Senate Amendment 6511“ was published in the Senate section on pages S7078-S7079 on Dec. 8


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s a great pleasure to be able to see the president of Tunisia, President Saied. Mr. President, welcome. Very good to have you here. We have a longstanding partnership between the United States and Tunisia, the Tunisian people. And it’s one to which the United States attaches great importance.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Washington, D.C. during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Secretary Blinken underscored our commitment to the U.S.-Egypt strategic partnership, commended Egypt’s ...


Release: Today’s vote by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to remove Iran from the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women sends an unmistakable message of support from around the world to the brave people of Iran, and in particular to Iranian women and girls, who remain undaunted despite the brutality and violence perpetrated against them by the Iranian regime.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. It’s a pleasure to welcome President Nyusi of Mozambique here to the State Department. We are very much looking forward to our collaboration when Mozambique becomes a member of the United Nations Security Council in January, but we’re also strong partners -...


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken thanked President Akufo-Addo for Ghana’s strong collaboration with the United States on the United Nations Security Council. They also discussed our shared commitment to bolster economic growth and investment, democracy, and security in West Africa.


News Release: At the first ever U.S.-Africa Space Forum , Nigeria and Rwanda became the first African nations to sign the Artemis Accords. Participants in the Forum, which was part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, discussed how to further shared goals through the peaceful exploration and use of outer space.


Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs publishes 28 in October

There were 28 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs in October.


Release: Public Notice. The Funding Opportunity number is SFOP0009268. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: DRL Promoting Human Rights and Accountability in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea). I. Requested Objectives for Statements of Interest...


REMARKS FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY MEDINA U.S.-AFRICA SPACE FORUM

Release: Good morning. Thank you to Executive Secretary Chirag Parikh and the U.S. National Space Council for inviting me to speak today. President Biya, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Ali Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer Francis Ngabo, Administrator Nelson… distinguished guests and colleagues … it’s wonderful to be here with all of you as we mark the first day of the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit.


News Release: Good morning. Thank you to Executive Secretary Chirag Parikh and the U.S. National Space Council for inviting me to speak today. President Biya, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Ali Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer Francis Ngabo, Administrator Nelson… distinguished guests and colleagues … it’s wonderful to be here with all of you as we mark the first day of the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit.