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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is set to visit Aqaba, Jordan, and Ankara, Türkiye from December 11 to 13, 2024.
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Today, President Biden announced the nomination of five Foreign Service Officers to the rank of Career Ambassador, the highest level in the Senior Foreign Service.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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The U.S. Department of State has announced the recipients of the Secretary of State’s Human Rights Defender Award for 2024.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently engaged in a conversation with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani regarding the ongoing situation in Syria.
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On Human Rights Day, the United States highlighted its efforts in promoting human rights globally over the past four years.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to address current developments in the region.
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The United States has announced sanctions against the Chengdu-based cybersecurity company Sichuan Silence Information Technology Company, Limited, and one of its employees, Guan Tianfeng.
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On December 10, the inaugural United States-Japan-Philippines Maritime Dialogue took place in Tokyo, Japan.
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Corruption poses a significant threat to democratic governance, eroding trust in government and hindering development.
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Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt is set to lead a delegation to Tokyo, Japan from December 11-13 for the third annual U.S.–Japan Energy Security Dialogue.
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The U.S. Department of State has announced updates to the Exchange Visitor Skills List, a compilation of specialized knowledge and skills necessary for the development of certain foreign countries.
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The U.S. Department of State has announced that Abby Finkenauer, the Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, will visit London, United Kingdom from December 10-11, 2024.
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The United States has extended its congratulations to President-elect John Mahama following his successful election campaign in Ghana.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, focusing on recent developments in Syria.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken recently spoke at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's (DFC) fifth anniversary conference, highlighting the agency's accomplishments and future potential.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is scheduled to visit Dallas, Texas from December 10-11, 2024.
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Under Secretary of State John Bass is set to visit Amman, Jordan from December 9-10.
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After 14 years of conflict, there is a new sense of hope for the Syrian people.