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Ten years after the formation of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS, Deputy Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers, and Senior Officials convened in Washington, D.C., today at the invitation of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. The coalition remains committed to defeating Daesh/ISIS wherever it operates.
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U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello is set to travel to Nairobi and Addis Ababa, beginning on September 29. The visit aims to further diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Sudan and engage with Sudanese refugees and civilian leaders on restoring a path to an inclusive democratic future.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot on September 29, 2024. The conversation focused on diplomatic efforts to prevent the escalation of the conflict in Lebanon. They discussed advancing the political process and implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.
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On September 30, Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Dafna Rand will travel to Warsaw, Poland, to participate in the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference (WHDC) and the Warsaw Security Forum (WSF). She will meet with senior officials, civil society members, and human rights defenders to highlight the importance of promoting and protecting human rights in U.S. foreign policy.
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The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Lebanon, urging U.S. citizens not to travel to the country due to an increasingly volatile and unpredictable security situation. This update follows the ordered departure of non-mission-employed eligible family members (EFMs) and authorized departure for mission-employed EFMs and non-essential U.S. direct hire (USDH) employees.
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The United States has announced the signing of a $480 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) grant with the Government of Sierra Leone. This agreement aims to enhance access to electricity, promote sustainable economic growth, and improve the quality of life for Sierra Leonean citizens. The grant is supplemented by a voluntary contribution of $14.2 million from the Government of Sierra Leone.
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The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) marked the completion of two new consulates in Hermosillo and Nogales, Mexico, with ceremonies that highlighted ongoing investment in U.S.-Mexico relations.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with PRC Director of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly in New York City. The discussions covered a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues, emphasizing the need to keep communication channels open.
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The Governments of the United States and Iraq have released a joint statement announcing the timeline for ending the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS's military mission in Iraq. The announcement follows extensive consultations and discussions with Coalition leadership and member states, as well as nine months of intensive meetings within the U.S.-Iraq Higher Military Commission.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with foreign ministers and representatives from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan under the C5+1 platform during the 79th annual session of the UN General Assembly.
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Senior State Department officials will join the President of Senegal in visiting Silicon Valley on September 27, 2024. The U.S. delegation includes Ambassador Steve Lang, Special Representative Dorothy S. McAuliffe, and Deputy Assistant Secretary Michael Heath. They will visit Santa Clara, Palo Alto, San Jose, and Sunnyvale.
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On September 25, representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and the Republic of Yemen convened to address concerns over recent Houthi detentions in Yemen. The detentions involve United Nations staff, NGO workers, civil society members, former diplomatic mission personnel, and other individuals.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken participated in a C5+1 meeting at the Palace Hotel in New York City on September 27, 2024. In his remarks, Blinken expressed his satisfaction with the collaboration between the United States and Central Asian countries.
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The United States has announced nearly $535 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Syria. This announcement was made by Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya during the United Nations General Assembly.
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The United States has announced new initiatives to support the protection of Ukrainian cultural heritage. This announcement was made by Acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Lee Satterfield during the United Nations General Assembly.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer in New York on September 26, 2024. The meeting focused on the importance of reaching an agreement on a proposed 21-day ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border. This proposal is backed by several countries including the United States, Australia, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Qatar.
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The United States, Australia, Canada, the European Union, and other nations have issued a joint statement on the security and resilience of undersea cables. This statement was made during the 79th annual United Nations General Assembly.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Kenyan President William Ruto met at the Palace Hotel in New York City on September 26, 2024. During their meeting, both leaders discussed the strong ties between their countries and various collaborative efforts.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola met on September 26, 2024, to discuss the ongoing partnership between their respective countries.
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Senior officials from multiple nations convened during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week to address the ongoing political stalemate and divisions in Libya. The meeting, co-chaired by Italy and the United States, included representatives from Algeria, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Qatar, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.