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Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability (ADS) Mallory Stewart will travel to Brussels on September 18-19. Assistant Secretary Stewart will hold meetings with officials from NATO and the European External Action Service.
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Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine on September 16 to engage Ukrainian partners on combatting corruption, strengthening the justice sector, and supporting police and other first responders.
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On behalf of the United States of America, I send our best wishes to the people of Mexico as they celebrate the 214th anniversary of their independence.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to New York City from September 17-18. In New York, Deputy Secretary Verma will speak at the Skift Global Forum and meet with industry executives about the Department’s work to support global travel and tourism.
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U.S. and Indian officials convened today in New Delhi, India, to discuss opportunities to expand collaboration during the eighth U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue. Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jedidiah P. Royal co-chaired the Dialogue for the United States with Indian Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary for the Americas Nagaraj Naidu and Indian Ministry of Defense Joint Secretary for International Cooperation Vishwesh...
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Egypt from September 17-19 to co-chair the opening of the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The strategic dialogue aims to strengthen the bilateral relationship, deepen economic development, and increase people-to-people ties through culture and education.
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The United States and Romania have signed a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership aimed at preventing child sex trafficking and forced child labor in Romania. The agreement, which is non-binding and spans five years, was formalized by U.S. Ambassador to Romania Kathleen Kavalec and Head of the Office of the Prime Minister Mihai Alexandru Ghigiu.
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The U.S. Department of State announced today that globally renowned mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves will continue her public service as a U.S. Global Music Ambassador by traveling to Paris, France, to engage with audiences on September 18 in support of the U.S. Mission to UNESCO.
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President Joseph R. Biden announced on Saturday that the Department of State has selected 29 Fulbright U.S. Students as Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows. In his remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards dinner, President Biden highlighted the significance of this new Fulbright opportunity for Americans. Established with the direction and support of the U.S. Congress, these fellowships honor the legacy of the late John Lewis, a civil rights leader and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and aim to promote understanding of...
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Today, Ambassador Jonathan Henick and First Deputy Minister of Geology Omonullo Nasritdinxodjaev signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Uzbekistan on critical minerals. The signing ceremony took place in Tashkent, ahead of the Government of Uzbekistan’s participation in MINExpo INTERNATIONAL, the mining industry’s largest global event, taking place in Las Vegas.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will deliver remarks at the Hudson Institute in Washington D.C. on Monday, September 16. He will discuss milestones achieved in the U.S.-India relationship since 2000 and chart a pathway forward for strengthening bilateral ties. After delivering his remarks, Deputy Secretary Verma will participate in an open conversation with Dr. Aparna Pande, Research Fellow on India and South Asia at the Hudson Institute.
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On behalf of the United States of America, I convey my heartfelt congratulations to the people of El Salvador as they celebrate their Independence Day.
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On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Papua New Guinea as you celebrate your National Day on September 16.
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On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warm congratulations to the people of Costa Rica on the 203rd anniversary of your independence.
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Acting Under Secretary of State John Bass will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, and Ankara, Türkiye, from September 14 to 18.
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On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I congratulate the Nicaraguan people, in Nicaragua and elsewhere, as they celebrate 203 years of Independence.
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On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Guatemala on this 203rd anniversary of Guatemala’s National Day.
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On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of Honduras as they celebrate the 203rd anniversary of their independence on September 15. Strong cultural and family ties run between Honduras and the United States, and we deeply value our steadfast relationship with Honduras and the Honduran people.
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On this International Day of Democracy, the global community celebrates democracy as a powerful tool for unleashing human potential and delivering results for people worldwide. This day underscores a commitment to safeguard and accelerate democratic renewal globally.
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The following is the Joint Statement released by the Governments of the United States and United Kingdom on the occasion of the U.S.-UK Strategic Dialogue in London, United Kingdom.