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On September 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. ET in Washington, D.C., Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will deliver remarks alongside Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić at an official signing ceremony between the U.S. and Serbia to advance energy cooperation. The Under Secretary and Minister will provide opening remarks before signing an agreement on strategic cooperation in the field of energy in Serbia, which will expand opportunities for U.S. companies to invest in Serbia’s energy sector, including promoting U.S. investments that...
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The United States has extended its condolences to the people of Vietnam affected by Typhoon Yagi. According to an announcement from the U.S. Mission to Vietnam, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing humanitarian aid to support Vietnam’s response efforts. This aid includes multipurpose cash assistance, shelter, water, sanitation, and hygiene assistance, as well as non-food items to support disaster relief efforts led by the Government of Vietnam.
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Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Estonian Secretary of State Taimar Peterkop, with Estonian Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jonatan Vseviov in attendance, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation between the United States and the Republic of Estonia on countering foreign state information manipulation.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu today, discussing Romania's recent donation of a PATRIOT strategic air defense system to Ukraine.
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The Department of State has announced actions against five entities and one individual involved in the proliferation of ballistic missiles and controlled missile equipment and technology.
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Launched in 2010, the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) is a bipartisan effort transcending multiple U.S. Administrations to help Caribbean partners disrupt illicit trafficking, counter transnational organized crime, and strengthen citizen security. As of 2024, the U.S. government has committed more than $1 billion through CBSI to partner with 13 Caribbean countries, including the Dominican Republic. CBSI programs advance U.S.-Dominican Republic cooperation and capacity building on key issues, including citizen security, illicit trafficking and transnational...
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The United States is taking action to promote accountability for Nicolás Maduro and his representatives for obstructing a competitive and inclusive presidential election in Venezuela and abusing the human rights of the Venezuelan people. Rather than respecting the will of the Venezuelan people as expressed at the ballot box, Maduro and his representatives have falsely claimed victory while repressing and intimidating the democratic opposition in an illegitimate attempt to cling to power by force.
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The Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), signed one year ago by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has elevated bilateral cooperation to new heights and delivered tangible benefits to both countries and the region. This historic agreement provides a framework for enhancing collaboration across a wide range of areas from security to emerging technology, trade, and investment.
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The following statement was released by Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal today in Kyiv. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed U.S. support for Ukraine’s military, ongoing needs on the battlefield, and continued investment in and strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense systems. They also discussed ongoing anti-corruption reform efforts to bolster Ukraine’s economic recovery and continue its trajectory towards Euro-Atlantic integration.
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The United States has imposed visa restrictions on senior officials of a European charter flight company for facilitating irregular migration to the United States through Nicaragua. These actions address the increasing trend of charter airlines offering flights into Nicaragua primarily for irregular migrants.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in a meeting on September 11, 2024. President Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for their participation in the Crimean Platform, noting its significance especially this year, marking 80 years since the deportation of Crimean Tatars from their homeland.
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Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude to the Biden-Harris administration, U.S. Congress, and the American people for their extensive support during Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. "Dear Mr. Secretary Blinken, dear colleagues, first of all, I would like to thank the Biden-Harris administration, U.S. Congress, all U.S. people for such strong support of my country during these dark times of our history," Shmyhal stated.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today in Kyiv. Secretary Blinken reiterated the United States’ enduring support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression. The three reviewed upcoming diplomatic engagements, including at the UN General Assembly in New York, and discussed the importance of nations across the world supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and the principles of the UN Charter. They also discussed Ukraine’s continued progress toward NATO and EU...
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The inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue, held on September 11-12, 2024, emphasized recent developments in bilateral energy cooperation between the two nations.
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The following is a joint press release issued by the Deputy Secretary of State and EEAS Secretary General Sannino.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken addressed civil society representatives in Kyiv, Ukraine, on September 11, 2024. The meeting took place at O’Panas and was part of his official visit to the country.
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Today, while visiting Kyiv, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced more than $700 million in new assistance to support Ukraine and its people against Russia’s war of aggression. This assistance will support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, provide vital humanitarian aid for Ukrainian internally displaced persons and refugees, and support demining operations that are preventing civilian casualties, restoring civilian infrastructure, and facilitating the safe delivery of humanitarian aid.
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U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta will travel to India from September 11-16 to advance U.S.-India bilateral economic security and human rights priorities, including advancing the U.S.-India Alliance for Women’s Economic Empowerment and addressing gender-based violence prevention and response.
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The Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will lead the inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue in Washington, DC on September 11-12. The event will host a senior delegation from the Nigerian government led by the Honorable Minister of State Petroleum Resources Ekperikpe Ekpo.