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This week, World Humanitarian Day was celebrated to honor the daily sacrifices of humanitarian aid workers who operate in some of the world's most challenging environments. These individuals often face significant risks to their own safety as they provide aid and relief to vulnerable and desperate populations. The United States acknowledges their dedication, compassion, and humanity.
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Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from August 21-22 to engage with industry representatives, academia, community leaders, and NGOs. The visit aims to highlight the Bureau of Energy Resources' (ENR) work on energy security, the energy transition, and U.S. support for Ukraine’s energy sector.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. The Secretary emphasized the urgent need to finalize the ceasefire deal aimed at alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people and securing the release of hostages.
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Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison will travel to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Chile from August 21-27, 2024. The trip aims to facilitate meetings with senior officials such as Salvadoran Vice President Felix Ulloa and Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill, Guatemalan Foreign Minister Carlos Ramiro Martínez, and Chilean Foreign Ministry Secretary General Rodrigo Olsen. Additionally, Sison will engage with UN officials to reinforce the U.S. commitment to addressing common global challenges.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on August 20, 2024. The discussion focused on the importance of completing the ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza, bringing the hostages home, and increasing the flow of humanitarian assistance. Additionally, Secretary Blinken and Foreign Secretary Lammy addressed the need to deescalate tensions in the region. Both officials reaffirmed their enduring support for Ukraine.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi today in Al Alamein. The Secretary thanked the President for Egypt’s partnership as a mediator on the ceasefire talks to secure the release of hostages and allow a surge of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The Secretary also stressed the importance of continuing to work together to prevent regional escalation in this critical time.
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The United States has designated former Haitian President Michel Martelly for his involvement in the global illicit drug trade. According to a press statement by Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson, Martelly abused his influence to facilitate drug trafficking and sponsored multiple Haiti-based gangs. The activities related to narcotics trafficking and gang violence have significantly contributed to political instability and insecurity in Haiti, creating a difficult living situation for its citizens.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty today in Al Alamein.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is scheduled to deliver remarks at the Centre for Social & Economic Progress (CSEP) in New Delhi, India on Wednesday, August 21. The address will focus on the progress made in the U.S.-India bilateral relationship and highlight key areas of cooperation aimed at enhancing global prosperity and security.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on August 20, 2024. The discussion focused on ongoing efforts to negotiate a ceasefire agreement aimed at alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people and securing the release of hostages.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv on August 19, 2024. The meeting, as reported by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel, focused on efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.
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The United States and the Philippines have reached an agreement to allow a limited number of Afghan nationals to transit through the Philippines to complete their visa processing for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) and resettlement in the United States. The U.S. government is providing necessary services for these Afghans during their temporary stay in the Philippines, including food, housing, security, medical care, and transportation to complete visa processing.
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Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal from August 19-27, 2024.
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PRESIDENT HERZOG: Good morning, Mr. Secretary. Welcome again to Israel. I must say that we feel you are a part of our nation in coming here again and again, and so showing such great friendship and support for the state of Israel, and we are indeed grateful for that.
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Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick traveled to Chisinau, Moldova from August 15 to 17, 2024.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv. The Secretary reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.
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The United States has expressed its support for the Philippines following recent maritime incidents in the South China Sea. On August 19, Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel issued a statement condemning actions by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) against Philippine maritime operations.
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U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ambassador Matt Murray will travel to Lima, Peru, from August 19 to 25 for the Third Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM3) of Peru’s APEC 2024 host year.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on August 18, 2024, as confirmed by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
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On behalf of the United States, I congratulate Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on her selection as Thailand’s next prime minister. The United States looks forward to working with the Prime Minister to further strengthen the enduring alliance and partnership between the United States and Thailand.