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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.
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Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to India and Bangladesh from September 10 to 16. Throughout his trip, Assistant Secretary Lu will reaffirm the United States’ commitment to supporting its partners' economic growth and promoting stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
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The Department of State has recognized 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders” for their notable engagement with the Fulbright Program during the 2023-2024 academic year. The Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders initiative celebrates these partnerships, encourages administrators, faculty, and students at HBCUs to engage with Fulbright on campus, and highlights HBCUs as destinations for international students and scholars.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on September 10, 2024. The meeting emphasized the fundamental importance of the Special Relationship in addressing pressing global challenges.
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Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Maceio, Brazil from September 11-13, 2024, to attend the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial on September 13.
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The Department of State has announced new sanctions to further constrain Iran's destabilizing activities, including its transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. This development marks a significant escalation in Iran's support for Russia's war against Ukraine. The expanding military partnership between Iran and Russia poses a threat to European security and highlights Iran's influence beyond the Middle East.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met on September 10, 2024, to discuss pressing global issues and reinforce the strong bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.
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The U.S. Department of State and the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy will convene more than 200 stakeholders for the “Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa” conference in Lagos, Nigeria, from September 10 to 11. Participants will include senior officials from the United States and Africa, private sector executives, civil society members, and academia. The conference aims to discuss opportunities and challenges in the responsible development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, it seeks to identify and...
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Deputy Secretary Verma’s engagements in Bratislava, Slovakia
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Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Houston, Texas on September 9 for meetings with Iraqi officials and U.S. energy companies, hosted by the Baker Institute at Rice University. These engagements will advance discussions held during Iraq Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s visit to Washington D.C. in April and Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s trip to Iraq in May to support their goal of achieving energy independence by 2030 through greater efficiency, renewable energy sources, and the modernization of electricity grids.
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Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara traveled to France for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony.
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Deputy Secretary Verma’s Engagements in Vienna, Austria
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The U.S. Department of State will partner with the India Semiconductor Mission, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, to explore opportunities to grow and diversify the global semiconductor ecosystem under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, created by the CHIPS Act of 2022. This partnership aims to create a more resilient, secure, and sustainable global semiconductor value chain.
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On September 10, the Office of Global Partnerships, in collaboration with partners Foreign Policy and USAID, will host a forum to explore the role of public-private collaboration in advancing U.S. foreign policy. Catalysts for Change will bring together a global audience with representatives from government, trade associations, the private sector, philanthropies, think tanks and NGOs, along with academia and the media. The convening will provide an opportunity to connect with and learn from leaders driving efforts to catalyze change.