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Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell will travel to Belgium, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, and Iceland from September 9-13.
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Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait City, Kuwait, from September 6-10, 2024. During her trip, the Assistant Secretary will review visa operations and services for U.S. citizens. This visit underscores the Department of State’s longstanding commitment to the protection of U.S. citizens overseas and the facilitation of legitimate travel to the United States.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Ukraine’s new Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on September 6, 2024. The conversation was confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
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The United States and the Republic of Korea convened the seventh U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Working Group on September 5-6 to counter cyber threats posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Led by Deputy Special Representative for the DPRK Seth Bailey and ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Korean Peninsula Policy Lee Jun-il, the meeting underscored the continued close collaboration between the U.S. and ROK governments to disrupt the DPRK’s ability to generate revenue through malicious cyber activity, which it uses to fund its unlawful WMD...
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The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Egypt on the occasion of the 2024 U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission.
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The United States and the Dominican Republic share a strong partnership based on democratic values and historic, shared bonds of friendship and community. The United States established diplomatic relations with the Dominican Republic in 1884. U.S. relations with the Dominican Republic are productive and wide-ranging.
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Special Representative Morgenthau’s Travel to the Kingdom of Tonga
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Haitian Transitional Presidential Council Coordinator Edgard Leblanc Fils met in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on September 5, 2024. During their meeting, they discussed the current challenges and progress in Haiti.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille met in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on September 5, 2024, to discuss the progress and challenges facing the country.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with interim Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, today. According to Spokesperson Matthew Miller, Secretary Blinken expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Conille for promoting strong collaboration between Haiti’s transition government and the leadership of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. The MSS mission supports the Haitian National Police in re-establishing security and creating conditions conducive to holding free and fair elections.
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Deputy Secretary Verma’s Engagements in Vilnius, Lithuania
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Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell met yesterday with Republic of Korea First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong Kyun, who traveled to Washington to co-chair the fifth meeting of the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group. In their meeting, Deputy Secretary Campbell welcomed First Vice Foreign Minister Kim to Washington and reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to its alliance with the Republic of Korea (ROK). The two also discussed shared values and joint support for an open, prosperous, and secure world, and the importance of working together to...
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The U.S. Department of State announced three measures aimed at countering Russian influence and interference in the 2024 U.S. elections. These actions are part of a coordinated effort with the Department of the Treasury and other government agencies.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone today with Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to thank him for his leadership of Ukraine’s foreign policy through historic challenges, particularly as the world rallied around Ukraine’s defense following Russia’s full-scale invasion. The Secretary expressed his gratitude for the close partnership between the two countries and reiterated the United States’ enduring support for the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves, their homeland, and their freedom from Russia’s aggression.
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The Department of State announced measures to counter Russia's election interference and foreign malign influence operations. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stated on September 4, 2024, that the Department is implementing three steps to counter Kremlin-backed media outlets' operations aimed at influencing or interfering in the 2024 U.S. elections.
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On September 4, 2024, the foreign affairs and defense agencies of the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) convened the fifth meeting of the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group (EDSCG) in Washington. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins and Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Cara Abercrombie led the U.S. delegation. ROK First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong Kyun and Deputy Minister for National Defense Policy Dr. Cho Chang Lae led the ROK delegation.
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On September 4 in Riga, Latvia, the United States and the Republic of Latvia signed the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Latvia on Scientific and Technological Cooperation. The Agreement will expand cooperation in science and technology and deepen the vital partnership between the United States and Latvia.
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Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and President Surangel Whipps, Jr. met on August 28 during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Tonga. They reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Palau. Discussions covered various topics such as economic cooperation, investment opportunities in Palau, support for U.S. veterans living in Palau, and defense and security collaboration.
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U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Ambassador Mike Hammer will travel to Belgium, Kenya, and Ethiopia from September 3 to 13, 2024.
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The United States has joined a broad range of international partners in condemning the arrest warrant issued in Venezuela for Edmundo González Urrutia. González Urrutia received the most votes in Venezuela’s July 28 presidential election. The U.S. Department of State described the action as "arbitrary and politically motivated," attributing it to Nicolás Maduro's efforts to undermine his political opponents following attempts to contest the election results.