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Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Digital Development and Information, Josephine Teo, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan chaired the second U.S.-Singapore Critical and Emerging Technology (CET) Dialogue in Singapore today. This event built on the inaugural dialogue held in Washington D.C. in October 2023.
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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, to discuss ongoing tensions and developments in the Middle East.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken attended the signing ceremony for the 123 Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement and the Third Country Training Program in Singapore on July 31, 2024. During his remarks, Blinken expressed gratitude to his colleague Vivian for the hospitality and fruitful discussions held during their meeting.
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The United States has welcomed the open-ended ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced by Angola on July 30. The announcement was made by Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson, on July 31, 2024.
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The Department of State’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs has formed a public-private partnership with Meridian International Center to support global media business models in vulnerable international markets. The initiative, named the Global Business of Media partnership, aims to provide resources for exchange and training programs targeting high-potential media professionals. These efforts are designed to equip journalists with the tools and networks necessary to maintain journalism's independence and integrity.
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Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, relies on a global network of procurement operatives, facilitators, and suppliers to acquire and transport dual-use components and equipment needed to develop and deploy advanced weapons systems. These systems are used to threaten commercial shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways. Today, the United States is sanctioning two individuals and four entities connected to the procurement of weapons for the Iran-backed Houthis and the provision of military-grade and dual-use equipment.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on July 31, 2024. The discussion focused on ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken sat down with Teresa Tang of Channel News Asia on July 31, 2024, to discuss various pressing issues, including the recent killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran by an Israeli strike. When asked about the impact of Haniyeh's death, Blinken stated, "First, this is something we were not aware of or involved in. It’s very hard to speculate... So I can’t tell you what this means."
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The Burma military regime’s extension of the state of emergency remains at odds with the aspirations of the people of Burma, who continue to strongly oppose military rule. "We call on the regime to engage with all stakeholders to pursue a path toward a peaceful, representative, and democratic future for Burma," stated an official.
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On May 23, following anti-democratic actions by the Georgian government, a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation between the United States and Georgia was announced. As a result of that review, the United States is pausing more than $95 million in assistance that directly benefits the Government of Georgia.
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The United States has designated five individuals and seven entities based in Iran and the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including Hong Kong, for facilitating procurements of critical components for Iran’s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs.
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The U.S. Department of State is hosting the 2024 EducationUSA Forum from July 30 to August 1, 2024, in Washington, D.C., supporting the U.S. government’s commitment to international education. The Forum marks the third anniversary of the issuance of the Joint State of Principles in Support of International Education, which affirmed the U.S. government’s dedication to the exchange of students, researchers, scholars, and educators.
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Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, will travel to Fort Liberty, North Carolina from July 30-31, 2024.
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On behalf of the Government and citizens of the United States of America, I want to extend my best wishes and congratulations to His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the people of the Kingdom of Morocco on the 25th anniversary of His Majesty’s ascension to the throne.
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For nearly 60 years, the United States and Singapore have maintained a comprehensive relationship founded on mutual economic interests, security cooperation, and strong people-to-people ties. Both nations collaborate to support the rules-based economic and security order in the Indo-Pacific region and address global threats such as terrorism, transnational crime, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
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The U.S. Department of State has announced the selection of Sister Cities International to recruit, train, and deploy young Americans as Youth Ambassadors at the USA Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka. International Expos, also known as World’s Fairs, offer opportunities to showcase American values, enterprise, culture, and global leadership while promoting collaboration with international partners on shared global challenges.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, alongside Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, met today with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila, the Philippines. Secretary Blinken, Secretary Austin, and President Marcos discussed the momentum in United States-Philippines relations over the past year and reaffirmed the critical role of the U.S.-Philippines Alliance in realizing a shared vision of a free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient Indo-Pacific region.
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Special Representative Penny Pritzker traveled to Ukraine on July 29 to meet senior Ukrainian officials and discuss strategies to enhance private sector investment and stimulate Ukraine’s economy. During her visit, she engaged with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, First Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko, Minister of Digital Transformation Fedorov, Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin, and other government officials.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty
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The United States, in collaboration with the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands, hosted high-level government representatives from Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom in St. Michaels, MD. The meeting focused on quantum information science and technology (QIST). The U.S. delegation was led by Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and included senior White House and State Department officials.