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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.
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Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability (ADS), Mallory Stewart, will travel to Nigeria from August 19-21, 2024. This visit continues and expands the ADS Bureau’s diplomatic outreach efforts in Nigeria initiated in December 2023.
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On behalf of the United States of America, congratulations are extended to the people of Indonesia on the occasion of their Independence Day.
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On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of Gabon on the 64th anniversary of your independence.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Israel on August 17 to continue intensive diplomatic efforts aimed at concluding an agreement for a ceasefire and the release of hostages and detainees. The bridging proposal, presented today by the United States with support from Egypt and Qatar, seeks to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, secure the release of all hostages, ensure humanitarian assistance is distributed throughout Gaza, and create conditions for broader regional stability.
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U.S. Department of State Counselor Tom Sullivan and U.S. Agency for International Development Assistant Administrator Michael Schiffer convened a virtual meeting today with leading members of Burma’s opposition movement, including the pro-democracy “National Unity Government” (NUG) and the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC), as well as key resistance organizations, the Karen National Union (KNU), Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), and the Chin National Front (CNF).
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma met with senior Nepali officials in Kathmandu on August 16 to advance shared priorities in economic development, women’s empowerment, energy, and people-to-people ties.
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The United States has extended its congratulations to Luis Abinader on his second inauguration as President of the Dominican Republic. In this election, the people of the Dominican Republic expressed their collective aspirations for prosperity, security, and democratic governance.
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Senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials convened on August 14, 2024, in Kyiv, Ukraine for the sixth round of the U.S.-Ukraine Cyber Dialogue, an annual discussion on cyber policy issues.
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The undersigned countries, meeting in Santo Domingo de Guzmán, appeal for wisdom and restraint in Venezuela. At this decisive juncture for Venezuela and the region, all social and political actors must exercise the utmost restraint in their public actions.
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Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka, Chennai, India, New Delhi, India, and Malé, Maldives from August 17 to August 31. During her visit, she will discuss nature and marine conservation, plastic and air pollution, the climate crisis, deforestation, nature crimes, civil and commercial space activities, promoting women and girls in STEM, and the sustainable blue economy.
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On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of India as they celebrate the anniversary of their country’s independence on August 15.
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On the 64th anniversary of its independence, the United States extends congratulations to the Congolese people and President Denis Sassou N’Guesso on the Republic of the Congo's National Day.
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The United States is imposing sanctions on one individual and six companies, and blocking three vessels, for their involvement in illicit revenue generation to support the Houthis' destabilizing activities on behalf of Iran-based Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force-backed Houthi financier Sa’id al-Jamal.
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On behalf of the United States of America, warm congratulations are extended to Liechtenstein on the occasion of its National Day.
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The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have intensified their efforts to strengthen the AUKUS partnership by advancing defense trade integration. On August 15, 2024, the Department of State submitted to Congress a determination that the export control systems of Australia and the UK are comparable to those of the United States. Consequently, a reciprocal export exemption for U.S. entities has been implemented.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will lead U.S. delegations to Nepal on August 16 and India from August 17-22 to advance and support a prosperous, secure, and resilient future for both countries.
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On August 14, 2024, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a press statement congratulating the Republic of Korea on its National Day.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with President of the Sovereign Council of Sudan and Commander-in-Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The Secretary reiterated the need for participation in ongoing peace talks in Switzerland to achieve full implementation of the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan.