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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.
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The United States is sending Ukraine a significant new package of urgently needed weapons and equipment to support its military forces as they defend against Russia’s assault. This $200 million package, which will be provided under Presidential Drawdown Authority, includes air defense interceptors, artillery ammunition, anti-tank weapons, small arms, demolitions equipment, spare parts, ancillary equipment, services, training, and transportation. This support aims to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and reinforce its capabilities across the front lines.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog today. Secretary Blinken expressed condolences for those killed in the village of Majdal Shams in the attack by Lebanese Hezbollah and wished a speedy recovery for those injured. The Secretary reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iranian-backed terrorist organizations, including Hezbollah. He emphasized the importance of preventing escalation of the conflict and discussed efforts to reach a diplomatic solution to allow citizens on both sides of...
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to the people and Government of Vanuatu on their National Day. "On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I extend my warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to you and the ni-Vanuatu people as you celebrate your National Day," he stated.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma met with Mauritian Foreign Minister Maneesh Gobin in Washington, D.C., to discuss the expanding cooperation between Mauritius and the United States on shared priorities. The meeting was held to address various topics, including efforts to combat trafficking in persons and increase protections for migrant workers.
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The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) will host the Industry Advisory Group (IAG) Annual Meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The meeting will be hybrid and open to the public from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., including a networking session starting at 4:30 p.m., at the U.S. Department of State, located at 2201 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio today in Tokyo. They celebrated the success of the Security 2+2 meeting and affirmed their commitment to strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will engage in a conversation with Singapore Ambassador-at-Large Chan Heng Chee, organized in partnership with the National University of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. The event is scheduled for 4:30 a.m. ET/4:30 p.m. SGT on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
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The concluding negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention will reconvene at the United Nations in New York from July 29 through August 9. UN Member States will participate in this session with the goal of finalizing the convention for subsequent adoption. Ambassador (ret.) Deborah McCarthy will lead the U.S. delegation and serve as lead negotiator for the session. The U.S. delegation includes officials from the Departments of State and Justice.
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The U.S. Department of State will host the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit from July 29 to 31 at Washington, D.C.’s Omni Shoreham Hotel. Established in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year.