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Secretary Antony J. Blinken delivered opening remarks before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations regarding the FY25 Department of State budget request on May 21, 2024. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to testify and emphasized the importance of U.S. global leadership.
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The United States hosted Italy for a dialogue on the Indo-Pacific on May 21 in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Riccardo Guariglia co-chaired the dialogue. The U.S. delegation included senior government officials from the Department of State, the National Security Council, and the Department of Defense.
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On the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Manila, U.S. Senior Advisor to the President for Energy and Investment Amos Hochstein, along with Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza, joined fellow co-chairs Philippine Senior Advisor to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go and Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General for International Cooperation Bureau Ishizuki Hideo for the inaugural Luzon Corridor Steering Committee meeting. The committee aims to drive...
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The United States has expressed deep concern over reports of escalating violence and intercommunal tension in Burma's Rakhine State. These reports include incidents of towns being burned and residents, including Rohingya, being displaced. Additionally, there have been troubling accounts of forced conscription of Rohingya and the spread of disinformation, misinformation, and hate speech.
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On May 20, 2024, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell met with Brazilian Secretary General of the Ministry of External Relations Maria Laura da Rocha in Washington, D.C. The meeting was part of the semi-annual U.S.-Brazil High Level Dialogue.
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The United States and the Republic of Kazakhstan convened the third annual United States-Kazakhstan High-Level Dialogue on Human Rights and Democratic Reforms on May 20, 2024, in Astana, Kazakhstan. The U.S. delegation was led by Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya. The Kazakh delegation was led by Assistant to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for External Affairs, Ambassador Erzhan Kazykhan.
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The United States has extended a warm welcome to President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya, who arrived in Atlanta, Georgia today. This visit marks the beginning of Kenya's diplomatic engagement with the United States, which will be followed by a State Visit to Washington, D.C. on May 23.
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The United States has categorically dismissed the announcement from the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding his application for arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials and Hamas terrorists. The U.S. government firmly opposes the Prosecutor's comparison of Israel to Hamas, a brutal terrorist organization responsible for one of the most severe massacres of Jews since the Holocaust and currently holding numerous innocent people, including Americans, hostage.
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Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, Julie Turner, is set to travel to the Republic of Korea (ROK) from May 21-25, 2024. The visit will see her participating in the Asian Leadership Conference in Seoul, where she will engage with ROK government officials, civil society representatives, and North Korean escapees.
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The United States has officially expressed its condolences following the tragic helicopter crash in northwest Iran that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation. In this period of transition as Iran selects a new president, the U.S. has reiterated its support for the Iranian people and their ongoing struggle for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen, Tim Lenderking, is set to travel to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman this week. The trip is aimed at continuing discussions with partners regarding the peace process in Yemen and bringing an immediate end to the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways.
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Ambassador Lisa Kubiske, the U.S. Senior Official for Foreign Affairs for the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (Americas Partnership), and Dr. Jonathan McFadden, research economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are set to participate in the inaugural Americas Partnership Food Security Conference. The conference, which will focus on Global Food Security and the Bioeconomy, is scheduled to take place on May 20-21, 2024, in Quito, Ecuador.
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The U.S. Department of State has publicly designated former General Aziz Ahmed, previously Chief of the Bangladesh Army Staff, due to his involvement in significant corruption. The announcement was made by Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson on May 20, 2024.
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The United States has extended its congratulations to Luis Abinader following his electoral victory as President of the Dominican Republic. The Department Spokesperson, Matthew Miller, commended the Dominican people for their active participation in the democratic process and praised the diligent work of electoral observers in supporting a fair and transparent election.
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Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy, Liz Allen, held a meeting with Kosovan President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu in Pristina, Kosovo. The key agenda of their discussion was the strategic priority to advance Kosovo along its path towards European and Euro-Atlantic integration. They also stressed the importance of close coordination to achieve this goal. Under Secretary Allen emphasized the benefits of regional economic integration and underscored the significance of European and transatlantic values such as minority rights and media freedom.
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Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy, Liz Allen, held a meeting with Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurti in Pristina, Kosovo. The primary focus of their discussion was the U.S.-Kosovo bilateral relationship. This included a shared commitment to bolstering Kosovo's security, prosperity, and multiethnic democracy.
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Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Roger Carstens, is set to visit Doha, Qatar from May 20 to 22. The purpose of his visit includes delivering remarks and participating in a panel discussion titled "The Impacts of Hostage-Taking by State and Non-State Actors" at the Global Security Forum.
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Spokesperson Matthew Miller announced that Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino in Washington, D.C. The meeting served to reaffirm the strength of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Argentina and to explore ways in which the two nations can enhance cooperation for a safer, more democratic hemisphere.
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A State Department spokesperson has confirmed to Federal Newswire that the Department is monitoring the case of Tigran Gambaryan, an American citizen and former federal agent detained in Nigeria since February 26 and are providing all appropriate assistance. The spokesperson’s comments were provided May 15 following Deputy Secretary Kurt Campell’s meeting in Washington, D.C. with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar.
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Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Daniel J. Kritenbrink, is set to travel to Manila, Philippines from May 20-21 to participate in the sixth Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF). This forum is recognized as the premier U.S.-sponsored business event in the region.