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Release: The United States was proud to host the APEC First Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1), from February 14 to 28, in Palm Springs, California. More than 1,500 Senior Officials and delegates from APEC’s  21 member economies gathered to discuss substantive and cross-cutting issues for the Asia-Pacific region...
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Blinken: U.S. 'committed to countering DPRK efforts to fund its unlawful WMD'

The United States has sanctioned entities and individuals who have generated revenue for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) weapons programs, the U.S. Department of State has announced.
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“REMEMBERING OSWALDO PAYA” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 1

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “REMEMBERING OSWALDO PAYA” on March 1.
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The Historic Announcements by the Governments of the Republic of Korea and Japan

News Release: We welcome today’s historic announcements by the Governments of the Republic of Korea and Japan regarding the conclusion of discussions on sensitive historical issues. The ROK and Japan are two of the United States’ most important allies, and we are inspired by the work they have done to advance their bilateral relations.
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DOS-ARM offers new grant application process starting March 6

U.S. Alumni Outreach Fund grant opened on March 6.
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Blinken: 'Ukraine's fight has become an inspiration to the world'

The United States recently announced more than $10 billion in assistance to Ukraine – including budgetary support and additional energy assistance – in response to Russia’s attacks.
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United States Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith’s Travel to Jordan

United States Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith’s Travel to Jordan
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52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
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Persecution of Journalists in Guatemala

Persecution of Journalists in Guatemala
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2023 Program to End Modern Slavery Call For Proposals

2023 Program to End Modern Slavery Call For Proposals
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Under Secretary Fernandez’s Remarks at the Inaugural I2U2 (Israel, India, the UAE, and United States) Business Forum

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Remarks at the Inaugural I2U2 (Israel, India, the UAE, and United States) Business Forum
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India Joins the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate

India Joins the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
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U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Stern’s Travel to Sydney, Australia for WorldPride

U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Stern’s Travel to Sydney, Australia for WorldPride
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Expanding Regional Economic Integration through I2U2’s Business-to-Business Cooperation

Expanding Regional Economic Integration through I2U2’s Business-to-Business Cooperation
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Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Barclay’s Travel to Geneva

Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Barclay’s Travel to Geneva
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Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Amman, Jordan and Muscat, Oman

Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Amman, Jordan and Muscat, Oman
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Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at the State Department 2023 Losar Reception

Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at the State Department 2023 Losar Reception
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Joint Statement on the U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue

Joint Statement on the U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s Remarks for Tibetan New Year (Losar)

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s Remarks for Tibetan New Year (Losar)
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Under Secretary Fernandez’s Remarks at the U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Remarks at the U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue
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