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News Release: The United States welcomes the February 17 Communiqué of the 1140th meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) on the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We join the PSC in expressing concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation, condemning the human ...
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U.S. APEC 2023 Host Year Priorities
Release: U.S. Senior Official for APEC Matt Murray briefs reporters on U.S. priorities during our APEC 2023 host year under the theme of “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All." He underscores the United States’ enduring commitment to broad-based economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Secretary Blinken Travels to New York City
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to New York City February 23-24 to attend the United Nations Security Council ministerial meeting on Ukraine, marking one year of Russia’s brutal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Secretary Blinken will also meet with UN Secretary-General Guterres to discuss ...
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Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at the State Department 2023 Losar Reception
Release: Good afternoon and tashi delek. It’s a pleasure to welcome all of you to the State Department for the first in-person Losar celebration since 2020. We are privileged to be joined by such distinguished guests, including our Congressional and civil society partners; Ambassadors and diplomatic colleagues;...
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Chairman McCaul Announces Hearing on Countering the CCP
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full Committee will convene a hearing entitled “Combatting the Generational Challenge of CCP Aggression" on Tuesday, February 28 to identify gaps in pursuing a more holistic approach to countering the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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Brunei National Day
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I want to convey our sincere warm wishes to the people of Brunei Darussalam as you celebrate your 39th National Day on February 23.
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Expanding Regional Economic Integration through I2U2’s Business-to-Business Cooperation
News Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez participated in I2U2 (Israel, India, the UAE, and the United States) initiative’s inaugural business forum, hosted in Abu Dhabi by UAE Minister of State H.E. Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh on Feb. 22, 2023. The forum ...
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Expanding Regional Economic Integration through I2U2’s Business-to-Business Cooperation
Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez participated in I2U2 (Israel, India, the UAE, and the United States) initiative’s inaugural business forum, hosted in Abu Dhabi by UAE Minister of State H.E. Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh on Feb. 22, 2023. The forum...
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Welcoming the African Union Peace and Security Council Communiqué on Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Release: The United States welcomes the February 17 Communiqué of the 1140th meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) on the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We join the PSC in expressing concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation, condemning the human...
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Gatestone Institute expert: China uses Confucius Institutes to 'influence our college students'
Gatestone Insitute’s Gordon Chang criticized China of attempting to intervene in American higher education on the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour podcast.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Brazilian Secretary General da Rocha
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Japan National Day
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to convey my warmest wishes to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan and all the people of Japan on the occasion of His Majesty’s 63rd birthday this February 23.
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Press Briefing on Crimes Against Humanity Designation by Dr. Beth Van Schaack, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice
News Release: Vice President Kamala Harris announced at the Munich Security Conference that the Secretary of State Antony Blinken has determined that members of Russia’s forces and other Russian officials have committed crimes against humanity. This determination follows extensive analysis by the Department, including my office, the Office of Global Criminal Justice, of information indicating that members of Russia’s forces
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s Remarks for Tibetan New Year (Losar)
Release: On behalf of the United States, I extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating Losar here in America, across the Himalayan region, and throughout the world.
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DOS-BWA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 23
U.S. Embassy Gaborone PD Annual Program Statement grant opened on Feb. 23.
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DRL Addressing Hate-Based Crimes in Moldova
Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Addressing Hate-Based Crimes in Moldova. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009445. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345. Type of Solicitation: ...
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Brunei National Day
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I want to convey our sincere warm wishes to the people of Brunei Darussalam as you celebrate your 39th National Day on February 23.
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Special Representative McAuliffe Leads Partnership Opportunity Delegation to Ghana
Release: Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Ghana February 7-9, 2023, leading a Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) to Accra that focused on fostering collaboration between the U.S. private sector and West Africa’s burgeoning climate technology innovation and entrepreneurship...
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Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Rubin’s Travel to London and Brussels
Release: Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center James P. Rubin will travel to London, United Kingdom, from February 23 to 28 and to Brussels, Belgium on March 1.
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Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Rubin’s Travel to London and Brussels
News Release: Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center James P. Rubin will travel to London, United Kingdom, from February 23 to 28 and to Brussels, Belgium on March 1.
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