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Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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AFPI: Group supports 'efforts to protect South Dakotans and Americans from the CCP's malign influence'

Steven Yates and Adam Savit of America First Policy Institute recently visited South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to support her efforts as well as advise legislators of the threat of the Chinese Communist Party on American land and influence.
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DOS-PRM offers new grant application process starting Feb. 7

FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefitting Refugees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa grant opened on Feb. 7.
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Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

Release: The United States expresses our deep sadness at the tragic loss of life and destruction across Türkiye and Syria from today’s earthquakes. We extend our condolences to the families of those affected and are assessing our comprehensive response options. I have directed my team to remain in close contact ...
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Opening Remarks at Indaba’s Mining Sector Commercialization Workshop

Release: (As Prepared). Good afternoon, everyone. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be here. This is my second time at Mining Indaba, and I appreciate the opportunity to address a group like yours. I’m the Under Secretary of Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment at the U.S. Department of State based...
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“SENATE RESOLUTION 36--REINFORCING THE UNITED STATES-NIGERIA RELATIONSHIP AND URGING THE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA TO CONDUCT FREE, FAIR, TRANSPARENT, AND ” published by the Congressional Record on Feb. 7

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “SENATE RESOLUTION 36--REINFORCING THE UNITED STATES-NIGERIA RELATIONSHIP AND URGING THE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA TO CONDUCT FREE, FAIR, TRANSPARENT, AND ” on Feb. 7.
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Good Governance, Good Jobs Declaration

News Release: The Government of the United States and the Partnership for Central America share the belief that open, responsive, and accountable democratic governance is the foundation of vibrant economies that generate good jobs and are vital for the people of Northern Central America to lead fulfilling, safe, and...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Blinken: 'We stand with the women and girls of Afghanistan'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken imposed visa restrictions Feb. 1 on individuals including Taliban members responsible for repressing women and girls in Afghanistan.
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Keynote Remarks at Indaba Mining Conference

Release: (As prepared). Good morning. I’m so pleased to return to Mining Indaba in South Africa. Good to see the faces of so many people I’ve engaged with in the last few months. Thank you for inviting me again. I offer my greetings to the many heads of state, ministers, corporate leaders, and other distinguished...
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DOS-PRM grant application closes on March 24

2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO programs in Tanzania and Uganda grant opened on Feb. 7.
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DOS-DRL grant application closes on April 12

DRL Inclusive Approaches to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Northern Central America grant opened on Feb. 7.
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Nehls: Confucius Institutes another way China spreads 'propaganda under the guise of teaching'

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) shared his opinion that Confucius Institutes on American college campuses are used by the Chinese Communist Party to spy on American students and to influence their academic experience.
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DOS-NAM offers new grant application process starting Feb. 6

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2023 grant opened on Feb. 6.
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Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to South Africa

News Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez has arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, to give a keynote address at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba-Africa’s largest mining investment conference. He will focus on the importance of U.S. support and investment ...
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Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to South Africa

Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez has arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, to give a keynote address at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba-Africa’s largest mining investment conference. He will focus on the importance of U.S. support and investment...
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Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to South Africa

Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez has arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, to give a keynote address at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba-Africa’s largest mining investment conference. He will focus on the importance of U.S. support and investment...
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Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Mali

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Mali
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