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Imposing Visa Restrictions on Individuals Involved in Undermining the Democratic Process in Nigeria
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The Burma Military Regime’s Extension of State of Emergency

The Burma Military Regime’s Extension of State of Emergency
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Opening of the U.S. Embassy in Honiara, Solomon Islands

Opening of the U.S. Embassy in Honiara, Solomon Islands
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Joint Statement on Marking Two Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar

Joint Statement on Marking Two Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar
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Marking Two Years Since the Military Coup in Burma

Marking Two Years Since the Military Coup in Burma
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Sri Lanka National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my congratulations to the people of Sri Lanka on the 75th anniversary of your independence on February 4.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park Jin at a Joint Press Availability

Release: MR PRICE: The Secretary and Foreign Minister Park are now signing the protocol to amend and extend the U.S.-Republic of Korea Science and Technology Agreement. The first iteration of the agreement was signed in 1992. A new one was signed in 1999 and has been renewed since then. However, this amended version adds important new components to strengthen our science and technology agreement and extends the agreement for an additional 10 years.
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Critical New U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine

Release: The United States is announcing today two new security assistance packages to help Ukraine continue to defend itself against Russia’s brutal war. These packages include critical air defense and counter-drone capabilities to help Ukraine defend its people, as well as armored infantry vehicles and more equipment that Ukraine is using so effectively, including Javelin anti-tank missiles, artillery ammunition, and conventional and long-range rockets for U.S.-provided HIMARS.
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McCaul Finds Admin Decision to Waive Iran Sanctions “Deeply Troubling”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s decision to waive sanctions on nonproliferation activities involving Iran.
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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE

Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE starting February 3. The Special Envoy will continue concerted U.S. diplomatic efforts with the UN, regional, and international partners to advance a comprehensive and inclusive peace process. The UN-led truce...
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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE

Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE starting February 3. The Special Envoy will continue concerted U.S. diplomatic efforts with the UN, regional, and international partners to advance a comprehensive and inclusive peace process. The UN-led truce...
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Poland’s National Security Advisors

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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13 notices published in week ending Jan. 28 by State Department

There were 13 notices published by the State Department in week ending Jan. 28, according to the Federal Register.
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McCaul Finds Admin Decision to Waive Iran Sanctions “Deeply Troubling”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s decision to waive sanctions on nonproliferation activities involving Iran.
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U.S Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons publishes two press releases or notices in January

There were two press releases or notices published by the U.S Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons in January.
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Foxx: Confucius Institutes 'provide no value to students but pose an enormous danger'

The chair of the Education and Workforce Committee, Rep. Virginia Foxx, expressed clear apprehension for the Chinese government-funded Confucius Institutes, which she believes try to influence and indoctrinate American college students.
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Blinken: Israelis, Palestinians 'play a critical role in reminding us what's truly important'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders to discuss the region's current situation and explore ways to revive peace talks came a few days after terrorist attacks took place.
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U.S Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs publishes 49 press releases or notices in January

There were 49 press releases or notices published by the U.S Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs in January.
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Sri Lanka National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my congratulations to the people of Sri Lanka on the 75th anniversary of your independence on February 4.
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Assistant Secretary Phee’s Travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia February 5-19.
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