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News Release: PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Secretary of State Blinken, Tony, welcome once again to Jerusalem.
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Assistant Secretary Donfried’s Travel to Italy, Vatican City, and Poland

News Release: Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Dr. Karen Donfried will travel to Italy, Vatican City, and Poland January 30 to February 3 to emphasize the United States’ commitment to our European Allies and partners, democracy, and transatlantic security as well as our continued support for Ukraine.
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Assistant Secretary Donfried’s Travel to Italy, Vatican City, and Poland

Release: Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Dr. Karen Donfried will travel to Italy, Vatican City, and Poland January 30 to February 3 to emphasize the United States’ commitment to our European Allies and partners, democracy, and transatlantic security as well as our continued support for Ukraine.
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Egyptian President El-Sisi

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Dutch Secretary General Huijts

Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Dutch Secretary General Paul Huijts today in Washington, DC to reaffirm our unwavering transatlantic unity and cooperation, and to reiterate our shared commitment to hold Russia accountable for its unjustified and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine.
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U.S. Relations with Israel

Release: STRONG AND HISTORIC TIES. The United States was the first country to recognize Israeli statehood when Israel declared independence in 1948. The 75-year partnership has been built on mutual interests and shared democratic values from its inception, with Israelis and Americans united by their commitment...
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. As you can see, I’ve just landed in Israel at what is a pivotal moment. I’m very much looking forward to getting into my discussions, but I just wanted to offer a few words immediately upon landing.
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Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Gego: Measuring Infinity” Exhibition discussed on Jan. 30 by State Department

The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Nadia Bilbassy of Al Arabiya

Release: QUESTION: (In Arabic.) Mr. Secretary, thank you very much for giving us this exclusive interview. We appreciate your time.
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Special Representative for Afghanistan West’s Travel to Pakistan, Germany, Switzerland

News Release: Special Representative for Afghanistan (SRA) Thomas West will travel to Pakistan, Germany, and Switzerland January 29 - February 4 to consult with partners, Afghans, and humanitarian relief organizations regarding shared interests in Afghanistan.
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DOS-SCT offers new grant application process starting Jan. 30

Counterterrorism Fly Team Toolkit grant opened on Jan. 30.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Al Arabiya Cairo Bureau Chief Randa Abul Azm At a Conversation with Rising Egyptian Leaders

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s really wonderful to be here in this truly historic institution that has brought Egyptians and Americans together for so many years - continues to do that, continues to build such strong bonds between our people, and especially our young people - and has been training Egyptians and Americans alike, and it’s something we place great value on.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Al Arabiya Cairo Bureau Chief Randa Abul Azm At a Conversation with Rising Egyptian Leaders

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s really wonderful to be here in this truly historic institution that has brought Egyptians and Americans together for so many years - continues to do that, continues to build such strong bonds between our people, and especially our young people - and has been training Egyptians and Americans alike, and it’s something we place great value on.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Nadia Bilbassy of Al Arabiya

Release: QUESTION: (In Arabic.) Mr. Secretary, thank you very much for giving us this exclusive interview. We appreciate your time.
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DOS-ECU grant application closes on April 14

U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Ecuador - Public Affairs Section - Notice of Funding Opportunity grant opened on Jan. 30.
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Gosar: CCP funds Confucius Institutes 'to advance China's political agenda' on American college campuses

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) claimed Confucius Institutes are funded by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) under different names within American college campuses.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Nadia Bilbassy of Al Arabiya

News Release: QUESTION: (In Arabic.) Mr. Secretary, thank you very much for giving us this exclusive interview. We appreciate your time.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Nadia Bilbassy of Al Arabiya

Release: QUESTION: (In Arabic.) Mr. Secretary, thank you very much for giving us this exclusive interview. We appreciate your time.
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AFPI’s Savit: ‘Hawley’s legislation banning TikTok nationwide is welcome news’

Adam Savit, director of the America First Policy Institute's (AFPI) China Policy Initiative, commended Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) for introducing legislation that would ban TikTok nationwide, citing the app's ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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DOS-ECA grant application closes on March 31

FY 2023 On-Demand Youth Leadership Program grant opened on Jan. 30.
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