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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to congratulate him on his appointment and underscore the United States’ abiding commitment to the U.S.-Israel partnership and to Israel’s security.
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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Jordan and Saudi Arabia
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking traveled to Jordan and Saudi Arabia on January 3 to advance UN-led peace efforts and to support the Yemeni parties to reach an agreement on a truce extension and expansion, for the sake of all Yemenis.
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The United States Releases Signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Strengthen Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain
Today, the Department of State released the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on electric vehicle battery value chains signed by the United States on December 13, 2022, during the Africa Leaders Summit.
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Abductions in Northern Burkina Faso
The United States is deeply concerned by the abduction of more than 50 women by violent extremists near Arbinda in the Sahel region of Burkina Faso on January 12 and 13
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Special Envoy for Global Food Security Fowler’s Travel to Zambia, Malawi, and the United Kingdom
U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Food Security, Dr. Cary Fowler will travel to Lusaka, Zambia, January 15-18; Lilongwe, Malawi, January 18-21; and London, United Kingdom, January 23-24.
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Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Mohamoud Abdi Aden and Others Responsible for the 2019 Attack on DusitD2 Hotel Complex in Nairobi, Kenya
Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Mohamoud Abdi Aden and Others Responsible for the 2019 Attack on DusitD2 Hotel Complex in Nairobi, Kenya
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Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Maalim Ayman and Others Responsible for 2020 Attack on Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya
Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Maalim Ayman and Others Responsible for 2020 Attack on Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya
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Statement on Report by UN Group of Experts
The United States welcomes the midterm report by the United Nations Group of Experts released on December 30, and shares the concerns outlined in the report about the sharp increase in violence and the deterioration in the security and humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Travel to the Philippines
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to Manila, the Philippines, on January 18-21.
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U.S.-Japan Economic Policy Consultative Committee Vice-Ministerial Meeting
At the meeting, they advanced bilateral collaboration to counter economic coercion, build more resilient supply chains, strengthen energy and food security, and promote the development of critical and emerging technologies in support of the global, rules-based economic order.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel at the Signing of a U.S.-Japan Space Cooperation Framework Agreement
Japan Rahm Emanuel at the Signing of a U.S.-Japan Space Cooperation Framework Agreement
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The United States and Japan Sign Framework Agreement on Space Cooperation
Today I joined Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, and other dignitaries to sign an agreement more than 10 years in the making.
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The United States of America and the Republic of the Marshall Islands Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The United States of America and the Republic of the Marshall Islands
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Pacific Business Forum Promotes Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in the Indo-Pacific
The Governments of the United States and Japan co-hosted the fifth Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) in a hybrid format on January 12, 2023, in Tokyo, Japan.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, And Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu At a Joint Press Availability
Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, And Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu At a Joint Press Availability
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Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Mexico City, Mexico for the North American Leaders’ Summit
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Mexico City, Mexico on January 9 and 10 to join President Joseph R. Biden at the 10th North American Leaders’ Summit.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly.
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Venezuela’s Interim Government and the 2015 National Assembly
The United States continues to recognize the democratically elected 2015 National Assembly as the last remaining democratic institution in Venezuela, and we welcome the agreement reached to extend its authority.
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State Department Afghan Family Reunification Platform Launches New Parolee Form
In November, the Department of State announced the launch of an Afghan family reunification landing page, including information on how Afghans in the United States can reunify with their family members
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Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Lu’s Travel to India and Bangladesh
Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to India and Bangladesh January 12-15, for meetings on a range of priorities including energy, trade, security cooperation, religious freedom, labor, and human rights.
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