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This week, the Government of Spain repatriated two women and thirteen children from displaced persons camps in northeast Syria.
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One-Year Anniversary of the Terrorist Attack on the UAE
I join President Biden in recognizing the somber one-year anniversary of the cross-border terrorist attack against the UAE, which tragically killed and wounded civilians
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Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to United Arab Emirates and Qatar
The Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Doha, Qatar, January 12-16.
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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to the UAE and Switzerland
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Abu Dhabi, UAE, on January 12-16 to participate in engagements surrounding Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, including the International Renewable Energy Agency General Assembly, the Global Energy Forum, the World Future Energy Summit, and additional meetings with foreign counterparts on climate diplomacy priorities for 2023.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen Gressly
Deputy Scretary of State Wendy Sherman welcomed UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen David Gressly to the Department of State to follow up on progress launching the Safer oil tanker operation and discuss our efforts to address humanitarian and economic challenges in Yemen.
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The Negev Forum Working Groups and Regional Cooperation Framework
I welcome the inaugural meeting of the Negev Forum Working Groups hosted by the United Arab Emirates on January 9-10, in Abu Dhabi.
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New Sanctions Targeting Iran’s UAV and Ballistic Missile Industries
The United States has designated seven individuals in leadership positions with Qods Aviation Industries (QAI), an Iranian defense manufacturer responsible for the design and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and of Iran’s Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO), the main organization responsible for overseeing Iran’s ballistic missile programs.
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Interagency Delegation to the United Arab Emirates
A senior U.S. Government delegation will travel to the United Arab Emirates to participate in the first meeting of the Negev Forum Working Groups on January 9-10, where they will gather with representatives from the Governments of Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates to advance initiatives to encourage regional integration and cooperation.
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Counselor Chollet’s Travel to the United Arab Emirates, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Serbia
Counselor of the Department Derek Chollet will travel to the United Arab Emirates, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Serbia from January 8-13.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi today to discuss bilateral and regional issues critical to the strategic U.S.-Jordan relationship and regional stability.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
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Inaugural Meeting of U.S.-UK Comprehensive Dialogue on Technology & Data
Senior representatives from the United States and the United Kingdom governments met in Washington, D.C., for the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-UK Comprehensive Dialogue on Technology and Data.
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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
Good evening, everyone. Very good to see you all. And let me say first, Secretary Austin and I just concluded a very productive and wide-ranging discussion with our colleagues – Foreign Minister Hayashi, Defense Minister Hamada – and this of course is ahead of President Biden hosting Prime Minister Kishida at the White House on Friday.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with French Foreign Ministry Secretary General Descôtes
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with French Foreign Ministry Secretary General Anne-Marie Descôtes.
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U.S. Welcomes Spain’s Repatriation of Nationals from Northeast Syria
This week, the Government of Spain repatriated two women and thirteen children from displaced persons camps in northeast Syria.
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Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to United Arab Emirates and Qatar
The Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Doha, Qatar, January 12-16.
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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to the UAE and Switzerland
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Abu Dhabi, UAE, on January 12-16 to participate in engagements surrounding Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, including the International Renewable Energy Agency General Assembly, the Global Energy Forum, the World Future Energy Summit, and additional meetings with foreign counterparts on climate diplomacy priorities for 2023.
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Opening of U.S.-Sweden Defense Cooperation Agreement Negotiations
The United States welcomes the announcement by Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson regarding the negotiation of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement.
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Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Sison’s Travel to New York
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison will travel to New York January 12-13 for consultations with senior UN officials and G7 counterparts on key U.S. multilateral priorities.
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Joint Statement on the U.S.-Honduras Strategic and Human Rights Dialogues The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Honduras on the occasion of the Strategic and Human Rights Dialogues.
In the Bilateral Strategic and Human Rights Dialogue, the Governments of the Republic of Honduras and the United States of America reaffirmed their continued commitment to jointly address the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement.
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