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The United States and Taiwan, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), will hold an in-person negotiating round for the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade in Taipei, Taiwan, from January 14-17, 2023.
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U.S. Terminates AGOA Trade Preference Program for Burkina Faso
The United States today terminated Burkina Faso from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program for failing to meet the requirements of the AGOA statute.
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Explanation of Vote on Russian Draft Decision on UNEP Executive Director
The United States opposes the draft decision put forward by the Russian Federation, which seeks to undermine the Secretary General’s authority in his nomination of the incumbent UNEP Executive Director, Ms. Inger Andersen.
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Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East
The United States looks forward to working with the new Israeli government to advance the interests and values that have been at the heart of our relationship for decades. And we look forward to continuing to improve ties with the Palestinian people and leadership.
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Remarks by Ambassador Richard Mills at a UN Security Council Briefing Called by Russia on Religious Freedom in Ukraine
Ambassador Richard MillsDeputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York.
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Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Yemen
Thank you, Special Envoy Grundberg and Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for your briefings and your continued efforts to lay the foundation for a comprehensive peace process that will improve the lives of the Yemeni people.
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Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a “Day of Reconciliation and Service” Event at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Thank you Dez for that great introduction. And let me thank you, Harry – thank you for inviting me here and thank you and the Foundation for everything that you have done to carry Dr. King’s legacy forward and again for bringing all of us here today in the spirit of reconciliation and service.
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Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Russia’s War Against Ukraine
Thank you, Mr. President. Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, thank you for your briefing. Deputy Foreign Minister Dzhaparova, thank you for joining us today.
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Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Japan’s Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa at the United Nations Headquarters, New York
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, met today with Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa of Japan.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Mary Ann Ahern of NBC Chicago WMAQ-TV
Release: Segment As Aired. ANCHOR ONE: Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Chicago today and says he came to the neighborhood that is Ukraine’s beating heart. ANCHOR TWO: His visit coinciding with the two-year anniversary of President Biden taking office. Our political reporter Marie Ann Ahern, joining us now,...
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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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Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy Lives on in Gandhi-King Scholars Initiative
Civil rights, social justice, and inclusion for all are core values of American society and U.S. foreign policy. It was these values that Dr. Martin Luther King.
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Highlighting the Power of Exchange Programs During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
All over the United States and around the world, human trafficking exists.
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AWE Alumna Creates Sustainable Style in Iceland
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs alum Grace Achieng is helping to transform the fashion industry’s impact on the environment through her company, Gracelandic.
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Supporting a Collective Response Against Corruption through the IVLP in St. Petersburg, Florida and Washington, D.C.
On International Anti-Corruption Day, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken honored eight Anti-Corruption Champions at the 2022 Anti-Corruption Champions Award Ceremony hosted by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.
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A Look Back at 2022: The Promise and Impact of Commercial Diplomacy
2022 was a banner year for the Economic Bureau’s Office of Commercial and Business Affairs (CBA). Immediately after I joined the State Department as Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs.
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U.S., EU Sign Tariff Rate Quota Agreement
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai, Sweden’s Permanent Representative to the European Union (EU), Ambassador Mikael Lindvall, and European Commission Deputy Director General for Agriculture and Rural Development, Michael Scannell signed the U.S.-EU Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Agreement.
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Readout of January Negotiating Round Under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade
The United States and Taiwan, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), held an in-person negotiating round for the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade in Taipei, Taiwan from January 14-17, 2023
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Statement by Ambassador Katherine Tai on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Today we celebrate not only a man, but a vision.
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Week Ahead Guidance For The Week Of January 16, 2023 – January 21, 2023
Ambassador Katherine Tai will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and participate in a blanket and toiletry drive service event held by the Thursday Network.
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