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News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Nauru Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Chitra Jeremiah yesterday in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary conveyed her best wishes for Nauru’s upcoming elections. The Deputy Secretary and Secretary ...
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IDF Releases Shireen Abu Akleh Report 

Release: Today, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that it had concluded its investigation into the circumstances surrounding Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s death, and stated there is a high possibility that Ms. Abu Akleh was accidentally hit by IDF gunfire. We welcome Israel’s review...
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Savit: U.S. strength will make China's policies 'irrelevant to our future'

A senior policy analyst with America First Policy Institute said the Commitment to America discussed by U.S. Reps. Kevin McCarthy and Michael McCaul proposes bold solutions that can counter Chinese Communist Party policies.
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Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Tunisia, Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan

Release: Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is traveling to Tunisia, Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan from August 29 to September 4.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Tongan Prime Minister Sovaleni

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni yesterday in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed continued progress on the way ahead for establishing a new U.S. Embassy in Tonga. They also talked about deepening U.S.-Tonga cooperation in areas such as law enforcement and reaffirmed the strong U.S.-Tonga partnership.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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How politicians on Foreign Affairs Committee dealt with bills on Sept. 14

There was activity on one bill related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on Sept. 14.
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Assistant Secretary of State Satterfield Travels to Indonesia and Qatar

Release: From September 9-16, 2022, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will travel to Indonesia and Qatar, where she will lead the United States’ delegation to the G20 Culture Ministerial in Magelong, Indonesia and meet with U.S. exchange participants, government...
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Cook Islands Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Hermann

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met yesterday with Cook Islands Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Hermann at the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders in Honolulu, Hawaii. The two discussed the recent elections in the Cook Islands, regional challenges, and the important role of the Pacific Islands Forum.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Italian Prime Minister Draghi

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi. The Secretary thanked the Prime Minister for his exemplary leadership during one of the most challenging periods in recent history and for Italy’s strong support ...
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DOS-AZE grant application closes on Nov. 14

Leadership in Social Entrepreneurship grant opened on Sept. 14.
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Certification Pursuant to Section 7041(A)(1) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 discussed on Sept. 13 by State Department

The US State Department published a two page notice on Sept. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Foreign Relations Committee and the bills it addressed on Sept. 13

There was activity on three bills related to the Foreign Relations Committee on Sept. 13.
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Release of the 2022 Action Report on International Child Abduction

News Release: Today, the Department of State submitted the 2022 Action Report on International Child Abduction to Congress. The Department is committed to preventing abductions from the United States and achieving the prompt resolution of cases involving children who were wrongfully removed or retained by a parent ...
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57 press releases or notices published in July by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs

There were 57 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in July.
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McCaul, Meeks Issue Statement on Sudan’s Draft Transitional Constitution Framework

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) issued the following statement.
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Blinken: U.S. 'deeply concerned about reports of attacks along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for an immediate end to a conflict that broke out Sept. 12 between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh in the South Caucasus.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke overnight with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to express deep concern over military action along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, including shelling in Armenia. Secretary Blinken urged President Aliyev to cease hostilities and stressed that the United States would push for an immediate halt to fighting and a peace settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke overnight with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to convey our deep concern over the military actions along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, including reports of shelling in Armenia. The Secretary stressed ...
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