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News Release: On Aug. 15, 2022, Under Secretary of State Jose W. Fernandez traveled to Denver, Colorado, to meet with government leaders as they prepare for next year’s Cities Summit of the Americas. He also toured the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), one of the country’s leading laboratories for renewable energy research and innovation technologies that will promote and accelerate the clean energy transition.
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State Department discusses U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy Notice of Meeting on Sept. 2

The US State Department published a one page notice on Sept. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Patel: Treaty is 'fundamental cornerstone of the nuclear nonproliferation regime'

A State Department spokesperson said that despite Russia failing to accept a final draft of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, it still holds strong since all other state parties showed their support.
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State Department set to publish a new notice on Sept. 6

There are four releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 6.
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McCaul Statement Following the State Department’s Refusal to Share a List of Americans Wrongfully Detained in Venezuela

News Release: Washington, D.C. - After the Biden administration’s offer of sanctions relief to the Maduro regime in exchange for the potential for sham elections in Venezuela, media sources reported additional Americans were taken into the regime’s custody. Despite a commitment by senior State Department officials...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Borrell

News Release: The following is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell today to reaffirm the importance of a successful Seventh ...
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UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Report on the Human Rights Situation in Xinjiang

Release: The August 31st report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights outlines in alarming details the human rights violations and abuses occurring in Xinjiang. It concludes that “the extent of arbitrary and discriminatory detention of members of the Uyghur and predominantly Muslim groups… may constitute international crimes, in particular crimes against humanity," and that “serious human rights violations have been committed" in Xinjiang.
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Vietnam National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my best wishes and congratulations to the people of Vietnam on your National Day on September 2.
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U.S. companies cite China's COVID-19 mitigation strategies as 'top concern'

A Chinese Communist Party spokesperson said that the Chinese economy, combined with the country’s anti-COVID measures, makes the nation an attractive place to do business, though a U.S.-China Business Council report found otherwise.
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Slovakia’s National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Slovakia a happy Constitution Day as you celebrate 30 years since the passage of the document that is at the heart of your democracy.
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The Critical Role of Racial Equity and Justice in U.S. Foreign Policy

Release: In this on-the-record, hybrid briefing in recognition of International Day for People of African Descent, a panel of experts discuss efforts to protect and advance the human rights of people belonging to marginalized racial and ethnic communities and combat systemic racism, discrimination and xenophobia around the world.
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Vietnam National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my best wishes and congratulations to the people of Vietnam on your National Day on September 2.
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UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Report on the Human Rights Situation in Xinjiang

Release: The August 31st report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights outlines in alarming details the human rights violations and abuses occurring in Xinjiang. It concludes that “the extent of arbitrary and discriminatory detention of members of the Uyghur and predominantly Muslim groups… may constitute international crimes, in particular crimes against humanity," and that “serious human rights violations have been committed" in Xinjiang.
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UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Report on the Human Rights Situation in Xinjiang

Release: The August 31st report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights outlines in alarming details the human rights violations and abuses occurring in Xinjiang. It concludes that “the extent of arbitrary and discriminatory detention of members of the Uyghur and predominantly Muslim groups… may constitute international crimes, in particular crimes against humanity," and that “serious human rights violations have been committed" in Xinjiang.
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UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Report on the Human Rights Situation in Xinjiang

News Release: The August 31st report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights outlines in alarming details the human rights violations and abuses occurring in Xinjiang. It concludes that “the extent of arbitrary and discriminatory detention of members of the Uyghur and predominantly Muslim groups… may constitute international crimes, in particular crimes against humanity,” and that “serious human rights violations have been committed” in Xinjiang.
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DOS-ECA grant application closes on Oct. 31

FY 2023 Ambassador Fund for Summer Work Travel grant opened on Sept. 2.
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Uzbekistan Independence Day

Uzbekistan Independence Day
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Trinidad and Tobago National Day

Trinidad and Tobago National Day
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U.S. Relations With Maldives

U.S. Relations With Maldives
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Joint Statement on Syria

Joint Statement on Syria
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