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News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest regards to the people of Papua New Guinea in honor of the 47th anniversary of your independence this September 16.
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Guatemala National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States government and the people of the United States, I congratulate Guatemala on the 201st celebration of its Independence Day.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Manalo

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Papua New Guinea National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest regards to the people of Papua New Guinea in honor of the 47th anniversary of your independence this September 16.
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El Salvador National Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate El Salvador on its 201st Independence Day.
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Commemorating the International Day of Democracy

Release: This International Day of Democracy, we underscore our commitment to democracy as we strive for a more inclusive, equitable, and peaceful world. As President Biden has emphasized “…we must start with diplomacy rooted in America’s most cherished democratic values: defending freedom, championing opportunity, upholding universal rights, respecting rule of law, and treating every person with dignity."
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Targeting Russia’s Senior Officials, Defense Industrial Base, Financial Infrastructure Leaders, and Human Rights Abusers

News Release: The United States continues to hold the Russian government to account for its war against Ukraine. Today, we are taking actions against major Russian defense entities, key advanced-technology firms that support Russia’s defense industrial base, and financial infrastructure. We are also taking actions against a Russian military intelligence agency and against individuals connected to human rights abuses, both in the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine and within Russia itself.
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Guatemala National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States government and the people of the United States, I congratulate Guatemala on the 201st celebration of its Independence Day.
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Pandor

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Costa Rica National Day

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate Costa Rica on its 201st Independence Day.
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Assistant Secretary Medina’s Travel to Miami and New York City

News Release: Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina will travel to Miami, Florida, on Sept. 15, 2022, to participate in Smart City Expo USA. She will take part in a panel discussion on how cities can help achieve global climate goals and will meet with ...
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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman

U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman
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The UN-brokered Black Sea Deal and Impacts on Global Food Security

The UN-brokered Black Sea Deal and Impacts on Global Food Security
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Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Carstens Travel to Vatican City

Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Carstens Travel to Vatican City
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Conclusion of Article V Formal Consultative Meeting under the Biological Weapons Convention

Conclusion of Article V Formal Consultative Meeting under the Biological Weapons Convention
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Calling for the Immediate Cessation of Hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Calling for the Immediate Cessation of Hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Portuguese Foreign Minister Joao Gomes Cravinho Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I’m so pleased to welcome my colleague, the foreign minister of Portugal, Joao Cravinho. Welcome to the State Department. It’s great to have you here. And I think the timing couldn’t be better to pursue conversations on so many vital issues, starting ...
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$2 Million in New U.S. Humanitarian Demining Assistance for the South Caucasus

$2 Million in New U.S. Humanitarian Demining Assistance for the South Caucasus
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Russian Authorities’ Ongoing Harassment of Aleksey Navalny

Russian Authorities’ Ongoing Harassment of Aleksey Navalny
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Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Betts’ Travel to Israel

Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Betts’ Travel to Israel
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