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Release: Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink and National Security Council Senior Director for China and Taiwan Laura Rosenberger will travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the Republic of Korea, and Japan from December 11-14. During their visit to the...

Release: Good evening, and thank you, Foreign Minister Avila, for that kind introduction. What a privilege to speak before so many titans of foreign affairs-keepers of the flame of diplomacy and democracy in so many parts of our planet.

News Release: As Prepared Good evening, and thank you, Foreign Minister Avila, for that kind introduction. What a privilege to speak before so many titans of foreign affairs—keepers of the flame of diplomacy and democracy in so many parts of our planet.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S.-Australia partnership is essential during the 32nd annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations.

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Czech National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister Tomas Pojar today in Prague. Deputy Secretary Sherman commended the Czech government on its stalwart efforts in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and its contributions to enable Ukraine to defend itself. The Deputy Secretary and the National Security Advisor also discussed bilateral defense cooperation and energy security.

“WILLIAM WILBERFORCE TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTION REAUTHORIZATION ACT“ was published in the Senate section on pages S10936-S10937 on Dec. 11, 2008

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky today in Prague. Deputy Secretary Sherman commended the Czech government on its successful leadership during its Council of the European Union presidency, especially ...

Release: ASSISTANT SECRETARY ROBINSON: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to this fireside chat where we are honored to be joined by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and three recently announced Anti-Corruption Champion awardees: Rozina Islam, Janet Zhou, and Stevan Dojcinovic. We are thrilled to have you all here with us, as we begin to wrap up a very successful week of events here at the ICC.

News Release: On Saturday, Dec. 10, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will meet with Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed in Prague, Czech Republic. In the meeting, the Deputy Secretary intends to underscore, among other issues, the important work of the UN in shaping global development ...

News Release: On Dec. 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) affirming that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Tomorrow, we honor the UDHR and its proclamation that human rights are to be universally protected. All persons have these rights and should be free to exercise them, without discrimination, no matter what they believe, whom they love, or where they live. All means all.

Release: In recent weeks the Kremlin has increased its attacks against critical infrastructure, attacks that are causing widespread suffering for the people of Ukraine. But as winter deepens, so does our support for Ukraine. Today, the United States continues to support Ukraine with additional military assistance to help defend itself from Russia’s ongoing brutal and unprovoked assault.

Release: On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day and on the eve of International Human Rights Day, the United States is taking the following actions to promote accountability for corruption and human rights abuse around the world. These actions include financial sanctions, using Executive Order (E.O.)...

News Release: On the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of Victims of the Crime of Genocide and the Prevention of this Crime, the world must pause not only to remember the lives lost to and torn apart by genocide, but also to recognize those that remain threatened by it. This day of reflection and remembrance ...