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Release: Welcome everyone, thank you so much for being here today. I am grateful to be joined on stage by policymakers and practitioners working tirelessly on defending civic space in Central America. It’s also great to see my dear friend and colleague Deputy Assistant Secretary Emily Mendrala joining the panel...
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Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions discussed on Dec. 5 by State Department

The US State Department published a two page notice on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Rwandan President Kagame

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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State Department discusses Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions on Dec. 5

The US State Department published a one page notice on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Ministerial Co-Chairs Joint Press Availability

Release: MR PATEL: Good afternoon, everybody. We will take four questions. The first question goes to Yuka Hayashi with The Wall Street Journal.
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Deputy Secretary McKeon Visits Delaware State University

News Release: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Brian P. McKeon will visit Delaware State University (DSU), a historically black land-grant university, on December 6, 2022, to discuss U.S foreign policy priorities with students and encourage them to advance those priorities by pursuing Foreign ...
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Cleverly and FCDO Parliamentary Under Secretary Rutley

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office Parliamentary Under Secretary David Rutley today in London. The Deputy Secretary and Foreign Secretary reaffirmed ...
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Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions discussed on Dec. 5 by State Department

The US State Department published a two page notice on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Kelly M. Fay Rodríguez

News Release: Kelly M. Fay Rodríguez is the Special Representative for International Labor Affairs. She is a dedicated advocate for workers’ rights and social justice in the United States and abroad. Most recently, she served as Trade and Labor Oversight Counsel for the Democratic majority of the U.S. House of Representatives’...
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Ministerial Co-Chairs Joint Press Availability

News Release: MR PATEL: Good afternoon, everybody. We will take four questions. The first question goes to Yuka Hayashi with The Wall Street Journal.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with UK FCDO Permanent Under Secretary Barton

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office Permanent Under Secretary Philip Barton today in London. Deputy Secretary Sherman discussed the United States’ unwavering commitment to assist Ukraine ...
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Editor in Chief Matt Murray At The Wall Street Journal CEO Council Summit

News Release: MR MURRAY: Secretary Blinken, thank you very much for joining us when you’re a little under the weather. I think you’ve got a bit of a cold.
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2022 Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will meet with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on December 6, 2022, when they co-host the 32nd annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial (AUSMIN) consultations at the Department of State.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Editor in Chief Matt Murray At The Wall Street Journal CEO Council Summit

Release: MR MURRAY: Secretary Blinken, thank you very much for joining us when you’re a little under the weather. I think you’ve got a bit of a cold.
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Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Amiri’s Travel to Indonesia, Switzerland, and Turkey

Release: Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri will travel to Indonesia, Switzerland, and Turkey December 5-16. Special Envoy Amiri will participate in the International Conference for Afghan Women’s Education co-hosted by the Governments of Indonesia and Qatar to support Afghan women ...
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Joint Statement by the Quad and Troika

News Release: Members of the Quad and Troika (Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States) welcome the agreement of an initial political framework. This is an essential first step toward establishing a civilian-led government and defining constitutional ...
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Blinken: 'Non-state actors harass, threaten, jail and kill individuals because of their beliefs'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said crimes against religious freedom still occur daily around the world and those nations may face sanctions.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Remarks for U.S.-EU Dialogue Public Event at American University

News Release: Hi there. Good afternoon. Great of you all to be here on a Friday afternoon, and I can even remember what it’s like to be a student on a Friday afternoon. So thank you all.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with UK FCDO Permanent Under Secretary Barton

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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