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News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas), lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement in reaction to the Biden Administration easing sanctions on the Maduro regime in Venezuela.
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Ambassador at Large Fick’s Travel to Ethiopia
News Release: Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from November 28 to 30, 2022 to attend the 17th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and meet with African counterparts.
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The United States and Romania: Strategic Partners for 25 Years
News Release: This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between the United States and Romania. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Bucharest, Romania November 28-30 for a meeting of the NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs and will meet with senior Romanian officials, including President Klaus Iohannis and Foreign Minster Bogdan Aurescu.
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Ambassador Hussain Travels to Morocco, The Gambia, and Senegal
Release: U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain will travel to Morocco, The Gambia, and Senegal from November 28 through Dec. 1, 2022.
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McCaul: “I Salute the Bravery” of Chinese Protestors
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul has released the following statement following the widespread protests in China against draconian COVID-related restrictions in the country. Reports indicate protest activities have included PRC citizens openly calling for the end of the dictatorship of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and General Secretary Xi Jinping.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Tileuberdi
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Mauritania National Day
Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send my best wishes to the Government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 62 years of independence.
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Albania’s 110th Independence Day
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, it is my honor to congratulate the people of Albania on your 110th Independence Day. The United States is also proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of U.S.-Albanian diplomatic relations and the broad, strong partnership that we have built together.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Arieh Smith of Xiaomanyc on YouTube
News Release: (Originally broadcast on Nov. 17, 2022) QUESTION: All right, yes. So it’s an honor to meet you, Mr. Secretary.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Saranee Sanguanruang of LDA World on YouTube
Release: (Originally broadcast on Nov. 17, 2022).
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U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Stern’s Travel to Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia
News Release: U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Jessica Stern will travel to Vietnam from November 28-December 2; the Philippines from December 3-6; and Indonesia from December 7-9. During her visits, Special Envoy Stern will meet with government officials and representatives from civil society to discuss human rights, including advancing the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons.
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McCaul, Risch “Gravely Concerned” about Biden Admin’s Latest Sanctions Relief on Maduro Regime
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member James Risch (R-ID) have released the following statement in reaction to the Biden administration easing sanctions on the Maduro regime in Venezuela.
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DOS-BGD offers new grant application process starting Nov. 29
U.S. AMBASSADORS FUND FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION GRANTS PROGRAM FY2023 grant opened on Nov. 29.
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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Oman and Saudi Arabia
Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking started travel on November 27 to Oman and Saudi Arabia to support ongoing peace efforts. The environment created by the UN-mediated truce presents the best opportunity Yemen has had for peace in several years. At this critical moment, we remind the Houthis...
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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Oman and Saudi Arabia
News Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking started travel on November 27 to Oman and Saudi Arabia to support ongoing peace efforts. The environment created by the UN-mediated truce presents the best opportunity Yemen has had for peace in several years. At this critical moment, we remind the Houthis ...
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Albania’s 110th Independence Day
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, it is my honor to congratulate the people of Albania on your 110th Independence Day. The United States is also proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of U.S.-Albanian diplomatic relations and the broad, strong partnership that we have built together.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Arieh Smith of Xiaomanyc on YouTube
Release: (Originally broadcast on Nov. 17, 2022).
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The United States and Romania: Strategic Partners for 25 Years
Release: This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between the United States and Romania. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Bucharest, Romania November 28-30 for a meeting of the NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs and will meet with senior Romanian officials, including President Klaus Iohannis and Foreign Minster Bogdan Aurescu.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Saranee Sanguanruang of LDA World on YouTube
News Release: (Originally broadcast on Nov. 17, 2022) QUESTION: So the first question is going to be about, like, the technology issue and the sustainability issue, that – the U.S. is the world leader in both sides, right. How do you think these two issue can go well together, technology and sustainability? SECRETARY ...
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U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Stern’s Travel to Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia
Release: U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Jessica Stern will travel to Vietnam from November 28-December 2; the Philippines from December 3-6; and Indonesia from December 7-9. During her visits, Special Envoy Stern will meet with government officials and representatives from civil society to discuss human rights, including advancing the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons.
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