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Public Affairs Section South Africa Annual Program Statement for FY2023 grant opened on Nov. 17.
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Joint Statement of the U.S.-Ecuador Bilateral Expanded Political Dialogue
News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Ecuador.

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U.S. Announcements on Ocean-Climate Action at COP27
Release: Ocean-based climate solutions have a key role in keeping the goal to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius within reach and improving global climate resilience. On the occasion of the “Oceans and Coastal Zones" thematic day at COP27, the United States highlights the following ocean-climate action.

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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Hasler
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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The United States Announces the First Cohort of Countries to Endorse the Ocean Conservation Pledge at COP27
News Release: During the seventh Our Ocean Conference in Palau, the United States announced the Ocean Conservation Pledge – an ambitious new effort encouraging countries to commit to conserve or protect at least 30 percent of ocean waters under their national jurisdiction by 2030. Today, at COP27, Special Presidential ...

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

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Second U.S.-ROK Working Group Meeting on the DPRK Cyber Threat
Release: Deputy Special Representative for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Dr. Jung Pak and Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs Lee Taewoo led the second U.S.-ROK Working Group Meeting on the DPRK Cyber Threat on November 16 in...

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Sanctioning Senior Officials of Iranian Broadcaster
Release: The United States is designating six individuals for acting for or on behalf of the Iranian state-run media corporation, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). IRIB was previously sanctioned for its involvement in the Iranian government’s censorship activities. Two of these individuals are...

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Deputy Secretary McKeon Visits the University of the District of Columbia
News Release: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Brian P. McKeon will visit the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) on Nov. 16, 2022, as part of continuing efforts to engage with students on U.S foreign policy priorities and attract candidates who reflect a demographic cross-section ...

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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Hasler
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Dominique Hasler in Washington, D.C. They discussed the multiple waves of missile attacks that Russia perpetrated on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure. ...

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Gosar: Chinese purchases of U.S. land is 'a major national security threat'
Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., said the blurred lines between China’s public and private sectors makes Chinese purchases of American land especially concerning.
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Joint Statement of the U.S.-Ecuador Bilateral Expanded Political Dialogue
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Ecuador.

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Artemis I Advances International Cooperation, Inspires Next Generation
News Release: With the successful launch of Artemis I, NASA has embarked on its latest mission to explore the unknown for the benefit of humanity. This uncrewed flight test is the first in a series of complex missions that will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, while uniting humanity and inspiring the next generation through deep space exploration.
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Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Bahrain
News Release: Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is traveling to Bahrain from November 16 to 20 as part of the U.S. interagency delegation to the Manama Dialogue. During her trip, she will meet with a range of officials to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues.
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Assistant Secretary Monica Medina Remarks TD7: Water for Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions
Release: Good afternoon and thank you so much for having me here today. It’s truly a pleasure to be here at COP27 - to take part in these sessions and to learn from this community of experts.

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International Cooperation in NASA’s Artemis I Program
Release: NASA’s Artemis program is inspiring the world as it seeks to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon and conduct a historic first crewed mission to Mars.

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Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Bahrain
Release: Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is traveling to Bahrain from November 16 to 20 as part of the U.S. interagency delegation to the Manama Dialogue. During her trip, she will meet with a range of officials to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues.
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Assistant Secretary Monica Medina’s Participation in COP27 Event “Ocean-Based Climate Solutions: Enabling Frameworks for Action”
Release: Hello everyone, it is a pleasure to be here to participate in this important discussion. Thank you to Ocean Visions for organizing this event.

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DOS-CHN grant application closes on Sept. 10
U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau, PAS Annual Program Statement grant opened on Nov. 17.

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Meeks, Cicilline, 15 HFAC Dems Statement on 2-Month Anniversary of Protests in Iran
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, David Cicilline, Chair of the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism, and 15 members of the Foreign Affairs Committee released the following statement recognizing two months since protests in Iran began...

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