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Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) on the 36th anniversary of your independence on November 3.
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U.S. Delegation to the 2022 UN Climate Conference (COP27)

News Release: From November 6-18, 2022, senior U.S. officials from over 16 agencies and organizations will travel to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to advance climate ambition and ensure a strong outcome at the 2022 UN Climate Conference (COP27).
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Secretary Blinken Participates in a Conversation with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the U.S.-German Futures Forum

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in a moderated conversation with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the U.S.-German Futures Forum on Thursday, November 3 at 8:00 a.m. EDT in Münster, Germany. Journalist Ingo Zamperoni will moderate their discussion focusing on “The Future ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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On the African Union-led Peace Talks

Release: We welcome the momentous step taken in Pretoria today to advance the African Union’s campaign to “silence the guns" with the signing of a cessation of hostilities between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. We commend the parties for taking this initial step to agree...
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Poland’s Announcement on Westinghouse Nuclear Technology Selection

News Release: We welcome the decision by the Government of Poland to select Westinghouse as its technology partner for the construction of three U.S.-designed nuclear reactors. This agreement will ensure a decades-long strategic energy partnership between the United States and Poland and is a watershed moment in advancing European energy security.
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. Secretary Blinken thanked the Foreign Minister for his country’s efforts to secure a resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative by encouraging Russia’s ...
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U.S. Security Cooperation with Latvia

Release: The U.S. and Latvia share a history as strategic allies and valued partners. The United States established diplomatic relations with Latvia in 1922 following its independence in the years after World War I. Latvia was forcibly annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940 during World War II. In 1991, Latvia restored...
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McCaul, Gallagher, Rubio and Hagerty Express Concern Over Indo-Pacific Force Posture

News Release: Dear Secretary Austin: We write with concern over recent reporting that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will retire its entire fleet of F-15 fighter jets currently based in Okinawa, Japan, without replacing them with a permanent presence anywhere in Japan. According to public reporting, the U.S.
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Poland’s Announcement on Westinghouse Nuclear Technology Selection

Release: We welcome the decision by the Government of Poland to select Westinghouse as its technology partner for the construction of three U.S.-designed nuclear reactors. This agreement will ensure a decades-long strategic energy partnership between the United States and Poland and is a watershed moment in advancing European energy security.
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U.S. Security Cooperation with Lithuania

Release: The U.S. and Lithuania share a history as valued Allies and strong partners. The United States established diplomatic relations with Lithuania in 1922, following its declaration of independence during World War I. Lithuania was forcibly annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940 during World War II. In 1990,...
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Federated States of Micronesia Independence Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) on the 36th anniversary of your independence on November 3.
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McCaul: Biden 'administration needs to match its rhetoric with the defense budget and hard power we need in the Indo-Pacific to deter CCP aggression'

Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) said while it's a good thing that the Biden administration has acknowledged the threats posed by China and the importance of the Indo-Pacific region, the defense budget falls short of where he believes it needs to be.
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United States Providing Additional $30 Million In Response To Flooding In Pakistan, Bringing Support To $97 Million

United States Providing Additional $30 Million In Response To Flooding In Pakistan, Bringing Support To $97 Million
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The United States Continues Partnership With Fao To Strengthen Global Health Security

The United States Continues Partnership With Fao To Strengthen Global Health Security
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke on November 1 with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Park Jin following the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) latest ballistic missile launches.
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Savit: National Defense Strategy 'is light on details and practical solutions'

The Biden administration's recently released National Defense Strategy reportedly lacks defined details and practical solutions on how to deal with the growing China threat, according to Adam Savit of the America First Policy Institute.
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Assistant Secretary Medina’s Travel to Israel and Egypt

News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs and Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources Monica P. Medina will travel to Tel Aviv, Israel, from November 3-5 as part of U.S.-Israel collaboration and knowledge-sharing on water reuse issues. While in Israel, she will meet with government officials and nongovernmental organizations and visit U.S.-supported water projects.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor. The Secretary expressed appreciation for South Africa’s hosting and mediation of AU-led peace talks, which led to ...
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