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Release: On Oct. 28, 2022, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) convened high-level representatives of the U.S. Department of State and the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consultations in Washington on expanding...
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly at a Tour of Lithion Recycling

News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER JOLY: Donc – thank you so much to you, Yves, to Christian, Stefon, who invested in your company and, also, I – there were great folks from Rosine to Maxime. And I was saying to him in French – and I know you understand, but it’s for your English media – that basically he’s – he must be a good boss, because people are proud of working here.
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IRFBA Chair and Vice Chair’s Statement on Nicaragua

Release: We express grave concern at the continued disregard of Nicaragua for its international human rights obligations, including to respect the right to freedom of religion or belief.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly At a Conversation with Rising Leaders

Release: (Via interpreter.). MS ST VICTOR: (In progress) call you Mélanie? Actually, we know each other quite well, Madam Minister. It’s a pleasure to see you where you’re from here, and Mr. Secretary Blinken, it’s an honor to have you here in Montreal and to be able to carry out this conversation in French.
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Czech Republic’s National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I join the people of the Czech Republic in honoring the foundation of an independent, democratic Czechoslovak state 104 years ago.
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The Constitutional Court in the Central African Republic

Release: The United States notes with deep concern a series of recent actions relative to members of the Constitutional Court in the Central African Republic, particularly the October 25 removal of Constitutional Court President Daniele Darlan. Judicial independence is a central tenet of democracy. We call on the Central African authorities to ensure the safety and independence of the Constitutional Court.
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Remarks at the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) REMVE Initiative: Roundtable on Addressing Vulnerabilities to REMVE/ERWT Radicalisation

Release: Introduction. Thank you, Tom. Thank you for hosting us here at Lancaster House. Your government has been a great partner in our collective effort to countering the threat from racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism, or REMVE, as we in the U.S. call it, or extreme right-wing terrorism, as ...
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Gino Chouinard and Georges Pothier of Salut Bonjour

Release: QUESTION: U.S. Secretary of State is here with us today, Antony Blinken. You were invited here by Minister Joly. You were in Ottawa; now you’re in Montreal, and maybe you’ve been here before.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and ICAO President Salvatore Sciacchitano After Their Meeting

News Release: PRESIDENT SCIACCHITANO: Thank you very much again, Mr. Secretary of State, for your visit. We wish to welcome you very much. And I will go over to you for any address you want to do the press.
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$275 Million in Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

News Release: The United States continues to support Ukraine’s brave defenders with additional military assistance to help them protect their country.
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Czech Republic’s National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I join the people of the Czech Republic in honoring the foundation of an independent, democratic Czechoslovak state 104 years ago.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Gino Chouinard and Georges Pothier of Salut Bonjour

News Release: QUESTION: U.S. Secretary of State is here with us today, Antony Blinken. You were invited here by Minister Joly. You were in Ottawa; now you’re in Montreal, and maybe you’ve been here before.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and ICAO President Salvatore Sciacchitano After Their Meeting

Release: PRESIDENT SCIACCHITANO: Thank you very much again, Mr. Secretary of State, for your visit. We wish to welcome you very much. And I will go over to you for any address you want to do the press.
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Remarks at the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) REMVE Initiative: Roundtable on Addressing Vulnerabilities to REMVE/ERWT Radicalisation

Release: Introduction. Thank you, Tom. Thank you for hosting us here at Lancaster House. Your government has been a great partner in our collective effort to countering the threat from racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism, or REMVE, as we in the U.S. call it, or extreme right-wing terrorism, as...
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Sanctioning the Iranian Entity Responsible for a Bounty on Salman Rushdie

News Release: In response to the attack on author Salman Rushdie, the United States is designating the Iranian entity ‘15 Khordad Foundation.’ Before the attack, this entity had issued and subsequently increased a bounty on Rushdie’s life in support of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s order calling for Rushdie’s death. We are designating it today for providing financial support for an act of terrorism.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly at a Tour of Lithion Recycling

Release: FOREIGN MINISTER JOLY: Donc - thank you so much to you, Yves, to Christian, Stefon, who invested in your company and, also, I - there were great folks from Rosine to Maxime. And I was saying to him in French - and I know you understand, but it’s for your English media - that basically he’s - he must be a good boss, because people are proud of working here.
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Department of State Dedicates New U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka

News Release: In an important symbol of our enduring friendship with Sri Lanka, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung officially dedicated the new U.S. Embassy in Colombo on October 28.
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U.S.-Taiwan Working Group Meeting on International Organizations

News Release: On Oct. 28, 2022, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) convened high-level representatives of the U.S. Department of State and the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consultations in Washington on expanding ...
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What did State Department publish on Oct. 28?

The US State Department published a one page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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The U.S. Urges Kosovo to Extend License Plate Implementation Deadline

News Release: The United States, alongside our international partners, urges the government of Kosovo to extend the implementation period for the new license plate regime. Kosovo has the right to implement the license plate regime under the Brussels Agreement, but an extension of the timeline is in the interest of ...
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