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Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. And Kat, thank you so much for not only your good words today - actually, your incredibly powerful words today, which I strongly endorse; in fact, I’m tempted to just drop the microphone and say “what she said" - (laughter) - but for your leadership every day around the world, as well as in Afghanistan.
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United States Launches Public-Private Partnership In Peru And Ecuador To Combat Illegal, Unreported, And Unregulated Fishing

United States Launches Public-Private Partnership In Peru And Ecuador To Combat Illegal, Unreported, And Unregulated Fishing
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Administrator Samantha Power’S Travel To Ukraine

Administrator Samantha Power’S Travel To Ukraine
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Administrator Samantha Power At A Press Gaggle Following Her Visit To Kyivteploenergo Pipes Winterization Site

Administrator Samantha Power At A Press Gaggle Following Her Visit To Kyivteploenergo Pipes Winterization Site
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U.S. Security Cooperation with the Philippines

U.S. Security Cooperation with the Philippines
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Historic Breakthrough on the Israel-Lebanon Maritime Boundary

News Release: Following years of mediation by the United States, the Governments of Israel and Lebanon today announced consensus on an historic agreement to establish a permanent maritime boundary between the two countries. This breakthrough promises to usher in a new era of prosperity and stability in the Middle ...
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Acting Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Bray’s Trip to Germany

News Release: Acting Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Leah Bray will travel to Berlin and Stuttgart, Germany, from October 12 to 14. In Berlin, acting Coordinator Bray will represent the United States at the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (G7 RRM) State Secretary Conference. She will consult with the heads ...
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with French Director General of Defense and National Security Stéphane Bouillon

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with French Director General of Defense and National Security Stéphane Bouillon. They reviewed our extensive and vital joint efforts to support Ukraine in the face of Russia’s unprovoked and devastating ...
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Acting Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Bray’s Trip to Germany

Release: Acting Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Leah Bray will travel to Berlin and Stuttgart, Germany, from October 12 to 14. In Berlin, acting Coordinator Bray will represent the United States at the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (G7 RRM) State Secretary Conference. She will consult with the heads ...
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Observance of the International Day of the Girl Child on its 10th Anniversary

News Release: On the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child, the United States recommits to advancing the rights and empowerment of girls and young women in all their diversity around the world.
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Huitfeldt

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken underscored the depth of the bilateral relationship, including our commitment to European security and energy security. ...
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Announcement of Visa Restrictions in Response to the Repression of Women and Girls in Afghanistan

Release: Today I am announcing a visa restriction policy under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict the issuance of visas for current or former Taliban members, members of non-state security groups, and other individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, repressing...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Serbian President Vucic

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Announcement of Visa Restrictions in Response to the Repression of Women and Girls in Afghanistan

News Release: Today I am announcing a visa restriction policy under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict the issuance of visas for current or former Taliban members, members of non-state security groups, and other individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, repressing ...
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The U.S. Department of State-espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program Welcomes International Sports Leaders to the United States

News Release: On the heels of the U.S. Department of State-espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program’s (GSMP) 10th anniversary celebration and the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark legislation that afforded women equal opportunity in education and sports across the United States, the U.S. Department of State’s ...
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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to the Region

News Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to the region starting October 11 to support intensive, UN-led negotiations with the Yemeni parties to reach agreement on a truce extension and expansion, for the sake of Yemenis. The Houthis have an opportunity to support an expanded truce agreement ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kosovan Prime Minister Kurti

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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McCaul Sickened by Recent Russian Attacks on Ukraine, Demands Action From Biden

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released the following statement in response to recent Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure across Ukraine.
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New notice from State Department to be published on Oct. 13

There are four releases scheduled to be published on Oct. 13.
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DOS-BRB offers new grant application process starting Oct. 12

U.S. Embassy Bridgetown PAS Annual Program Statement grant opened on Oct. 12.
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