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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. Before I speak to the important meeting we’re about to have with Foreign Minister Huitfeldt, let just say a few words, if I can, about a very important diplomatic achievement that was reached today. After months of mediation by the United States, the ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kosovan Prime Minister Kurti

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurti. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Kurti discussed the importance of the EU-facilitated Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue and Kosovo’s continued commitment to European ...
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt Before Their Meeting

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. Before I speak to the important meeting we’re about to have with Foreign Minister Huitfeldt, let just say a few words, if I can, about a very important diplomatic achievement that was reached today. After months of mediation by the United States, the ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Serbian President Vucic

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. Secretary Blinken underscored U.S. support for the EU-facilitated Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue and urged continued constructive engagement to secure peace and stability ...
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Blinken: Russian bombs damaged 'targets without military purpose throughout Ukraine'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Russia's brutal missile and drone strikes on Ukraine Oct. 10, saying the Kremlin hit “targets without military purpose throughout Ukraine.”
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Secretary Blinken expressed appreciation for the positive steps Armenia and Azerbaijan are taking towards reaching a sustainable peace agreement, including ...
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Curaçao National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Curaçao as you celebrate Curaçao Day. The longstanding friendship between our two countries is rooted in our shared values and cultural ties. Our united support for the rule of law and for democracy serves as the foundation for our ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Secretary Blinken expressed appreciation for the positive steps Azerbaijan and Armenia are taking towards reaching a sustainable peace agreement, including recent ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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A Year After Iraq’s Early Elections

News Release: A year ago, Iraqis voted in credible early elections with the hope that they would result in a government that reflects the will of the Iraqi people. Since then, Iraq’s leaders have been unable to resolve their political differences. The United States supports a broad and inclusive dialogue to forge a common path forward.
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Blinken: U.S. designates 'seven security apparatus leaders' in Iran

The U.S. State Department and Department of the Treasury announced they will impose sanctions on seven Iranian leaders who are said to be responsible for human rights abuses or censorship.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Curaçao National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Curaçao as you celebrate Curaçao Day. The longstanding friendship between our two countries is rooted in our shared values and cultural ties. Our united support for the rule of law and for democracy serves as the foundation for our...
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Risch on Russia’s Deadly Strikes on Ukraine

News Release: BOISE, Idaho - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on Russia’s deadly barrage of strikes on Ukraine:
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about the Kremlin’s horrific strikes against Ukraine today, including waves of missiles that hit the streets of several Ukrainian cities during rush hour. ...
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Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar

News Release: Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf will travel to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar from October 11 to Oct. 22, to meet with a range of senior government officials, as well as non-governmental and civil society representatives.
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U.S. Support for Ukraine in the Face of Russian Strikes

News Release: The Kremlin’s strikes against Ukraine today again place the stakes of Russia’s brutal war into stark relief. Russian bombs hit children’s playgrounds and public parks in Kyiv; wave after wave of missiles struck Kyiv’s city streets and damaged heating and targets without military purpose throughout Ukraine. I extend my deepest sympathies to the people of Ukraine who have lost loved ones today. The United States stands with you.
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DOS-BRB grant application closes on Nov. 4

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Program Implementor grant opened on Oct. 11.
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