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News Release: U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain will travel to Provo and Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 4-5 and Nashville, Tennessee, on October 6.
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$625 Million in Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

News Release: At the UN General Assembly, President Biden made it clear yet again that we will support the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes. Recent developments from Russia’s sham referenda and attempted annexation to new revelations of brutality against civilians in Ukrainian territory formerly controlled ...
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The Trafficking in Persons Office Announces Recipients of the 2022 Program to End Modern Slavery Awards

News Release: The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) is pleased to announce seven new awards under the Program to End Modern Slavery (PEMS). Starting Oct. 1, 2022, these programs will implement innovative and transformative approaches to combat human trafficking, including a focus ...
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Under Secretary Jenkins Travel to Georgia, October 5-7

News Release: Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Tbilisi, Georgia from October 5-7. While in Tbilisi, she will deliver opening and keynote remarks at the Biosafety Association Central Asia and the Caucasus Region Conference on COVID-19 lessons learned. The Under Secretary will also attend bilateral meetings.
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Secretary Blinken Travels to Chile to Advance our Enduring Partnership

News Release: On October 4, Secretary Blinken will travel to Santiago, Chile to meet with President Gabriel Boric and Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola to discuss democratic governance, bilateral opportunities for trade and investment, regional security, migration management, climate change, and social inclusion. ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov and Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in a trilateral format. Secretary Blinken expressed our appreciation for the positive steps Armenia and ...
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State Department set to publish a new notice on Oct. 6

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 6.
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Secretary Blinken Travels to Chile to Advance our Enduring Partnership

Release: On October 4, Secretary Blinken will travel to Santiago, Chile to meet with President Gabriel Boric and Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola to discuss democratic governance, bilateral opportunities for trade and investment, regional security, migration management, climate change, and social inclusion.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the PLO AlSheikh

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the PLO Hussein AlSheikh today in Washington, D.C. The Deputy Secretary and the Secretary General discussed their commitment to a two-state solution ...
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Under Secretary Jenkins Travel to Georgia, October 5-7

Release: Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Tbilisi, Georgia from October 5-7. While in Tbilisi, she will deliver opening and keynote remarks at the Biosafety Association Central Asia and the Caucasus Region Conference on COVID-19 lessons learned. The Under Secretary will also attend bilateral meetings.
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Secretary Blinken’s Calls with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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CSIS panel: China's reputation as financier of infrastructure projects 'both a fact and a perception'

It allows Chinese to gain influence with countries seeking to build infrastructure, improve economies
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McCaul Calls for 90-Day Review of Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security at Atlantic Council Event

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul joined the Atlantic Council to discuss securing supply chains, the race for advanced technologies and how the United States can better compete against China. During the conversation, McCaul stressed the importance...
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Migrant Integration Center

News Release: MS LOPEZ: It is a great pleasure to welcome once again to Bogotá – to Mr. Blinken, the Secretary of State of the United States of America. It’s a great pleasure to have you here.
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Lesotho National Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send warm congratulations to the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho as you commemorate your 56th Independence Day.
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Opening Remarks to the First High-Level Intergovernmental Consultation on Multilateral Cooperation to Enhance Marine Protection

Release: The First High-Level Intergovernmental Consultation on Multilateral Cooperation to Enhance Marine Protection and Combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor.
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Lesotho National Day

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send warm congratulations to the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho as you commemorate your 56th Independence Day.
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In China, it’s not what you think

Concern has been raised in the West about a period of absence by China's leader, Xi Jinping, and by recent military activity inside China.
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