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Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will meet with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sept. 23, 2022, in New York City on the margins of the 77th UN General Assembly. As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication and manage competition responsibly, the Secretary will discuss a range of bilateral and global issues with the PRC State Councilor and Foreign Minister.
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Designating Iran’s Morality Police and Seven Officials for Human Rights Abuses in Iran

News Release: The United States condemns the tragic and brutal death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died in the custody of the Iranian Morality Police after being detained for purportedly wearing a hijab too loosely. We mourn with her loved ones and with the Iranian people.
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Blinken: Leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan 'told me that they are ready for peace'

U.S. Sec. of State Antony Blinken hosted a trilateral meeting with foreign ministers from Armenia and Azerbaijan Monday in New York, the first direct talks between the rival countries since a recent outbreak of fighting.
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Joint Statement of Support for Lebanon from the United States, France, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Joint Statement of Support for Lebanon from the United States, France, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Joint Statement on the Signing of the Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Partnership between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Joint Statement on the Signing of the Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Partnership between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking Returns from Travel, Calls on Parties to Prioritize Peace in Yemen

U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking Returns from Travel, Calls on Parties to Prioritize Peace in Yemen
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Second Anniversary of the Signing of the Abraham Accords

Second Anniversary of the Signing of the Abraham Accords
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U.S. Ratification of the Kigali Amendment

U.S. Ratification of the Kigali Amendment
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U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer’s Work in Ethiopia

U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer’s Work in Ethiopia
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Nigeria Commits to the Clean Energy Demand Initiative’s Goals with Corporate Partners

Nigeria Commits to the Clean Energy Demand Initiative’s Goals with Corporate Partners
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U.S. Contribution for the UN’s Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar’s Witness Protection Efforts

U.S. Contribution for the UN’s Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar’s Witness Protection Efforts
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Independent States in the World

Independent States in the World
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Telephonic Press Briefing with United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai

Telephonic Press Briefing with United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai
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Joint Statement on the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group Meeting

Joint Statement on the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group Meeting
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Updates to the Zimbabwe Sanctions List

Updates to the Zimbabwe Sanctions List
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The Responsibility to Protect Focal Points

The Responsibility to Protect Focal Points
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Welcoming the Release of Mark Frerichs

Welcoming the Release of Mark Frerichs
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Joint Statement on Atlantic Cooperation

Joint Statement on Atlantic Cooperation
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First Meeting of Artemis Accords Signatories

First Meeting of Artemis Accords Signatories
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The United Nations/International Astronautical Federation 29th Workshop on Space Technology for Socio-Economic Benefits: “Access to Space for All: Bridging the Space Divide”

The United Nations/International Astronautical Federation 29th Workshop on Space Technology for Socio-Economic Benefits: “Access to Space for All: Bridging the Space Divide”
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