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Release: At today’s Syria Political-Humanitarian Briefing at the UN Security Council, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, announced more than $756 million in additional humanitarian assistance to continue our unwavering support for the Syrian people. This funding is...
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met yesterday with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa at the Pacific Island Conference of Leaders in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed U.S.-Samoa cooperation and ...
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Federated States of Micronesia President Panuelo

Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met yesterday with Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President David Panuelo in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and the President discussed ongoing coordination efforts between the United States and FSM, including facilitating the East Micronesia Cable...
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USAID Celebrates International Literacy Day

USAID Celebrates International Literacy Day
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$2 Million in New U.S. Humanitarian Demining Assistance for the South Caucasus

$2 Million in New U.S. Humanitarian Demining Assistance for the South Caucasus
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$2.8 Billion in Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine and Its Neighbors

$2.8 Billion in Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine and Its Neighbors
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U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine

U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine
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Sanctioning Iranians for Malicious Cyber Acts

Sanctioning Iranians for Malicious Cyber Acts
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Sanctioning Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security for Malign Cyber Activities

Sanctioning Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security for Malign Cyber Activities
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Federated States of Micronesia President Panuelo

News Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met yesterday with Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President David Panuelo in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and the President discussed ongoing coordination efforts between the United States and FSM, including facilitating the East Micronesia Cable ...
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Nauru Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Jeremiah

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Nauru Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Chitra Jeremiah yesterday in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary conveyed her best wishes for Nauru’s upcoming elections. The Deputy Secretary and Secretary ...
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IDF Releases Shireen Abu Akleh Report 

Release: Today, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that it had concluded its investigation into the circumstances surrounding Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s death, and stated there is a high possibility that Ms. Abu Akleh was accidentally hit by IDF gunfire. We welcome Israel’s review...
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Savit: U.S. strength will make China's policies 'irrelevant to our future'

A senior policy analyst with America First Policy Institute said the Commitment to America discussed by U.S. Reps. Kevin McCarthy and Michael McCaul proposes bold solutions that can counter Chinese Communist Party policies.
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Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Tunisia, Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan

Release: Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is traveling to Tunisia, Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan from August 29 to September 4.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Tongan Prime Minister Sovaleni

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni yesterday in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed continued progress on the way ahead for establishing a new U.S. Embassy in Tonga. They also talked about deepening U.S.-Tonga cooperation in areas such as law enforcement and reaffirmed the strong U.S.-Tonga partnership.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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How politicians on Foreign Affairs Committee dealt with bills on Sept. 14

There was activity on one bill related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on Sept. 14.
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Assistant Secretary of State Satterfield Travels to Indonesia and Qatar

Release: From September 9-16, 2022, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will travel to Indonesia and Qatar, where she will lead the United States’ delegation to the G20 Culture Ministerial in Magelong, Indonesia and meet with U.S. exchange participants, government...
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Cook Islands Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Hermann

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met yesterday with Cook Islands Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Hermann at the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders in Honolulu, Hawaii. The two discussed the recent elections in the Cook Islands, regional challenges, and the important role of the Pacific Islands Forum.
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