Governmental Updates
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Department Press Briefing – February 25, 2021 – United States Department of State
2:32 p.m. EST MR PRICE: Good afternoon. A few things at the top. To start things off, you probably saw…
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Religious Freedom Concerns in Russia – United States Department of State
We are disturbed by reports that a Russian court sentenced Valentina Baranovskaya and her son, Roman Baranovsky, to terms of…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister al-Sabah – United States Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Dutch Foreign Minister Blok – United States Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Dutch Foreign Minister Stef…
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Briefing with Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Acting Assistant Secretary Julie J. Chung On Secretary Blinken’s Upcoming Virtual Trip to Canada and Mexico – United States Department of State
MR PRICE: Thanks very much for that. And good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining this on-the-record call to…
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Designation of Former Prosecutor General Dobroslav Trnka of the Slovak Republic for Involvement in Significant Corruption – United States Department of State
Today, I am announcing the public designation of former Prosecutor General Dobroslav Trnka of the Slovak Republic due to his…
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Designation of Former Prosecutor General Dobroslav Trnka of the Slovak Republic for Involvement in Significant Corruptions – United States Department of State
Today, I am announcing the public designation of former Prosecutor General Dobroslav Trnka of the Slovak Republic due to his…
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On the Occasion of Kuwait’s National Day and Liberation Day – United States Department of State
Thirty years ago, Kuwait, the United States, and our international coalition partners stood together with unity of purpose and partnership…
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Secretary Blinken’s Virtual Travel to Mexico and Canada – United States Department of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will embark tomorrow on his first “virtual trip,” visiting Mexico and Canada on February…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Bruneian Foreign Minister II Erywan – United States Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Bruneian Foreign Minister II…
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Department Press Briefing – February 24, 2021 – United States Department of State
2:36 p.m. EST MR PRICE: So let’s go ahead and get started. We do have some groundbreaking news to start…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Omani Foreign Minister Al-Busaidi – United States Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr…
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U.S.-Canada High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Ambition – United States Department of State
Three years ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a stark warning to the global community, concluding that…
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Investing in Diversity and Inclusion at State – United States Department of State
The State Department has the honor of representing the American people to the world. To do that well, we must…
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Putting Human Rights at the Center of U.S. Foreign Policy – United States Department of State
The United States is committed to a world in which human rights are protected, their defenders are celebrated, and those…
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Estonian National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send congratulations to the people of Estonia as…
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Supporting a Healthy, Sustainable Mekong River – United States Department of State
The United States supports transparency and accountability in managing transboundary resources. For decades, these values have guided our work to…
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Arrest of Opposition Members in Georgia – United States Department of State
The United States is deeply troubled by the arrest of opposition leader Nika Melia and other members of the opposition…
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On the Confirmation of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield – United States Department of State
Today’s Senate confirmation of Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations reinforces President Biden’s commitment to…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry – United States Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Polish Foreign Minister Rau – United States Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Cabo Verdean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense Figueiredo – United States Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with the Cabo Verdean Minister…
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Honoring Anticorruption Champions – United States Department of State
Around the world, corruption threatens security and stability, hinders economic growth, undermines democracy and human rights, destroys trust in public…
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G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Burma – United States Department of State
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the…
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Promoting Accountability for Those Responsible for Violence Against Protestors in Burma – United States Department of State
The United States stands in solidarity with the people of Burma who came out across the country with courage and…
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Department Press Briefing – February 22, 2021 – United States Department of State
2:37 p.m. EST MR PRICE: Good afternoon. We actually don’t have anything at the top today beyond I hope you…
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Yalda Hakim of “Impact with Yalda Hakim” on BBC World News – United States Department of State
QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, welcome. SECRETARY BLINKEN: So good to be with you. QUESTION: You just joined President Biden at the virtual G7…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Foreign Minister Ashkenazi – United States Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Israeli Foreign Minister…
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Secretary Blinken’s Participation in the EU Foreign Affairs Council – United States Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participated virtually in today’s EU Foreign…
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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to the Arabian Peninsula – United States Department of State
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Timothy Lenderking will travel to several Gulf countries from February 22 to March 3. He…
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Japan’s National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I am honored to send heartfelt congratulations…
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Brunei National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of American people, I congratulate the people of Brunei Darussalam on the occasion of your National Day. The…
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Saint Lucia Independence Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States Government, it is my pleasure to congratulate the people of Saint Lucia on the…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Afghanistan High Council for National Reconciliation Chair Dr. Abdullah – United States Department of State
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the Chairman of…
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Department Press Briefing – February 19, 2021 – United States Department of State
2:38 p.m. EST MR PRICE: Good afternoon, everyone. We have a couple items at the top. I wanted to start…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Honduran Foreign Minister Rosales – United States Department of State
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Honduran Foreign Minister Lisandro…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Salvadoran Foreign Minister Hill Tinoco – United States Department of State
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Salvadoran Foreign Minister Alexandra…
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The United States Officially Rejoins the Paris Agreement – United States Department of State
On January 20, on his first day in office, President Biden signed the instrument to bring the United States back…
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Public Health and the Draw Down of the Migrant Protection Protocols Program – United States Department of State
The Administration’s policy is to protect our national and border security, address the humanitarian challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border, and…
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Briefing with Senior State Department Officials on Diplomacy to Constrain Iran’s Nuclear Program – United States Department of State
MODERATOR: Thanks very much, and thanks to everyone for joining the call on fairly short notice. As you probably saw,…
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U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Meeting on Shared North Korea-Related Challenges – United States Department of State
The Biden Administration is committed to strengthening U.S. alliance relationships, particularly with our key Northeast Asian allies Japan and the…
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Imposing Visa Restrictions on Additional Individuals Undermining Belarusian Democracy – United States Department of State
The United States remains alarmed by the Lukashenka regime’s continuing violent crackdown on peaceful protesters, pro-democracy activists, and journalists. The…
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Political Developments in Georgia – United States Department of State
The United States is deeply concerned by recent political developments in Georgia. We call on all parties to exercise restraint and…
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Joint Statement by the Secretary of State of the United States of America and the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, the United Kingdom – United States Department of State
The following statement was released by United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian,…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Quad Ministers – United States Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Australian Foreign Minister Marise…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Brolo – United States Department of State
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary Antony J. Blinken spoke with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Pedro Brolo today.…
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Department Press Briefing – February 17, 2021 – United States Department of State
2:37 p.m. EST MR PRICE: Good afternoon. We have a few scheduling announcements here at the top concerning the Secretary’s…
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U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry to Mark Official U.S. Reentry into Paris Agreement – United States Department of State
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will join UN Secretary-General António Guterres in celebrating the United States’ reentry…
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the UN Security Council Briefing on COVID-19 and Vaccine Access – United States Department of State
FOREIGN SECRETARY RAAB: Thank you, Your Excellency Mr. Jerandi, for your contribution. And I now give the floor to His…
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Joint Statement on Rocket Attacks in Erbil – United States Department of State
The following statement was released by United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian,…
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