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Proliferation Security Initiative’s 20th Anniversary and High-Level Political Meeting
The Republic of Korea hosted the High-Level Political Meeting in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) on May 30, 2023.
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U.S. and ROK Agencies Cybersecurity Alert: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Social Engineering Campaigns Targeting Think Tanks, Academia, and News Media
Today the U.S. Department of State, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Security Agency together with partners from the Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Police Agency, and National Intelligence Service are releasing a Cybersecurity Advisory on social engineering and hacking threats posed by the DPRK cyber group known as Kimsuky.
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Samoa Independence Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Independent State of Samoa on your 61st anniversary of independence on June 1.
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Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Lewis Travels to Singapore
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis travels to Singapore June 1-4, as part of a delegation of senior U.S. officials taking part in the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual intergovernmental regional security conference sponsored by the International Institute of Strategic Studies.
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Sanctioning PRC and Mexico Based Individuals and Entities for Enabling Illicit Drug Production
The United States is a leader in the global effort to stop the illicit manufacture and trafficking of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, a major cause of death among adults ages 18 to 45 in the United States.
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Under Secretary Jenkins’ Remarks at the PSI High Level Political Meeting Session on Addressing a Changing International Security Environment and Challenges to Nonproliferation
It is my great pleasure to chair this second session, “Addressing a Changing International Security Environment and Challenges to Nonproliferation.”
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Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to the Republic of Korea, May 29 – June 2
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to the Republic of Korea (ROK), May 29-June 2.
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Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia
From May 30 – June 6, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart will travel to the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia.
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Undemocratic Actions Ahead of Cambodian Elections
The United States is deeply troubled that Cambodian authorities are preventing the Candlelight Party – the Kingdom’s largest opposition party – from participating in July 2023 national elections.
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State Department Engages Partners on Burma Sanctions Coordination
On May 24, the Sanctions Coordinators for the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and the services in charge of sanctions policy and implementation of the European Commission and the European External Action Service met to continue to assess and align ongoing efforts related to sanctions on Burma (Myanmar).
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2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Tuvalu
The constitution provides for the freedom to change religion or belief and the freedom to show and spread religious belief through worship, teaching, observance, or practice.
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2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Vanuatu
The constitution provides for individual freedom of “religious or traditional beliefs,” with the preamble to the constitution referring to “traditional Melanesian values, faith in God, and Christian principles.
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Joint U.S.-ROK Symposium on Countering DPRK Sanctions Evasion Involving DPRK IT Workers
The U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK) will co-host a U.S.- ROK Joint Symposium:
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Signing of the U.S.-FSM Compact of Free Association-Related Agreements
On May 23, Charge d’Affaires Alissa Bibb of the U.S. Embassy in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and Chief Negotiator Leo Falcam, Jr., of the FSM Joint Committee on Compact Review and Planning signed three agreements related to the U.S.-FSM Compact of Free Association.
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Taking Joint Action with the Republic of Korea to Combat the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Illicit Revenue Generation
The United States is steadfast in our commitment to combat the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) illicit activities to generate revenue by stealing funds from global financial institutions and other entities.
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U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue in Papua New Guinea
Secretary Blinken’s visit to Papua New Guinea for the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue is a testament to renewed U.S. commitment to our Pacific Island neighbors and partners.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape at a Joint Press Availability
All right. Thank you. Thank you very much for your extreme patience. I just want to sincerely appreciate all of you from our various media outlets who have spent almost a whole today to wait for this occasion to happen.
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Timor-Leste Parliamentary Elections
The United States congratulates Timor-Leste on its parliamentary elections.
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Inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue Strengthens Collaboration, Understanding Between Science & Technology Communities
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State of the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) Jason Donovan led the U.S. delegation to the inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue (STCD)
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Secretary Blinken Witnesses the Signing of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement Following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review
On May 22, Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in the signing ceremony of the U.S.-Palau 2023 Agreement following the Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review marking the successful conclusion of Compact-related negotiations with the Republic of Palau regarding the extension of economic assistance.