Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
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Qatar and the United Arab Emirates Restore Diplomatic Ties
The United States welcomes and congratulates Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on their resumption of diplomatic representation and reopening embassies.
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The United States is Deeply Troubled with Israeli Settlement Announcement
The United States is deeply troubled by the Israeli government’s reported decision to advance planning for over 4,000 settlement units in the West Bank.
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Welcoming Hajj Flights between Sana’a and Jeddah
The United States welcomes the launch of Hajj flights between Sana’a and Jeddah for Yemeni pilgrims.
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Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan
Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf will travel to Israel and the West Bank June 17-24 and to Jordan June 24-25.
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Under Secretary Zeya at the Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region
On behalf of the United States, I thank the European Union for organizing this important pledging conference to support Syrians who have suffered on an unthinkable scale.
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Special Representative Syed’s Travel to Iraq with U.S. Private Sector Delegation
From June 11 to June 15, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed traveled to Baghdad, Iraq.
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The United States Announces $920 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Syria
Today, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya announced $920 million in additional U.S. humanitarian assistance for Syria at the Brussels VII Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region.”
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Welcoming Proceedings at the International Court of Justice to Hold the Syrian Regime Accountable
The United States welcomes Canada and the Netherlands’ decision to initiate legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice to hold Syria accountable for the reported torture of thousands of individuals at the hands of the Assad regime.
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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Saudi Arabia
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking traveled to Saudi Arabia on June 12 to advance efforts to further expand the continuing benefits of the truce and launch a comprehensive peace process.
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United States Publishes Advisory to Industry on Iran’s UAV-Related Activities
Today, the Department of State, Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, and Department of the Treasury issued an advisory to alert the international community, private sector, and public to the threat posed by Iran’s procurement, development, and proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Hiba Nasr of Asharq News
(In Arabic.) Mr. Secretary, thanks for sitting down with us.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at a Joint Press Availability
(In progress) (Via interpreter) press conference for the minister of foreign affairs of Saudi Arabia and also Mr. Antony Blinken, the minister of foreign affairs from the USA.
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Joint Communiqué by Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS
The following statement was released by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS following today’s meeting.
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President Al-Alimi
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad al-Alimi Before Their Meeting
(In progress) under leadership of the president and the leadership council, we’ve now had 14 months of relative calm that has saved lives and improved livelihoods.
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Terrorist Designation of ISIS General Directorate of Provinces Leaders
ISIS remains an active threat to peace and stability and maintains connections to the global financial system to fund its terrorist activities.
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hussein
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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Joint Statement Following the Ministerial Meeting of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen Before Their Meeting
Well, good afternoon, everyone. I’m very pleased for this opportunity to discuss the very important relationship between the United States and Ethiopia.