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U.S.-Turkiye Joint Statement on the Strategic Mechanism Dialogue

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Burak Akçapar chaired the fifth meeting of the Türkiye-U.S. Strategic Mechanism Dialogue on June 23, 2023, in Washington.



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Deputy Secretary Richard Verma Travels to Qatar, Germany, the Netherlands, and Greece

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to Doha, Frankfurt, the Hague, and Athens from June 25-30, where he will discuss a range of U.S. priorities, including support for the people of Afghanistan, global security challenges, modernization, and regional support platforms.


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Assistant Secretary Stewart and Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to Brussels

Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart and Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will co-lead an interagency U.S. delegation to the 12th United States


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Targeting Russia’s Global Malign Influence Operations and Election Interference Activities

The United States remains committed to deterring and disrupting the Russian Federation’s repeated attempts to undermine the democratic processes in the United States and other countries.


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Luxembourg National Day

Congratulations to the people of Luxembourg on the occasion of the Grand Duke’s official birthday.






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Congratulations to Belgrade, Serbia for Winning Expo 2027 Vote

The United States congratulates the city of Belgrade and the government of Serbia for winning the bid to host Expo 2027 at today’s vote at the 172nd General Assembly meeting of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) in Paris, France.



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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Türkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Before Their Meeting

Well, good afternoon, everyone, and it’s a real pleasure to have this opportunity to meet with a colleague of many years, Hakan Fidan, the new foreign minister of Türkiye.



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Secretary Blinken’s Participation in the Ukraine Recovery Conference

Secretary Blinken announced today in London at the Ukraine Recovery Conference jointly hosted by the United Kingdom and Ukraine that the United States, working with Congress, intends to provide an additional $1.31 billion in assistance to help Ukraine recover from Russia’s ongoing assaults on the country.


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LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Geneva

Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will attend the 53rd Human Rights Council (HRC) session in Geneva, Switzerland from June 20 to June 23.



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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

It’s always a pleasure to be with my friend, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.


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The United States and Mongolia Sign MOU to Collaborate on Critical Minerals

Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Mongolia on June 27, 2023, to jointly advance secure and resilient critical mineral supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region. This MOU includes...


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Madagascar National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Madagascar a heartfelt congratulations as you celebrate 63 years of independence on June 26.