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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Kazakhstan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of Kazakhstan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Afghanistan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The United States has not recognized the Taliban or another entity as the government of Afghanistan.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Uzbekistan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of Uzbekistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Turkmenistan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of Turkmenistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and, even considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its anti-trafficking capacity, is not making significant efforts to do so;
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Sri Lanka
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of Sri Lanka does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Bangladesh
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of Bangladesh does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Pakistan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of Pakistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Maldives
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of Maldives does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: India
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of India does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Nepal
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of Nepal does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Bhutan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of Bhutan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Tajikistan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of Tajikistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Kyrgyzstan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (or Kyrgyzstan) does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-India Business Council’s India Ideas Summit
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Please – thank you, thank you very much. (Applause.) Please, take a seat.
At a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony with the #AfghanEvac Coalition
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Good afternoon and thank you for joining us here today at the National Museum of American Diplomacy to recognize the extraordinary efforts of hundreds of dedicated volunteers elemental to the unique and unprecedented collaboration and partnership between the United States Department of State and the #AfghanEvac Coalition.
Department of State Dedicates New U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad, India
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
In an important symbol of our enduring friendship with India, U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti, U.S. Consul General Jennifer Larson, and local government officials formally dedicated the new U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad on May 26.
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates Restore Diplomatic Ties
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The United States welcomes and congratulates Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on their resumption of diplomatic representation and reopening embassies.
The United States is Deeply Troubled with Israeli Settlement Announcement
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
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.
Welcoming Hajj Flights between Sana’a and Jeddah
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The United States welcomes the launch of Hajj flights between Sana’a and Jeddah for Yemeni pilgrims.
Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
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.