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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Cohen

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Eli Cohen this evening and reaffirmed the importance of the enduring U.S. – Israel bilateral relationship.


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Judgment in Certain Iranian Assets Case

Today the International Court of Justice issued a judgment in the Certain Iranian Assets case rejecting the vast majority of Iran’s case under the now-terminated Treaty of Amity.


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Digital Briefing with Barbara Leaf, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs

Greetings to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s London International Media Hub.


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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Al Sabah

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al Sabah to discuss shared regional and global priorities.


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Targeting Syrian and Lebanese Illicit Drug Traffickers

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s family members and associates rely on the illicit drug trade to fund his regime’s violent oppression and abuse of the Syrian people.


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Mark Swidan’s Suspended Death Sentence

Release: Today the People’s Republic of China’s Jiangmen Intermediate Court denied wrongfully detained U.S. national Mark Swidan’s appeal, and upheld his death penalty with a two-year suspended death sentence. We are disappointed by this decision and will continue to press for his immediate release and return...


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U.S. – Cuba Migration Talks Held April 12 in Washington

Release: On April 12, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington, DC to discuss the implementation of the U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords. This bilateral discussion reflects a commitment by both countries to regularly review the implementation of the Accords. The Department of Homeland Security’s Deputy Assistant...


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18 press releases or notices published in December 2022 by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs

There were 18 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in December 2022.


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The United States – Vietnam Relationship: Celebrating 10 Years of Comprehensive Partnership and 28 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Release: This year is the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership launched by then-Presidents Obama and Sang in 2013.  As we mark this anniversary, we look forward to expanding our partnership in the years ahead.  Built on a foundation of trust and mutual desire to overcome the legacies...


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U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs publishes 60 press releases or notices in November 2022

There were 60 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in November 2022.


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U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs publishes 29 press releases or notices in November 2022

There were 29 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs in November 2022.


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U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs publishes 24 press releases or notices in January

There were 24 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in January.


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Lao New Year 2023

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warm regards to the Lao people as you celebrate Lao New Year this week.


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Further Curbing Russia’s Efforts to Evade Sanctions and Perpetuate its War Against Ukraine

Release: Today, the Department of State and the Department of Treasury are imposing sanctions on more than 120 entities and individuals across more than 20 countries and jurisdictions in connection with the Russian Federation’s unlawful and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, including facilitators of sanctions evasion.


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Navigating the Increasing Control of Critical Technologies

Release: Thank you for inviting me to make some keynote remarks for what is a very important conference and welcome to all our colleagues from South Korea to this event. As I said It is really a pleasure to be here, although virtually, but still I’m glad I can be a part of this event.


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Khmer New Year 2023

Release: On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I wish all Cambodians celebrating Khmer New Year good health, peace, and good fortune.


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Further Curbing Russia’s Efforts to Evade Sanctions and Perpetuate its War against Ukraine

Release: The United States will continue to take action against Russia and those supporting its war in Ukraine, including further implementing the G7’s commitment to impose severe consequences on third country actors who support Russia’s war in Ukraine. As part of a continued effort, and to reaffirm our commitment ...


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Thailand New Year – Songkran

Release: On behalf of the Government and people of the United States of America, I wish the people of the Kingdom of Thailand a peaceful and prosperous new year ahead on the occasion of Songkran on April 13.


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U.S. – Taiwan Working Group Meeting on International Organizations

Release: On April 10, 2023, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) convened representatives of the U.S. Department of State and the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other agencies for consultations in Washington on expanding...


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Special Representative for Afghanistan West’s April 11 – 18 Travel to Qatar, UAE, Istanbul

Release: In Doha, Special Representative for Afghanistan (SRA) Thomas West will meet with Qatari colleagues, Afghan civil society leaders, and partner missions. In the UAE, SRA West will meet with Emirati counterparts, Afghan business and thought leaders. In Istanbul, he will hold consultations with Afghan political leaders, journalists, humanitarian professionals and human rights activists.