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Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield to the Media Following Bilateral Meetings in Brasilia, Brazil

Good afternoon. I have just concluded some very important and productive meetings with the foreign minister, and also with the first lady, to reaffirm the U.S.-Brazil bilateral relationship and our partnership in the multilateral fora.




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Democracy Collection Launches Traveling Exhibition: “A More Perfect Union: American Artists and the Currents of our Time”

The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations’ Office of Art in Embassies is launching a traveling exhibition as part of a year-long initiative for its 60th Anniversary called the Democracy Collection.


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Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield in Conversation with Professor Antonio Jorge Ramalho da Rocha at the University of Brasilia

(In Portuguese.) Thank you very much, Professor Deborah. Ambassador, the idea was to make it as informal as possible because we are focused in your exchanges with students.




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The Release of the UN Report on Moura, Mali

The United States is appalled by the disregard for human life exhibited by elements of the Malian Armed Forces in cooperation with the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group – a transnational criminal organization – during the operation in Moura, Mali in March of last year.


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Colombian Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) For Infrastructure

Release: Topic: Colombian Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) For Infrastructure.



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Promoting Accountability for Human Rights Abuses and Violations in Moura, Mali

Release: In March 2022, elements of the Malian Armed Forces with the support of members of the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group - a transnational criminal organization - conducted a military operation in Moura, Mali, which killed more than 500 people according to the UN Human Rights Office.


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Joint Statement from the United States, Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom on Spain Joining the Blue Dot Network

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Japan, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom on the occasion of Spain joining the Blue Dot Network Steering Committee.


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United States and Moldova Sign Open Skies Agreement

Release: On May 18 in Chisinau, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma and Moldova Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Lilia Dabija, with Prime Minister Dorin Recean, signed an Open Skies Air Transport Agreement (“Agreement") between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Republic of Moldova - the first bilateral air transport agreement negotiated by the two countries.


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Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Verma’s Travel to Poland, Moldova, and Romania

Release: Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to Poland, Moldova, and Romania May 14-20. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Assistant Secretary Todd D. Robinson, Bureau...


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United States Imposes Additional Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia in Coordination with International Partners

Release: The United States will continue to take actions against Russia until it ends its brutal and illegal war against Ukraine. The United States is implementing commitments made at the G7 Leaders’ Summit to increase costs for Russia and those who support its war effort. Among others, these commitments include...


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Joint Statement on the U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Arab Republic of Egypt on the occasion of the inaugural meeting of the high-level Joint Economic Commission (JEC) between the United States and Egypt May 17.


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Readout of Ambassador Jayme White’s Meeting with UK Minister of State Nigel Huddleston and Reception for the Launch of an Architect’s Agreement

Deputy United States Trade Representative Jayme White today met with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, Nigel Huddleston.


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Commercial Diplomacy USA Tour Heads to Houston, TX

Release: From May 3-5, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed will travel to Houston, TX to meet with business leaders and local government officials. Additionally in Houston, Special Representative Syed will conduct site visits to innovative U.S. companies in strategically competitive...


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Commercial Diplomacy USA Tour Heads to Houston, TX

From May 3-5, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed will travel to Houston, TX to meet with business leaders and local government officials.