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Remarks by Senior Administration Officials at a Background Briefing on Integrating the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons Into the Work of the UN Security

Remarks by Senior Administration Officials at a Background Briefing on Integrating the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons Into the Work of the UN Security


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Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting Ambassador Ishikane Kimihiro, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations

Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting Ambassador Ishikane Kimihiro, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations



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Remarks by a Senior U.S. Official During a Background Briefing on a U.S.-Hosted Arria-Formula Meeting on the Human Rights Situation in the DPRK

Remarks by a Senior U.S. Official During a Background Briefing on a U.S.-Hosted Arria-Formula Meeting on the Human Rights Situation in the DPRK


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Statement at the Commission on the Status of Women Interactive Dialogue Focus Area/Emerging Issue Getting Back on Track

Statement at the Commission on the Status of Women Interactive Dialogue Focus Area/Emerging Issue Getting Back on Track


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Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution Renewing the Mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan

Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution Renewing the Mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan




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U.S. National Statement Delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the 67th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

U.S. National Statement Delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the 67th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women


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Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at Georgetown University’s Trainor Award Ceremony

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at Georgetown University’s Trainor Award Ceremony



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United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network

Release: The United States is designating four entities and three individuals for sanctions, pursuant to Executive Order 13382, involved in an Iranian military procurement network that has links to Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. This procurement network operates on behalf of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).


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Department of State Announces Plans to Implement the CHIPS Act International Technology Security and Innovation Fund

Release: Semiconductors and telecommunications networks are critical sectors of the global economy. Securing and strengthening the United States’ long-term economic security and stability hinges on the ability to stabilize and expand global semiconductor manufacturing; secure semiconductor supply chains; and develop and deploy secure and trustworthy ICT networks and services.


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Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Colombia, Panama, and Brazil

Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Bogotá, Colombia, March 17-18, Panama City, Panama, March 19-20, and Brasília and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 21-23, to promote key Administration goals, including in the areas of global health, food security, supply chain resilience, the environment, and regional economic cooperation throughout the Western Hemisphere.