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• Published on March 7, 2023 - 16:39 GMT

  

  The Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation Advances the National Security Memorandum to Counter WMD Terrorism and ...

  The Department’s Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN) is bolstering its diplomacy and programs in support of the National Security Memorandum (NSM) 19 to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism and Advance Nuclear and …

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• Published on March 7, 2023 - 08:22 GMT

  

  Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Robinson Travels to Tbilisi, Rome, Vatican City, and ...

  Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson will travel to Tbilisi, Georgia from March 6-8 where he will attend the Women in Policing Conference and meet with INL’s partners in justice …

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• Published on March 7, 2023 - 08:21 GMT

  

  2023 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced

  On Wednesday, March 8, at 2:00 p.m. EST, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and First Lady Jill Biden will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ceremony at the White House.  The 2023 IWOC Award ceremony will honor a group of 11 …

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• Published on March 7, 2023 - 08:21 GMT

  

  Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Travel to Indonesia and Malaysia

  Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to Jakarta, Indonesia, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 7-11.  During his travel, Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink will participate in the ASEAN-U.S. …

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• Published on March 7, 2023 - 08:21 GMT

  

  Senior Official for Global Women’s Issues Fotovat Travels to New York

  Senior Official to the Secretary of State in the Office of Global Women’s Issues Kat Fotovat will travel to New York City from March 6-14, 2023, as a senior member of the U.S. Delegation to the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). …

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• Published on March 7, 2023 - 08:21 GMT

  

  Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to meet at California State University Long Beach, one of Fulbright’s Top Performing Hispanic ...

  As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to support increased diversity and inclusion in higher education and international exchanges, the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced today it would conduct its quarterly meeting March 7-8 …

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• Published on March 7, 2023 - 08:21 GMT

  

  Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis Before Their Meeting

  SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon, everyone.  It’s a great pleasure to welcome my friend, the foreign minister of Lithuania, here today.  Gabrielius, welcome back to the State Department, to Washington.  I think we – we met almost exactly a year ago today …

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• Published on March 7, 2023 - 08:21 GMT

  

  The United States Launches First Regional Summit for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs in Kuala Lumpur

  The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced today the launch of its first-ever regional summit for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in the Indo-Pacific region and welcomed more than 200 businesswomen …

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• Published on March 7, 2023 - 08:21 GMT

  

  Joint Statement by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis

  The following is the text of a Joint Statement following a meeting between Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis and Secretary Blinken in Washington, D.C. Begin Text U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius …

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• Published on March 7, 2023 - 08:21 GMT

  

  State Department and European Commission Engage Diamond Industry to Discuss Next Steps on Russian Diamonds

  Today, Ambassador James O’Brien joined Deputy Director General and Chief Trade Enforcement Officer Denis Redonnet of the European Commission to discuss with the U.S. and European offices of leading diamond retailers, manufacturers, laboratories, and …

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• Published on March 7, 2023 - 08:20 GMT

  

  Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Dermer and National Security Advisor Hanegbi

  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer and National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi. They discussed the enduring strength of the U.S.-Israel …

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• Published on March 3, 2023 - 22:28 GMT

  

  Assistant Secretary Noyes Travel to Colombia and Florida

  Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Colombia March 5-9. In Bogota, Medellín, and Necoclí, Assistant Secretary Noyes will meet with government officials, international organization and …

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• Published on March 3, 2023 - 22:28 GMT

  

  U.S. Department of State Paid Student Internship Program Fall Cycle Now Open

  The U.S. Department of State is accepting applications for the Fall 2023 cycle of its Paid Student Internship Program through March 12, 2023. The program is intended to expand opportunities for students in post-secondary degree programs to gain experience …

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• Published on March 3, 2023 - 22:28 GMT

  

  Fifth U.S-Qatar Strategic Dialogue Advances Economic and Commercial Cooperation

  The United States and Qatar held the Economic and Commercial Cooperation Session of the fifth annual Strategic Dialogue in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, February 20. U.S. Department of State Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed …

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• Published on March 3, 2023 - 22:28 GMT

  

  Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg’s Travel to Pakistan

  Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg will lead a U.S. interagency delegation to Pakistan March 6-7 to participate in the Pakistan-U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue. The United States and Pakistan will discuss the shared terrorist …

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• Published on March 3, 2023 - 21:18 GMT

  

  On the Conviction of Kem Sokha

  The United States is deeply troubled by the conviction and 27-year sentence of respected Cambodian political leader Kem Sokha. The multi-year process to silence him, based on a politically-motivated charge, is unjust and profoundly diminishes the Kingdom …

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• Published on March 3, 2023 - 21:18 GMT

  

  Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Houston for CERAWeek

  On March 6-7, 2023, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Houston, Texas for CERAWeek 2023 to engage with government officials and private sector leaders on global energy issues, including supply …

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• Published on March 3, 2023 - 21:18 GMT

  

  Secretary Blinken to Honor International Women of Courage Awardees at White House Ceremony

  Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and First Lady Jill Biden will honor a group of extraordinary women at the 17th annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Ceremony on Wednesday, March 8, at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the White …

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• Published on March 3, 2023 - 17:59 GMT

  

  U.S Delegation Announced $6 billion USD in Commitments to Address Threats to Our Ocean, Doubling Last Year’s Pledge

  At the 2023 Our Ocean Conference in Panama, the U.S. delegation, headed by Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, worked with allies and partners to tackle the climate crisis, combat marine pollution, support sustainable fisheries, establish …

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• Published on March 3, 2023 - 17:59 GMT

  

  Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

  This week, as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues at great cost, we are again reminded of the boundless courage and steadfast resolve of the people of Ukraine as well as the strong support for Ukraine in the international community. …

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