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Published on December 13, 2022 - 23:36 GMT

Innovators Gathering: Secretary Blinken Convenes U.S. and African Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Philanthropists Ahead of U.S.-...

About 250 entrepreneurs, investors, and celebrities participated in the investment-focused Innovators Gathering, honoring the influx of two-way investment and trade opportunities set to be announced at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The Innovators …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 23:36 GMT

State Department Announces Partnership Opportunity Delegation to Ghana

On December 12, 2022, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced an upcoming Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) to Accra, Ghana. The delegation will travel to Accra February 6-10, 2023, to cultivate and enable collaboration and partnership …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 23:36 GMT

Private Sector Partnerships Support the African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum

The Department of State’s Office of Global Partnerships announces three partnerships with private sector partners to collaborate on the African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum , part of the larger U.S. Africa Leaders Summit . These partners, African …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 23:36 GMT

The United States and the Republic of Korea Reaffirm Commitment to Deepen Economic Partnership at the 7th Senior Economic Dialogue

On December 12, 2022, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and Republic of Korea (ROK) Second Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Lee Dohoon met in Washington, D.C., to co-chair the Seventh U.S.-ROK …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 23:36 GMT

Secretary Blinken At an MOU Signing with Democratic Republic of the Congo Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Christophe ...

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I am extremely pleased to be joined by Congolese President Tshisekedi, with my friend the foreign minister as well – very good to see you – and the president of Zambia, Hichilema, with our – also my …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 23:36 GMT

Resettlement Initiative for Vulnerable Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

The United States is pleased to announce the establishment of a resettlement program for vulnerable Rohingya refugees in collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This program, which will …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 23:36 GMT

Ambassador at Large Fick Travels to the OECD Digital Economy Ministerial in Spain

U.S. Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) Nathaniel Fick will lead a U.S. delegation to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Digital Economy Ministerial 2022 held in Gran Canaria, Spain, December 14-15. …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 23:36 GMT

Secretary Blinken At the Conservation, Climate Adaptation, and Just Energy Transition Forum

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, thank you. Good afternoon, everyone, and a big thank you, Hayde, to you for keeping us moving, and I will try to stay on your good side. (Laughter.) But it’s an honor to be joined at this table by so many leaders, so many …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 21:17 GMT

Secretary Blinken’s Joint Meeting with Secretary Austin and President Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti, President Bazoum of the ...

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J.Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin met today with President Mohamed Bazoum of the Republic of Niger, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 19:11 GMT

Nigeria and Rwanda: First African Nations Sign the Artemis Accords

At the first ever U.S.-Africa Space Forum , Nigeria and Rwanda became the first African nations to sign the Artemis Accords. Participants in the Forum, which was part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, discussed how to further shared goals through the …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 19:11 GMT

Plans for a Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy

Health threats such as COVID-19, Ebola, HIV/AIDS, and many others continue to demonstrate that health security is national security. A virus can spread quickly across borders and around the globe, endangering lives, disrupting how countries and communities …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 19:11 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Before Meeting With Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, ...

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. A tout le monde, bienvenue, welcome. Secretary Austin and I are delighted to have three close partners of the United States with us this morning: President Bazoum of the Republic of Niger, President …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 17:08 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. Wow, it is wonderful to see this incredible auditorium full. I think hopefully you managed to get a little breakfast before this. But I’m here simply to say this: Welcome to the African and Diaspora Young …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 04:26 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Reception for African Innovators as Part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. So I am here to tell you that we have another 10 speakers, and so we can – (laughter). We are so thrilled to have you here at the State Department. Now, I have not heard or seen this room this animated in the …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 02:48 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Signing Ceremony for a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the Tent Partnership for ...

ASSISTANT SECRETARY NOYES: Good afternoon, Mr. Secretary, Hamdi, Abdul, colleagues, and guests. It is a great pleasure to be here today and welcome you all on this wonderful occasion when the room is so beautifully decorated. My name is Julieta Valls …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 01:00 GMT

Special Presidential Advisor Christopher J. Dodd’s Meeting with Mexican President López Obrador

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador today in Mexico City. Special Presidential Advisor Dodd congratulated President …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 01:00 GMT

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Uzbekistani Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Uzbekistani Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov ahead of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Washington, D.C. The Secretary underscored …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 01:00 GMT

Alleged Pan Am Flight 103 Bombmaker in U.S. Custody

Today is an important day for justice. Following an intensive diplomatic effort, Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir al-Marimi is in U.S. custody to face trial for his alleged role in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. The bombing resulted in the deaths of 270 …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 01:00 GMT

200th Anniversary of U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Relations

On behalf of the United States, I convey my highest regards to the government and people of Mexico as our nations jointly celebrate 200 years of bilateral relations. The U.S.-Mexico relationship is one of the world’s most important, dynamic, and …

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Published on December 12, 2022 - 21:17 GMT

Secretary Blinken And Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. Very pleased to have Foreign Minister Norov here from Uzbekistan. It’s good to have you at the State Department. We are pursuing our Strategic Partnership Dialogue, which I’m very pleased about. That’ll …

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