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U.S. Department of State Press Releases

804 Press Releases
  • Published on November 22, 2022 - 14:17 GMT

    Lebanon National Day

    On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my sincerest wishes to the people of Lebanon on their Independence Day. The Lebanese people are renowned for their rich and dynamic culture, and we recognize the resilience they have exhibited the past 79 …

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  • Published on November 21, 2022 - 18:37 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Sports Diplomacy Event

    SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very much. First, I really just want to thank all of our colleagues here today from the Qatar Foundation, from the Ministry of Sports, from Generation Amazing, who are doing such wonderful work. And the spotlight’s …

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  • Published on November 20, 2022 - 19:24 GMT

    Transgender Day of Remembrance

    On Transgender Day of Remembrance, the world pauses to remember the lives of the many transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming persons killed in acts of targeted, transphobic violence.  On every continent, transgender, non-binary, and gender non- …

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  • Published on November 19, 2022 - 05:13 GMT

    Monaco’s National Day

    On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my congratulations to the people of Monaco as you celebrate your National Day. The Monégasque and American people have enjoyed a productive friendship since 1866. Our governments have worked together to …

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  • Published on November 18, 2022 - 20:35 GMT

    Oman National Day

    On behalf of the United States of America, I want to express our warm wishes to the people of the Sultanate of Oman as you celebrate your National Day. We are grateful for our countries’ long-shared history and cooperation and look forward to our continued …

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  • Published on November 18, 2022 - 05:25 GMT

    Latvia National Day

    On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Latvia as you celebrate the 104th anniversary of your independence. The United States and Latvia are strong NATO Allies with a partnership founded on a shared belief in the importance …

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  • Published on November 17, 2022 - 18:45 GMT

    Designating Sanctions Evaders Involved in Iranian Petrochemical and Petroleum Trade

    The United States is taking further action to disrupt sanctions evasion efforts involving the sale of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products.  Specifically, the Department of the Treasury is imposing sanctions on companies based in multiple …

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  • Published on November 17, 2022 - 18:45 GMT

    Verdict in Dutch Trial Against MH17 Suspects

    The United States welcomes today’s decision finding three members of Russian proxy forces in eastern Ukraine guilty for their roles in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.  The decision by the District Court of The Hague is an important moment in …

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  • Published on November 17, 2022 - 18:45 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai At a Joint Press Availability

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good evening.  It’s a great pleasure to be back in Bangkok.  I lasted visited in August, and I know that Vice President Harris is very much looking forward to arriving and representing the United States over the coming days. We’ve just …

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  • Published on November 17, 2022 - 14:44 GMT

    Release of U.S. Citizen Kyaw Htay Oo

    We welcome the release of U.S. citizen Kyaw Htay Oo from prison in Burma, where he was wrongfully detained for more than 14 months. We extend our deep appreciation to our allies and partners who joined us in pressing Burma’s military regime to release him. …

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  • Published on November 17, 2022 - 13:01 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son Before Their Meeting

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon, everyone.  It is a pleasure to be with my friend and colleague, the foreign minister of Vietnam.  The United States deeply values the comprehensive partnership that we have with Vietnam.  We very much support a strong, …

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  • Published on November 17, 2022 - 13:01 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Handover of the APEC Ministerial Meeting to the United States

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you so much, Don, to you, to Deputy Prime Minister Jurin.  Thank you for today’s session, but especially thank you for Thailand’s remarkable hospitality and remarkable leadership throughout the past year. The United States is …

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  • Published on November 17, 2022 - 11:22 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape Before Their Meeting

    PRIME MINISTER MARAPE:  Thank you very much for your generosity and time.  I know you’ve been very, very busy yourself – the G20, traveling halfway across the world.  For you to give me and my delegation a moment of your time is a token of generosity and …

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  • Published on November 16, 2022 - 21:23 GMT

    Sanctioning Senior Officials of Iranian Broadcaster

    The United States is designating six individuals for acting for or on behalf of the Iranian state-run media corporation, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).  IRIB was previously sanctioned for its involvement in the Iranian government’s …

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  • Published on November 16, 2022 - 17:01 GMT

    Artemis I Advances International Cooperation, Inspires Next Generation

    With the successful launch of Artemis I, NASA has embarked on its latest mission to explore the unknown for the benefit of humanity. This uncrewed flight test is the first in a series of complex missions that will land the first woman and first person of …

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  • Published on November 15, 2022 - 22:45 GMT

    Imposing Sanctions on Entities and Individuals in Response to Iran’s Transfer of Military UAVs to Russia

    Today we are imposing sanctions in response to Iran’s support of Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine, including Tehran’s transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia, which are being used by Moscow to strike civilian infrastructure and cities. …

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  • Published on November 14, 2022 - 16:05 GMT

    Targeting Russia’s Global Military Procurement Network and Kremlin-Linked Networks

    In response to Moscow’s unprovoked war against Ukraine, the United States will continue to disrupt Russia’s military supply chains and impose high costs on President Putin’s enablers, as well as all those who support Russia’s brutality against its neighbor …

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  • Published on November 12, 2022 - 10:39 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba Before Their Meeting

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  Dmytro and I were just saying that we manage to meet pretty much everywhere around the world – in Kyiv most aptly, in Europe, now here in Asia, in New York.  And we’re meeting today at a time when …

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  • Published on November 11, 2022 - 18:52 GMT

    Demonstrating the U.S. Commitment to Climate Action at COP27

    Climate change poses an existential threat to people and our planet. It is already threatening lives and livelihoods as families and communities are being displaced by natural disasters and water scarcity. Recognizing the urgency of addressing the climate …

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  • Published on November 11, 2022 - 05:22 GMT

    Angolan National Day

    On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Angola a heartfelt congratulations as you celebrate 47 years of independence. The United States values Angola as a strategic partner and leader in global and regional fora. I am proud of the …

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