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Published on September 22, 2022 - 18:03 GMT

United States Announces More Than $170 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for the Rakhine State/Rohingya Refugee Crisis

The United States today announced more than $170 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Rohingya inside and outside Burma, as well as for host communities in Bangladesh. With this new funding, our total assistance in response to the Rohingya …

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Published on September 22, 2022 - 15:52 GMT

Designating Iran’s Morality Police and Seven Officials for Human Rights Abuses in Iran

The United States condemns the tragic and brutal death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died in the custody of the Iranian Morality Police after being detained for purportedly wearing a hijab too loosely. We mourn with her loved ones and …

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Published on September 22, 2022 - 05:33 GMT

Mali National Day

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Mali on the 62nd anniversary of your independence. The United States will continue to partner with the people of Mali in their aspirations for democracy, security, development, and …

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Published on September 22, 2022 - 00:51 GMT

The Kremlin’s Troop Mobilization

President Putin’s call to partially mobilize Russian citizens, directing them to fight in Ukraine, reflects the Kremlin’s struggles on the battlefield, the unpopularity of the war, and Russians’ unwillingness to fight in it. President Putin is not …

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Published on September 21, 2022 - 22:52 GMT

Welcoming Prisoner Exchanges in Ukraine

The United States welcomes the negotiated prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, which includes two U.S. citizens captured while serving in Ukraine’s military.  The United States is appreciative of Ukraine including all prisoners of war, regardless …

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Published on September 21, 2022 - 20:52 GMT

Humanitarian Assistance for Mexico and Central America

The United States is providing nearly $200 million in additional humanitarian assistance through international organizations and NGO partners in Mexico and Central America, bringing our total humanitarian assistance for the region since FY 2018 to more …

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Published on September 21, 2022 - 12:49 GMT

Belize Independence Day

On behalf of the government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Belize on the 41st anniversary of your independence. Belize and the United States enjoy a strong partnership based on shared democratic values and close …

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Published on September 21, 2022 - 05:08 GMT

Armenian Independence Day

On behalf of the United States of America, I send best wishes to the people of Armenia on your Independence Day. Since Armenia declared independence from the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago, we have seen your commitment to democratic values as well as …

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Published on September 21, 2022 - 05:08 GMT

Malta National Day

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Malta as you celebrate 58 years of independence. We look forward to deepening our cooperation and working closely to promote global security, prosperity, and our …

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Published on September 21, 2022 - 01:44 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. And Prime Minister, very good to see you. Thank you for taking the time to spend some time this evening. We are working very closely in support of Lebanon in a number of ways, particularly working through …

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Published on September 20, 2022 - 23:21 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Global Food Security Summit

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Merci beaucoup, Monsieur President. President Michel, President Sall, Chancellor, thank you all so much for being part of this today. Let me actually start by inviting another colleague to the stage, President Petro of Colombia. …

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Published on September 20, 2022 - 20:47 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the USAID Democracy Delivers Event

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. And let me first say I’m really tempted to say “what she said” and we can call it a day, and that’s usually the case. Because yes, we’re here – and I’m here – to bask in a little of this inspiration …

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Published on September 20, 2022 - 18:36 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Ministerial Meeting of the Alliance for Development in Democracy

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thanks for bringing us together this morning, and thanks to each of my friends and other colleagues for being here today. It’s wonderful to see you all and it’s wonderful to see you in this particular setting. Some of us met in March, …

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Published on September 20, 2022 - 16:37 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a pleasure to welcome my friend and colleague Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, the Turkish foreign minister. We have, as always, a lot to talk about. I’m grateful for the work we’re doing together as NATO Allies and …

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Published on September 20, 2022 - 16:37 GMT

Secretary Blinken At the Launch of the Alliance for Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. And Kat, thank you so much for not only your good words today – actually, your incredibly powerful words today, which I strongly endorse; in fact, I’m tempted to just drop the microphone and say “what she …

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Published on September 19, 2022 - 23:34 GMT

Secretary Blinken with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov Before Their ...

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I want to thank my colleagues from Armenia and Azerbaijan for being here today. I want to start by just offering our sincere condolences to the families and the friends of those who died or were wounded …

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Published on September 19, 2022 - 23:34 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be able to meet with the president of Niger, President Bazoum. Niger is a very valued partner of the United States, a strong example of democratic governance, a leader in trying to …

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Published on September 19, 2022 - 23:33 GMT

Secretary Blinken And Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I’m truly pleased for this opportunity, especially on the first day of our work here at High-Level Week, to see my friend and colleague, the Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. We have a lot, as …

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Published on September 19, 2022 - 19:56 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the United Nations LGBTI Core Group Event

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, thank you. Good afternoon, everyone. And look at this turnout – it’s wonderful to see all of you here. It’s wonderful to be part of an incredibly powerful and growing coalition, as evidenced just by my three colleagues and friends …

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Published on September 19, 2022 - 18:09 GMT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Yemeni Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi Before Their Meeting

MR AL-ALIMI: (Via interpreter) I am delighted to meet His Excellency Secretary of the U.S. – of State Mr. Blinken and accompanying delegation. And we are always look – we always look forward to meeting the Secretary. We met for the first time in Jeddah …

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