.: The 20-year-long U.S. military mission in Afghanistan ended nearly one year ago. As has said, the end of our military mission in Afghanistan does not mean the end of our diplomatic and humanitarian mission.
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Food security means having enough safe and nutritious food to support an active, healthy life. The current food crisis can destabilize societies, increase hunger & malnutrition, drive migration & conflict, and cause severe economic dislocation. Learn more:
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FACT: Russian forces are plundering and destroying Ukrainian agricultural infrastructure, including silos, farming machinery and fields. This keeps Ukrainian farmers from sowing and planting, harming future harvests and worsening the global food crisis.
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Millions more people are at risk of becoming food insecure since President Putin chose to invade Ukraine and systematically capture some of its most productive farmland. go.usa.gov/xSG96
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Russia is creating and spreading false narratives to protect the Kremlin’s image and justify its actions abroad and domestically. Learn the facts: go.usa.gov/xt9Y8
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We join those across the country and around the world who are keeping #SalmanRushdie in our thoughts in the aftermath of this heinous attack.
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Our Locally Employed Staff constitute the majority of the workforce and are on the frontlines of diplomacy. Thank you to colleagues for the warm welcome & sharing the rich diversity of Nepalese traditions.
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.: “Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is a brazen violation of international law, including the Charter, and it’s also contrary to the rules-based international order that we all seek to uphold.” Read his full remarks: state.gov/secretary-anto
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Have you read the latest on our official blog, DipNote? Check out the newest entries on facing challenges through public-private partnerships, advancing a healthy environment, and protecting life in Zimbabwe through demining efforts. Catch up here:
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The NPT is the basis for international cooperation to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and work toward their elimination. The United States remains committed to leading the way on arms control and addressing complex global security challenges. More: state.gov/tenth-npt-revi
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Together with the United Kingdom and France, we’ve released a set of principles and best practices that should be expected of every responsible NPT nuclear weapon state, among them that every effort has to be made to ensure that nuclear weapons are not used again.
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The has unveiled a new U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, articulating our vision for a 21st Century U.S.-African Partnership. It recognizes the tremendous, positive opportunities that exist to advance shared interests. More:
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Let me set the record straight about a regular piece of disinformation: America’s sanctions do not apply to Russian food and fertilizer exports. Period.
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Russia brutally and heartlessly destroyed one of Ukraine’s most forward-looking cities, killing, detaining, and forcibly deporting countless thousands. Still, as I saw at the I Am Mariupol Center, its people continue to pull together, help each other, and fight for their future.
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No single one of us can end the acute phase of COVID-19 alone. That is why strong health partnerships are so critical. In the Philippines on my recent visit, I saw this firsthand and want to thank everyone who continues to contribute to that partnership.
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We are providing $150 million to help empower women and girls, improve food security, and increase education opportunities in Afghanistan. Through the work of and other international partners, we can help alleviate the economic crisis facing the people of Afghanistan.
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. on the U.S. strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa: "Our strategy is rooted in the recognition that sub-Saharan Africa is a major geopolitical force–one that has shaped our past, is shaping our present, and will shape our future." More from his trip: state.gov/secretary-trav
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.: The overwhelming majority of people across Africa prefer democracy to any other form of government. Even greater majorities oppose the authoritarian alternatives to democracy: more than 70% reject military rule and more than 80% reject one-man rule.
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. is a U.S. government initiative that supports two-way trade and investment between the U.S. and Africa by connecting buyers, suppliers and investors. Read more on how they are contributing to countries across Africa:
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Who doesn’t love a good to-do list? Be sure to cross these three items off your list before your next international trip!
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Last week, the Senate ratified the US’s support for Finland and Sweden joining NATO, and earlier this week I signed the documents to make it official. I spoke with President and Andersson to congratulate them. Their membership will make our alliance stronger.
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In "The Week at State," signs the U.S. Instruments of Ratification of the Accession Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty for Finland and Sweden, and travels to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the DRC & Rwanda. Visit state.gov for more.
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.: "The United States will not dictate Africa’s choices, and neither should anyone else. The right to make these choices belongs to Africans, and Africans alone." More in our latest article: share.america.gov/us-africa-part
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The U.S. recognizes that Sub-Saharan Africa plays a critical role in advancing global priorities to the benefit of Africans and Americans. That is why we are building on our actions and commitments to deepen our engagement and partnerships in Africa. More: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/
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Today I swore in the largest joint generalist-specialist Foreign Service class, marking the completion of their orientation. They learned about leadership, teamwork, and professionalism at the Department and are equipped to advance U.S. diplomacy worldwide. Congrats!
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In our latest DipNote, A/S Medina shares how we recently joined hands to raise the world's ambition to support a right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. Together we will continue the vital work of developing this right.
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The United States has held firm to our longstanding key objectives: preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
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For video and full transcript of the briefing with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services Julie Stufft on the current status of visa processing and an update on the 's Visa services overseas, head to the FPC website: ow.ly/yWZG50Kj2Os
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To be clear: We have not engaged in any negotiation about changing due diligence, know-your-customer, or other U.S. sanctions compliance standards for sanctions that would remain under a mutual return to full JCPOA implementation. Any report to the contrary is flat out wrong.
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Our strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa will foster openness, help fulfill the promise of democracy, provide economic opportunities and support economic recovery from the COVID-19 epidemic, and lead a clean energy transition that helps save our planet and provides energy.
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Happy International Youth Day! What a treat to host the current and incoming for breakfast this morning along with the .
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. works with partners around the world to save lives and promote opportunity by clearing deadly #landmines #UXO, returning land to productive use. Learn more about these efforts in Zimbabwe’s CORSAN minefield & Sengwe Wildlife Corridor.
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As the biggest land mammal on Earth, elephants have the largest brains and are social and emotional creatures. Elephants are also endangered and face threats from poaching and habitat loss. The U.S. is committed to protecting elephants from wildlife trafficking. #WorldElephantDay
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The United States continues to stand #UnitedAgainstCorruption with all Paraguayans in support of democracy and the rule of law, and we will continue to promote accountability for those who abuse public power for personal gain. state.gov/designation-of
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Today the @StateDept designated Paraguayan Vice President Hugo Velazquez and associate Juan Carlos Duarte ineligible for entry to the U.S. for involvement in significant corruption. We stand committed to supporting democracy and promoting accountability for corrupt officials.
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Want an inside look at diplomacy in action but never thought you could afford to? The State Department is now offering paid student internships. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xuqaJ.
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Through programs like , , , and more, we are working with young leaders to build stronger ties between nations and empower the next generation. On #YouthDay, visit exchanges.state.gov to find your next global experience!
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As more people are vaccinated world-wide, including children, we are thankful for countries partnering with the U.S. to get shots in arms. To continue our partnerships, the U.S., through #COVAX, donated nearly 1.5 million additional Pfizer COVID-19 pediatric doses to Bangladesh.
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Austin Tice’s family has waited far too long for his release. I met with his mother today and reiterated President Biden and Secretary Blinken's commitment to do everything possible to bring him home.
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American journalist Austin Tice has spent a decade in captivity in Syria. I am committed to bringing home all U.S. hostages and wrongful detainees abroad and will continue to pursue the release of Austin and other U.S. hostages in Syria.
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