Both leaders hope to build stability in Near East. Jordan’s Foreign Minister Safadi made a trip to Washington D.C. last week and met with Secretary of State Antony…
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U.S.-Japan Make Joint Statement on Indo-Pacific Security
Maintain strong objection to China’s ongoing claims for power. The U.S. Department of Defense released a joint statement last week made by the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee. Secretary…
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Diplomatic Talks Over Ukraine Begin
Tensions between the West and Russia continue to mount. Delegations from the United States and Russia have kicked off a week of talks Monday in Geneva. It is expected…
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Secretary Blinken Acknowledges Burma Independence Day
Honors autonomy and calls out Myanmar regime. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a statement in support of Burma as that nation celebrated independence from Britain on January…
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Secretary of State Speaks with France, Germany, and UK
Discusses how best to deter Russian aggression against Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke over the phone with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, German Foreign…
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U.S. Lifts Travel Restrictions from South Africa
Secretary Blinken conveys gratitude to South African minister. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor on Christmas Eve…
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Secretary Blinken Attends Toys for Tots Event
Expresses appreciate for department staff and Marine Corps commitment. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken delivered remarks as the State Department participated in the Marine Corps Reserve’s…
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Secretary of State Seeks to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Partnership
Says good relations will deter Chinese aggression. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Southeast Asia for the first time on Tuesday, giving a speech in Indonesia to mark…
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90-Day Review of Afghanistan Withdrawal Begins
State and Defense Departments start an extensive investigation. The U.S. State Department and Department of Defense have begun a review that will analyze the U.S. military’s withdrawal from…
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Secretaries of Defense and State Concerned About Ukraine
Secretary Austin calls for an international response if Russia invades Ukraine. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, while on a trip to South Korea Thursday, said he is calling…
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