Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Tbilisi, Georgia, and Yerevan, Armenia from July 9-17, 2024, to engage on democratic governance and anti-corruption; media freedom and freedom of expression; and inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable groups. In Georgia, Under Secretary Zeya will engage representatives of the government, civil society, media, and parliament to underscore the U.S.’s grave […]

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good morning, everyone.  I’m so pleased to have my colleagues from Armenia and Azerbaijan here today.  Ararat, Jeyhun, welcome.  Over the last year, year and a half, Armenia and Azerbaijan have done very important work toward negotiating and concluding a peace agreement – one that is durable, one that is dignified, and one that would […]

MS CONLEY:  Well, thank you so much, Amanda and Marie-Doha.  Warmest of welcomes to you — SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you. MS CONLEY:  — Secretary Blinken, and good morning, NATO Public Forum.  You and I have an awesome responsibility here.  You and I are sort of like the pace car for this two-day race of the Public Forum. […]

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Tokyo, Japan on July 10, followed by travel to Jakarta, Indonesia on July 14.  In support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy, Under Secretary Fernandez will highlight cooperation on accelerating the energy transition and diversifying critical mineral supply chains, as well […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.  Secretary Blinken congratulated Foreign Minister Abdelatty on his appointment and highlighted the enduring Egyptian-U.S. strategic partnership while praising Egypt for its essential leadership in addressing regional and global challenges.  The Secretary and Foreign Minister […]

Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel July 9-17 to Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne, Australia; Suva, Fiji; and Honolulu, Hawaii. In Australia, Assistant Secretary Bitter will tour consular operations, engage with colleagues within the U.S. Embassy and Consulates, and meet with counterparts in the Australian government to discuss bilateral cooperation on crisis response. In Fiji, she will visit the U.S. Embassy in Suva and engage with staff responsible for consular services covering Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, Tuvalu, and the French territories of French […]

The United States shares the concerns expressed in the final report of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and supports its continued investigation into perpetrators of human rights violations and abuses in the DRC.  This conflict has left millions exposed to human rights violations and violence, including displacement, deprivation, extrajudicial killings, and conflict-related sexual violence.  We urge all armed groups to cease hostilities and lay down […]

DUBAI, UAE, June 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Network Science in partnership with Intertec Systems & in collaboration with the CIO Association, Dubai , is thrilled to announce the AI 101 Workshop, an unparalleled learning experience designed to empower professionals on their journey into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Taking place on July 4th, […]

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