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November 17, 2023

Israel-Hamas Conflict

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  • November 16, 2023

    Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

    Through APEC, the U.S. seeks to advance a free, fair, and open economic policy agenda that benefits U.S. workers, businesses, and families.

  • November 16, 2023

    Belarus’s Involvement in Relocation of Ukraine’s Children

    These children are relocated to Belarus or Russia, potentially without the consent of their families or a clear path to return home.
  • November 16, 2023

    U.S.-Caribbean Cooperation to Stop Firearms Trafficking

    CARICOM, the D.R. and the U.S. are dedicated to addressing our shared responsibility to fight illicit trafficking in firearms.

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Music Diplomacy

The United States is elevating music even further through public-private partnerships with American companies and non-profits, to use music to meet the moment, convey American leadership globally, and create connections with people worldwide.

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Jazz Musician Herbie Hancock performs onstage during the launch of the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative at the Department of State on September 27, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
Hip Hop Artist Rakim performs onstage during the launch of the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative at the Department of State on September 27, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
Musician Dave Grohl performs onstage during the launch of the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative at the Department of State on September 27, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Countries & Areas

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Israel

U.S. Embassy employee watches a ship with U.S. citizen passengers arrive in Cyprus from Israel. October 12, 2023

U.S. Government to Assist U.S. Citizens in Departing Israel

November 16, 2023

Department Press Briefing – November 16, 2023

November 16, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Minister Gantz

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Japan

Secretary Antony J. Blinken shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio in Kantei, Japan, November 7, 2023. (Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy) November 7, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida

November 14, 2023

Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko, And Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura Yasutoshi Before Their Meeting

November 14, 2023

Joint Statement of the Japan-U.S. Economic Policy Consultative Committee 

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South Korea

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is greeted by U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Philip S. Goldberg as he arrives at the Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, November 8, 2023. (Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy) November 8, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Republic of Korea National Security Advisor Cho

November 14, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Trilateral Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa and Republic of Korea Park 

November 14, 2023

Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park Jin, and Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko Before Their Meeting

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Ukraine Flag: two equal horizontal bands of azure (top) and golden yellow represent grain fields under a blue sky. [CIA World Fact Book] Ukraine

U.S. citizens in Ukraine: follow Embassy Kyiv and TravelGov on Twitter. U.S. citizens seeking to depart Ukraine can call 1-833-741-2777 (in the U.S.) or 1-606-260-4379 (from overseas).

Policy Issues

Global Health

A group of smiling children November 13, 2023

Video Remarks at the Global Health Security and Diplomacy Symposium
October 2, 2023

UN Security Council Authorizes Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti
September 25, 2023

United States Joins in Commitment to Strengthen Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response
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Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy

Secretary Antony J. Blinken stands with the winners of the Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) at the Department of State, October 30, 2023. The companies represented are from Kentegra Biotechnology, Avertra Corp,. Google Poland, Parsyl Inc., and Ampersand USA Inc. (Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence
November 14, 2023

Joint Statement of the Japan-U.S. Economic Policy Consultative Committee 
November 14, 2023

Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park Jin, and Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko Before Their Meeting
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Human Rights and Democracy

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2023 Global Anti-Racism Champions Award
November 16, 2023

Actions to Impose Additional Visa Restrictions in Response to Anti-Democratic Actions in Guatemala
November 16, 2023

Groundbreaking Initiative to Elevate Indigenous Youth Leaders

Special Representative Desirée Cormier Smith poses for a photo with the six IYLC participants. [State Department photo]
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