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September 10, 2021

20th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks

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  • September 8, 2021

    Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Qatar and Germany

    Secretary Blinken traveled to Qatar and Germany September 5-8 to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to our strong relationships and to underscore our gratitude for the ongoing cooperation on shared priorities.

  • September 6, 2021

    U.S. Conducts Unprecedented Relocation Effort

    The United States mobilized an unprecedented, global effort through our diplomatic channels to evacuate U.S. citizens, personnel from partner nations, and at-risk Afghans from Kabul.

  • September 6, 2021

    Sentencing of Belarusian Opposition Figures

    The United States condemns the politically motivated conviction and shameful sentencing today of Belarusian opposition figures Maria Kalesnikava and Maksim Znak.

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