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November 28, 2023

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    Passing of the Most Venerable Thích Tuệ Sỹ

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  • November 27, 2023

    U.S.-Kenya Cyber and Digital Dialogue

    The dialogue reaffirmed a mutual commitment to promote an affirmative vision for a secure and stable cyberspace.
  • November 24, 2023

    Designation of Former Colombian General

    The U.S. is designating former Colombian General Jésus Armando Arias Cabrales due to his involvement in violations of human rights.

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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.

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Belgium

Secretary Antony J. Blinken greets Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares before participating in Session I of the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, November 28, 2023. (Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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November 28, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg

November 28, 2023

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Before Their Meeting

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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 28, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Barth Eide

November 28, 2023

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide Before Their Meeting

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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 24, 2023

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

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

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Climate and Environment

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November 22, 2023

Joint Statement from the United States, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Spain on Switzerland Joining the Blue Dot Network Steering Committee
November 21, 2023

Salmon Under Threat: An Arctic Fisherman Sees the Impact of Climate Change

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Global Health

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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 28, 2023

Albania Independence Day
November 22, 2023

Joint Statement from the United States, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Spain on Switzerland Joining the Blue Dot Network Steering Committee
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