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November 29, 2023

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  • November 27, 2023

    Situation in Israel and Gaza

    The G7 Foreign Ministers welcome the release of hostages seized on October 7 by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.
  • November 28, 2023

    U.S.-Africa CDC Joint Action Plan

    The Joint Action Plan advances a vision to strengthen public health systems and deliver improved health outcomes in Africa.
  • November 28, 2023

    U.S.-Saudi Arabia Space Cooperation

    The U.S. and Saudi Arabia intend to expand bilateral cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes.

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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.

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North Macedonia

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The United States and North Macedonia: A NATO Ally and Strategic Partner in the Balkans

November 29, 2023

The United States and North Macedonia: A NATO Ally and Strategic Partner in the Balkans

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November 25, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Belgium, North Macedonia, Israel, the West Bank, and the U.A.E.

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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)

Travel to Belgium, North Macedonia, Israel, the West Bank, and the U.A.E., November 27-December 2, 2023

November 29, 2023

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability

November 29, 2023

Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Russo Travels to Belgium, Brunei, Thailand, and Laos

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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 29, 2023

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability

November 28, 2023

G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Situation in Israel and Gaza 

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Policy Issues

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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