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Pie chart summarizing the diplomatic engagement budget at September 30, 2018. Values are as follows: Administration of Foreign Affairs (D&CP-Ongoing Operations, WSP, CIF, ESCM, ECE, and Other): $12.0 billion, 79%. International Organizations and Peacekeeping Contributions (CIO and CIPA): $2.9 billion, 19%. Related Programs: $0.2 billion, 1%. International Commissions: $0.1 billion, 1%. Total Diplomatic Engagement: $15.2 billion.

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