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In recognition of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, the Washington Foreign Press Center will host a briefing with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on the state of world press freedom. The briefing will take place at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

This event will be live-streamed on www.state.gov and www.youtube.com/statedept .

In-person attendance is limited to journalists credentialed with the Washington Foreign Press Center.  For further information, please contact the Washington Foreign Press Center at DCFPC@state.gov or visit fpc.state.gov.

U.S. Department of State

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