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The official account of @StateDept 's Principal Deputy Spokesperson serving under the leadership of the 71st Secretary of State @SecBlinken .

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Vedant Patel
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At the heart of our Indo-Pacific strategy is the United States’ commitment to ASEAN. @SecBlinken 's travel to Vientiane, Laos continued today at the U.S.-ASEAN Summit and the East Asian Summit.
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In Vientiane, @SecBlinken will highlight our affirmative agenda for the region at the ASEAN-U.S. Summit and discuss ongoing regional and global challenges at the East Asia Summit. While in Laos, he will reaffirm our commitment to the U.S.-Lao PDR Comprehensive Partnership.
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. @SecBlinken is in Paris today to meet with French President @EmmanuelMacron , Foreign Minister Séjourné, and European officials with a focus on the Middle East, Ukraine, and the many shared priorities the United States has with our partners.
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Secretary Antony Blinken
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Chaired the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue with Foreign Minister Abdelatty to further strengthen our broad and deep partnership. Whether its advancing trade, people-to-people ties, regional security, or human rights, it’s in our interests to keep doing this work together.
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. @SecBlinken is in Cairo, Egypt, where he will co-chair the opening of the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty. The Secretary will also meet with President El-Sisi to discuss shared bilateral and regional priorities.
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Vedant Patel
2 months
We stand with Ukraine.
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Secretary Antony Blinken
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As the people of Ukraine celebrate 33 years of independence, we applaud their determination and sacrifice in defense of their sovereignty and freedom. Their courage is unwavering in the face of Russia’s aggression. We and our G7 partners stand with Ukraine, today, and always.
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Ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day, we’re imposing new costs on the Kremlin's illegal war by sanctioning nearly 400 individuals and entities. We continue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine and promote accountability for Russia’s crimes.
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Vedant Patel
2 months
Yesterday's assessment of the Venezuelan electoral results by the Maduro-controlled Supreme Tribunal of Justice has no credibility. The publicly available, independently verified precinct-level tally sheets show that the majority of the Venezuelan voters chose Edmundo Gonzalez.
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. @SecBlinken  spoke with Foreign Minister @AymanHsafadi on the urgent need to conclude the ceasefire deal to alleviate the Palestinian people's suffering and secure the release of hostages. The Secretary reiterated his gratitude to Jordan for providing life-saving assistance to
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. @SecBlinken spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister @HakanFidan about ongoing efforts to prevent regional escalation and their shared commitment to creating conditions for a durable, permanent ceasefire, bringing the hostages home, and ensuring vital humanitarian aid reaches Gaza.
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Vedant Patel
2 months
While in Doha @SecBlinken met with Qatari Minister of State  @Dr_Al_Khulaifi to thank Qatar for its role in mediating negotiations. He underscored the United States’s commitment to the bridging proposal presented by negotiators.
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Vedant Patel
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. @SecBlinken  is in Doha, for continued intensive diplomacy with regional leaders to conclude the agreement for a ceasefire and release of hostages. He will also underscore the critical need for all parties to avoid actions that undermine the ability to finalize an agreement.
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Vedant Patel
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. @SecBlinken spoke with UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy today. The two reaffirmed the importance of reaching a ceasefire in Gaza, securing the release of all hostages, and increasing humanitarian aid.
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Vedant Patel
2 months
Today in Egypt, @SecBlinken continues diplomatic efforts with Egyptian leaders aimed at concluding a ceasefire agreement and release of hostages. He will also discuss the ongoing work to end the war in Sudan and thank Egypt for its participation in the peace talks in Switzerland.
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Today, the United States sanctioned former Haitian President Michel Martelly. Martelly has facilitated drug trafficking and sponsored Haiti-based gangs. We will continue to promote accountability and a secure future for Haiti.
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We are concerned about proposed amendments to the Iraqi Personal Status Law that could undermine the rights of women and children. We urge Iraqis to engage in a civic dialogue in full respect of both freedom of religion or belief and the rights of women and children.
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Dangerous maneuvers in the South China Sea by the China Coast Guard today forced collisions with Philippine Coast Guard ships, showing disregard for international law. The United States stands with our Philippine allies.
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