China, North Korea and Iran are all enabling Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine, so it is important that we strengthen our ties with our Indo-Pacific partners.
@NATO
Allied Ministers of Defense met with their counterparts from our Indo-Pacific partners and the EU to increase
Russia's attempts to silence investigations into the DPRK's Security Council violations will not succeed.
We must continue to hold the DPRK accountable for its unlawful pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles.
As part of
@StateDept
’s Global Music Diplomacy Initiative, which elevates music as a diplomatic platform to promote peace & democracy,
@StateDept
hosted 13 international musicians & music professionals through the International Visitor Leadership Program.
Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick is traveling to Singapore, from October 16 to 18, 2024, for Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW).
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During the 57th session of
@UN_HRC
, the U.S. worked closely with UN Member States to highlight and address pressing human rights concerns and to uphold the universal values, aspirations & principles that have underpinned the UN system since its founding.
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@SecBlinken
: I think country after country in the room... made clear that this aggression needs to end & needs to end not only because it’s an aggression against the Ukrainian people – it’s an aggression against the principles that are at the heart of the international system.
“As we mark this year’s Thadingyut, the U.S. supports your path toward a brighter, more peaceful future. In honor of this festival of lights, the U.S. Embassy wishes you renewed hope, strength, and a chance to celebrate with your family and loved ones.” - CDA Susan Stevenson
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@POTUS
announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Prabowo Subianto on October 20, 2024, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
@USAmbUN
Linda Thomas-Greenfield will lead the delegation.
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@SecBlinken
participated in the 12th ASEAN-U.S. Summit held in Vientiane, Laos. The Secretary highlighted how the U.S.-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership continues to deliver concrete benefits for our combined one billion people.
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The U.S. and Finland discussed joint priorities to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific, including upholding international law and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait...
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@StateDeptSpox
: "It would also indicate a new level of desperation by Russia, as it continues to suffer significant casualties on the battlefield."
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The U.S. welcomes the Government of Tonga’s endorsement and participation in the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) & looks forward to working with Tonga to advance the counterproliferation goals of the PSI & its Statement of Interdiction Principles.
They’re here! 💕
Welcome to our nation's capital, Qing Bao and Bao Li. We are so excited for everyone to once again enjoy the adventures of giant pandas at our
@NationalZoo
.
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@DeputySecState
: Honored to welcome Papua New Guinea Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso to D.C. for the first-ever 🇺🇸🇵🇬 Strategic Partnership Dialogue. Together we are strengthening our joint efforts in the Pacific.
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🙏 PM
@ingshin
for our excellent discussion today on how the United States and Thailand can increase trade and investment, advance education exchanges, strengthen disaster response and water management, and deepen our cooperation on critical international issues. We are
Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met with Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso of Papua New Guinea. They discussed the deepening cooperation as exemplified by the establishment of the inaugural U.S.-PNG Strategic Partnership Dialogue.
The United States is seriously concerned by the People’s Liberation Army joint military drills in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan. The PRC response with military provocations to a routine annual speech is unwarranted and risks escalation.
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