Day: December 17, 2023

Readout of President Biden’s Virtual Meeting with G7 Leaders

Readout of President Biden’s Virtual Meeting with G7 Leaders

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met virtually with G7 Leaders to discuss the G7’s unwavering support for Ukraine and ongoing efforts to respond to the situation in the Middle East.  Leaders also discussed the importance of continued and concrete progress to address a range of global challenges, including sustainable development, climate change, and AI. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined the beginning of the virtual meeting, and President Biden and other G7 Leaders reiterated their commitment to support Ukraine for as long as it takes. They also outlined additional steps that they are taking together to support Ukrainians in their fight…
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Anti-Corruption Champions Award Ceremony

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Anti-Corruption Champions Award Ceremony

ASSISTANT SECRETARY ROBINSON:  Good morning, everybody.  Before we get started this morning, I’d like to acknowledge the tragedy in the Seychelles.  Commissioner De Silva, our thoughts are with you and your country, your people, at this time. It’s an honor to welcome this year’s Anti-Corruption Champions Award honorees.  Thank you for joining us here today and from across the globe.  My name is Todd Robinson, the assistant secretary of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, or INL as it’s better known.  And let me give you just a little bit of an overview of what we’re going…
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