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23 Nov

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Chile to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 Parapan American Games on Friday, November 17, 2023 in Santiago. The Honorable Bernadette M. Meehan, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Chile, will lead the delegation. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/11/17/president-biden-announces-presidential-delegation-to-attend-the-opening-ceremony-of-the-2023-parapan-american-games-in-santiago-chile/

23 Nov

Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko, And Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura Yasutoshi Before Their Meeting

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FOREIGN MINISTER KAMIKAWA: (Via interpreter) I would like to mention three points. First of all, the strengthening and maintenance of the economic order in the Indo-Pacific. I apologize. As the host of the second Economic 2+2 Ministerial Meeting, I welcome you all and I’m glad we’re able to have this meeting. Secretary Blinken, thank you very much for the close communication we have been maintaining on a routine basis. Secretary Raimondo, following the IPEF Ministerial this morning, it’s a pleasure to see you again and to continue on with our discussions. Protracted aggression of Ukraine by Russia; unstable and vulnerable…

21 Nov

President Biden Intends to Appoint Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell as Director of the National Cancer Institute

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Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell as the 17th Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the federal government’s principal agency for cancer research and training and the largest funder of cancer research in the world. Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell is an accomplished physician-scientist and internationally recognized cancer expert who is well suited to lead the NCI during this critical time to achieve the goals the President set for the Biden Cancer Moonshot as part of his Unity Agenda. Statement from President Biden: “Dr. Rathmell is the talented and visionary leader the National Cancer Institute…

21 Nov

Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Russo Travels to Newark, Delaware

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As part of International Education Week, Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs (GPA), Bill Russo, will travel to Newark, DE and the University of Delaware, on November 15. During this visit, Assistant Secretary Russo will emphasize the important role of international education and exchange as the University commemorates the 100th anniversary of its study abroad program, the oldest in the nation. Follow along on Twitter/X at @GPA_AS for more updates from the trip. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/assistant-secretary-of-state-for-global-public-affairs-russo-travels-to-newark-delaware/

19 Nov

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Reception | San Francisco, CA

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Private ResidenceSan Francisco, California THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everyone. Hi. Hello. (Applause.) Hi, everyone. Please have a seat. Pease have a seat. Thank you, Dougie. (Laughter.) I — and — I — please forgive me being so tardy this evening. You all know and — and Doug said, “I’m going to go over because I want to see — I want to see Quinn and Wayne anyway.” And so, he came over earlier and I know you guys had some time with him. But I was at the APEC convening and it was running a little late, so — so…

19 Nov

Secretary’s International Security Advisory Board Releases Report on Deterrence in a World of Nuclear Multipolarity

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Today, the Secretary’s International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) released its study, “Report on Deterrence in a World of Nuclear Multipolarity.” The report fulfills the request from Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, to undertake a study on how to use the mutually reinforcing tools of deterrence and arms control to address the challenges of two future nuclear-armed strategic peers – Russia and the PRC. The recommendations, developed by a study group consisting of a subset of board members, was approved during the Board’s October 31, 2023, plenary meeting. The ISAB provides…

17 Nov

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson Announcing U.S.-Ukraine Defense Industrial Base Conference

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The U.S. government will host a two-day Defense Industrial Base Conference on December 6th – 7th to convene U.S. and Ukrainian industry and government representatives to explore opportunities for co-production and other industrial cooperation in Ukraine. The conference is part of the U.S. government’s efforts to significantly increase weapons production to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom and security. Representatives from the National Security Council and the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, and State will attend, as well as Ukrainian counterparts from the Office of the President and Ministries of Defense, Strategic Industry, and Foreign Affairs. This conference follows the International Defense Industries Forum…

17 Nov

Joint Statement on the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Africa Focus Group Meeting

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The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Africa Focus Group Upon invitation of the Republic of Benin, the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Africa Focus Group, co-chaired by Italy, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, met on November 15 in Cotonou, Benin. The Africa Focus Group serves as a collaborative mechanism to coordinate civilian-focused counterterrorism assistance in order to enhance the counterterrorism capacity of African…

13 Nov

Remarks by Vice President Harris, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia at State Luncheon

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U.S. Department of StateWashington, D.C.12:47 P.M. EDT SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the State Department. Prime Minister Albanese, Ms. Haydon, it is wonderful to have you with us here today. My wife, Evan, and I are delighted — please take a seat. Thank you. Thank you, Kevin, for the protocol tip. (Laughter.) We are so delighted to welcome you both, to welcome all of our friends from Down Under to the top of the State Department. (Laughter.) I think, as we all saw and heard so clearly yesterday, the Prime Minister is a true partner and…

13 Nov

Assistant Secretary Nichols’ Travel to Guatemala and El Salvador

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Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols will travel to Guatemala and El Salvador from October 23-27, 2023. In Guatemala, the Assistant Secretary will meet with President-elect Bernardo Arévalo and Foreign Minister Mario Búcaro to discuss the presidential transition process. Specifically, Assistant Secretary Nichols will discuss the need to ensure a peaceful democratic transition in January and prioritize dialogue among all actors as a means to resolving the country’s political crisis. He will also discuss continued efforts to collaborate on migration management. During his visit to Guatemala, the Assistant Secretary will engage with leaders of Indigenous communities, private…