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11 Sep

JOINT LEADERS’ STATEMENT: ELEVATING UNITED STATES-VIETNAM RELATIONS TO A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

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On September 10, 2023, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and President of the United States Joseph R. Biden Jr. (the “Leaders”) met and held talks in Hanoi, Vietnam. The two Leaders hailed a historic new phase of bilateral cooperation and friendship by elevating their nations’ relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the purposes of peace, cooperation, and sustainable development. The United States supports a strong, independent, prosperous, and resilient Vietnam.  In the ten years since President Truong Tan Sang and President Barack Obama formed the Vietnam–U.S. Comprehensive Partnership, the two countries have…

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10 Sep

Mikhail Khodorkovsky: What Is Fascism? Catsplained.

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There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates and beats down the rest. We also know where his weak spots are and what atrocities his regime is committing on a daily basis. Message from the source channel owner. Join this channel to support our work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join Original Video: https://youtu.be/AFB_IU6GW64?list=PLUpN6Si0hGl5GZ8lOdB-T8oiY6PcHrLTQ Mikhail Khodorkovsky Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khodorkovskyru…

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10 Sep

Remarks by President Biden and General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng of the Communist Party of Vietnam Before Bilateral Meeting

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Central Office of Communist Party of VietnamHanoi, Vietnam 6:33 P.M. ICT GENERAL SECRETARY TRỌNG: (As interpreted.) (Inaudible.) The Honorable Joe Biden, President of the United States of America, distinguished U.S. delegates. At the outset, on behalf of the leaders of the party, state, and people of Vietnam, I would like to extend my warmest welcome to you, Mr. President, and your delegation to Vietnam. PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you. GENERAL SECRETARY TRỌNG: (As interpreted.) This is an interesting and meaningful occasion for me to meet with you again as the two countries celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-U.S. Comprehensive Partnership.…

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10 Sep

War Day 563: British Turn in the War?

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There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates and beats down the rest. We also know where his weak spots are and what atrocities his regime is committing on a daily basis. Message from the source channel owner. We are continuing to write a war diary with Alexey Arestovych, Yuri Romanenko and Nikolai…

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10 Sep

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer

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Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Hanoi, Vietnam 11:15 A.M. IST MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  All right.  (Inaudible.)  We wanted to make sure that we, kind of, gave a little bit of a preview of our next leg.  As you all know, we’re heading to Viet- — Vietnamese, and so — or Vietnam, I should say.  (Laughs.) And so, we have, as you can see, Jon Finer, the Principal Deputy National Security Advisor, here to — to level-set with us and lay out what’s going to happen on this next leg with the President. Go ahead, Jon. MR. FINER:  Great.  Thanks, Karine.  So,…

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10 Sep

Remarks by President Biden and General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Joint Press Statements

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Central Office of Communist Party of VietnamHanoi, Vietnam 6:33 P.M. ICT GENERAL SECRETARY TRỌNG: (As interpreted.) Your Honorable Joe Biden, President of the United States of America, distinguished delegates, on behalf of the leaders of the party, state, and people of Vietnam, I’d like to extend my warmest welcome to his Honorable President Joe Biden, who has great affection for the country and people of Vietnam, and for his various contributions to the strengthening of the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the U.S. in different capacities. His visit to Vietnam on this occasion is of great significance, for it…

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10 Sep

FACT SHEET: President Joseph R. Biden and General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong Announce the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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During a historic state visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, President Joseph R. Biden and General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong elevated U.S.‐Vietnam relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, renewing the strength and dynamism of the U.S.‐Vietnam relationship as both countries work together to achieve our shared goals of peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. The unprecedented and momentous elevation of ties between the two countries, moving from a Comprehensive Partnership established in 2013 to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, was the result of intense efforts by both governments to establish and build mutual understanding and to chart a forward-looking path toward the opportunities and…

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10 Sep

Readout of President Biden’s Engagement with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu

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President Joe Biden met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu today on the sidelines of the G20 in New Delhi, India to reinforce our enduring commitment to the U.S.-Nigeria relationship and to the longstanding friendship between our two countries and peoples. President Biden welcomed the Tinubu Administration’s steps to reform Nigeria’s economy and thanked President Tinubu for his strong leadership as the chair of the Economic Community of West African States to defend and preserve democracy and the rule of law in Niger and the broader region. Nigeria’s invitation to the G20 Summit is a recognition of Nigeria’s important global role as Africa’s largest democracy and economy Official…

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09 Sep

Memorandum of Understanding on the Principles of an India – Middle East – Europe Economic Corridor

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Pursuant to this Memorandum of Understanding, the Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the European Union, the Republic of India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the French Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Italian Republic, and the United States of America (the “Participants”) commit to work together to establish the India – Middle East – Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The IMEC is expected to stimulate economic development through enhanced connectivity and economic integration between Asia, the Arabian Gulf, and Europe. The IMEC will be comprised of two separate corridors, the east corridor connecting India to the Arabian Gulf…

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09 Sep

What They Are Reading in the States: More than 4 Million Student Loan Borrowers Enrolled in New Biden-Harris Administration SAVE Plan

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Across the country, local news outlets are highlighting the number of student loan borrowers in each state who have enrolled in the Biden-Harris Administration’s new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) income-driven repayment (IDR) plan. This week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that more than 4 million student loan borrowers nationwide – thousands in each state – are enrolled in the SAVE plan. This includes those who were transitioned from the previous Revised Pay As You Earn – or REPAYE – Plan. The most affordable repayment plan ever, the SAVE plan will save millions of borrowers money on their monthly payments. Borrowers who…

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