Live now! participates in a joint press availability with EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council Co-Chairs in Luleå, Sweden. Also streaming on YouTube at: youtube.com/live/6HzvXSm5s.
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Live now! participates in a EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council Stakeholder Roundtable in Luleå, Sweden. Also streaming on YouTube at: youtube.com/live/WrCCpRCJ6.
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Join us tomorrow, 5/31, from 3-4 pm ET, for a panel discussion on the #ConsularFellows Program at the ! Panelists will share their experiences and provide valuable insights into the program.
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Met with Kristersson and Foreign Minister and thanked them for hosting this week’s U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting. We remain committed to Sweden’s accession and hope they become an Ally before the July NATO Summit in Lithuania.
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Exciting update on our space diplomacy: There are now 25 Artemis Accords signatories. Congratulations and welcome to Spain . Ad Astra!
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¡Bienvenido! to Spain as it joins the Artemis Accords Family. Together we are building the safe, sustainable and responsible future of space. 
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The shared history between the U.S. and Sweden goes back 240 years. We are both committed to promoting democracy, security, human rights, gender equity and equality, international development, sustainability, and combating the climate crisis. state.gov/the-united-sta
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In Luleå, I visited HYBRIT, a site developing the world’s first low-carbon steel and leading the way on the clean energy transition. 's near zero-emissions steel is helping reduce Sweden’s total carbon dioxide emissions and paving the way for change.
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This week Sweden is hosting the 4th U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting – transatlantic cooperation to address climate change, shore up our supply chains, and support a green transition is key to our shared national security interests. state.gov/the-united-sta
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We released the State Department’s first-ever Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy this morning. Through international space cooperation, we are advancing our national space objectives and bringing the benefits of space back down to Earth.
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NEW: The United States will seek a 12-month authorization of all border crossing points into northwest Syria – Bab al-Hawa, Bab al-Salaam, and al-Rai – through a Security Council resolution this July.
We encourage all Council members to back this resolution, which will provide… Show more
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On May 30 at 3:00 PM EST, join us as we host a World Press Freedom Day event on “Women in the Global News Industry,” with opening remarks from , Karine Jean-Pierre. For more information: ow.ly/23SS50OvHz5
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Live now! holds a joint press availability with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Luleå, Sweden. Also streaming at: youtube.com/live/rv_cecuGD.
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International students share their talents and cultures with their new communities – and bring what they learn abroad back home. thanks for 75 years of building networks of global cooperation and helping to make international education, and diplomacy, possible.
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Today marks 461 days of Russia’s full-scale invasion and one year since I arrived as Ambassador in Kyiv. I could not be prouder of what my team has accomplished together with the government and people of Ukraine. I look forward to all that we still will do together to support… Show more
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Allied Foreign Ministers meet again, for the final #ForMin before the #NATOSummit. arrives in Norway to discuss strengthening NATO and supporting Ukraine. Follow to learn more.
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. has arrived in Luleå for the fourth U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting, which is aimed at strengthening the transatlantic community’s cooperation on economic, trade, and technology policy. state.gov/secretary-blin
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Plastic pollution is a global crisis affecting our environment, health, food security, and economies. Over the next week, the world is coming together in Paris to work toward an agreement to #BeatPlasticPollution.
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Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) threatens the lives of its people as well as the country’s prosperity. The United States urges the immediate repeal of the AHA to protect the human rights of all Ugandans.
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The 🇺🇸-🇪🇺 Trade and Technology Council will take place in Sweden next week.
The #TTC is the essential platform for advancing #transatlantic cooperation and democratic approaches to trade, technology, and security.
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Each Memorial Day, we honor those who lost their lives in military service to the United States. Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for military personnel of every major U.S. conflict since the Revolutionary War. Learn the history here:
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Since 1948, more than two million uniformed and civilian personnel have helped countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.
Learn about their efforts on Monday's International Day of UN Peacekeepers: peacekeeping.un.org/en/peace-begin #PKDay
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On the 75th anniversary of Day, the United States salutes the bravery, service, and sacrifice of the more than one million people from 125 countries who have served – or are now serving – in UN peacekeeping missions around the world.
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On Memorial Day, we remember the fallen who gave their lives for our nation. We honor their bravery and sacrifice.
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In “The Week at State,” the Summit wraps up in Hiroshima, Japan, travels to Papua New Guinea and takes part in the , and Nuland speaks at the Kyiv Security Forum. For the latest, head over to state.gov.
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Since 2003, 25M lives have been saved through #PEPFAR, a program that has revolutionize the global HIV/AIDS response. Working closely with our partner governments, #PEPFAR20YearsofImpact continues in 55 countries with a shared goal to #EndAIDS2030. #PEPFARat20
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❔ I need my passport sooner than I thought, what can I do? What’s a passport card? Where are my supporting documents? Find the answers to dozens of our most frequently asked questions at ow.ly/gu7g50OtliS.
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Saturday, May 27th marks the 20th anniversary of when former President George W. Bush signed #PEPFAR into law? Working with our partners, PEPFAR has changed the course of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
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. continues to save lives throughout the world, including in sub-Saharan Africa. Community health worker Mandisa Dukashe, who is living with HIV, explains the importance of antiretroviral therapy for women in South Africa. #PEPFAR20YearsofImpact
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. was signed into law by President George W. Bush 20 years ago today. Since then, the program has saved 25 million lives and transformed the global HIV/AIDS response. Learn more about this vital program and its impact:
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As we celebrate the diverse stories and experiences of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders at , we are pleased to share a special video message from Sung Kim. #AANHPIHeritageMonth
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This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives for our country. Read about the 2023 National Memorial Day Observance to honor America’s fallen:
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The United States condemns today’s terrorist attack on in Buulo Mareer. We extend heartfelt condolences to and the victims’ families and loved ones. The U.S. stands with Somalia and the African Union against terrorism.
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We strongly condemn the actions by the Government of Kosovo that are escalating tensions in the north and increasing instability. We call on Prime Minister to immediately halt these violent measures and refocus on the EU-facilitated Dialogue.
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As we wrap #AANHPIHM, shares the importance of having a workforce that looks like America: “Around the world we have Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders leading on the forefront of the important work being done here at the State Department."
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Representation matters. During #AANHPIHeritageMonth, we recognize the great contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the United States. Ambassador Michelle Kwan explains the importance of role models for our shared future.
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I’m looking forward to my travel to Luleå, Oslo, and Helsinki this week to co-chair the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council and attend the informal foreign ministers' meeting, as well as to meet with our Allies and partners to discuss important bilateral issues.
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. is the largest and oldest citizen diplomacy network in the United States. Read about their efforts to build and strengthen crucial ties between Americans and people around the world to address global challenges through exchanges.
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Victims of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine deserve justice, and the world is working to make it happen. Read more about international efforts to investigate the atrocities committed in Ukraine since Putin’s forces invaded.
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Great to meet with members of the Asian American research and advocacy communities. #AANHPI scientists have made enormous contributions to innovation in the United States, and we discussed research security and the importance in combatting xenophobia and discrimination.
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