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The Week at State | July 19-25 |
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 Watch The Week at State video for a review of key events of the past week, including Secretary Blinken co-hosting the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue and making a special appearance on "Sesame Street." Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman began her travel to Asia, and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry delivered remarks on the urgency of climate action. Visit our YouTube channel for more videos.
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Secretary Blinken Meets with King Abdullah II of Jordan
 "Honored to meet with His Majesty @KingAbdullahII of Jordan in Washington. We had important discussions on strengthening the U.S.-Jordanian strategic partnership and discussed developments in the region. Wishing a happy Eid al-Adha to the King and the Jordanian people," Secretary Blinken. Read their remarks to the press to learn more.
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COVID-19 Recovery
Vaccine Deliveries: Millions More Sent Abroad
The United States has delivered millions of COVID-19 vaccination doses worldwide in an effort to get safe and effective vaccines to as many people around the world as fast as possible. See our vaccine deliveries in action in our Flickr album and watch a summary of this week’s deliveries on YouTube.
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Climate Crisis
Special Envoy Kerry on Urgent Climate Action
"We can – and must - achieve this together – especially knowing the triumph or tragedy of the two alternative worlds that await our choices. Glasgow is the place, and 2021 is the time. In little more than a hundred days, we can save the next hundred years," Special Envoy on Climate John Kerry. Watch the full video of his remarks and read the transcript.
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Refugees and Migration
Secretary Blinken on Sesame Street
"Delighted to catch up with my friend @Grover and meet new ones. Noor & Aziz live in a refugee camp – they had to leave their home because it wasn’t safe. I’m glad Noor and Aziz can learn and play with their @SesameStreet friends. All children deserve a safe and joyful childhood," Secretary Blinken. Watch the video of his appearance on Sesame Street.
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Alliances and Partnerships
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Travel to Asia
Throughout the trip, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to working with allies and partners to promote peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and to upholding the international rules-based order. Read more about her visit and meetings in the People’s Republic of China, Mongolia, Republic of Korea, and Japan on State.gov.
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Secretary Blinken Meets with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hussein
"We are providing nearly $155 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Iraq and the generous communities hosting them. The U.S. remains the largest single donor of humanitarian assistance in Iraq and globally, in line with our National Security Strategy," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. View their remarks to the Press before their meeting on State.gov.
Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy
2021 Investment Climate Statements
Sports Diplomacy
Olympic Games Begin
Connections
Department Press Briefings
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