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The Week at State | October 25 - 31 |
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Alliances and Partnerships
G20 Meeting on Global Supply Chains
"During the #G20 Leaders' Summit, @POTUS led an important discussion on supply chains, which I had the opportunity to moderate," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. "Together with our international partners and allies, we are working to make domestic and allied supply chains more resilient and secure."
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U.S.-ASEAN Summit
Indo-Pacific Business Forum
"As a Pacific Nation, the U.S. has a profound stake in the region's future. We're working with our partners to drive inclusive and sustainable growth so people across the Indo-Pacific can meet their full potential," Secretary Blinken. Watch the Secretary's October 28th remarks, and read our Fact Sheet on the event.
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Afghanistan
Launch of Sponsor Circle Program for Afghans
"Following the historic airlift and evacuation effort, Operation Allies Welcome welcomed tens of thousands of Afghan partners to the U.S. The @statedept is pleased to collaborate with the Sponsor Circle Program for Afghans, enabling the public to directly support our new neighbors," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read the Secretary's Press Statements about the Sponsor Circle Program and additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan. For more information on the Sponsor Circle Program and to learn how to apply to form a sponsor circle to support arriving Afghans, visit www.sponsorcircles.org.
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Afghanistan Resettlement Stakeholders Town Hall
The U.S. Department of State cordially invites you to join a virtual Town Hall for Afghanistan Resettlement Stakeholders (register here) on November 9 at 1:30 p.m. EST. The event will provide the growing community of Americans working to support the resettlement of our Afghan allies with inter-agency updates on Operation Allies Welcome, information from key supporting partners, and an overview of opportunities for individuals, communities, and organizations to help welcome our new neighbors.
Our Workforce
Secretary Blinken on Modernizing U.S. Diplomacy
"I committed on my first day in office to leave behind a State Department ready to meet the tests of the 21st century - an even stronger, more effective, more agile, more diverse institution that can lead America's engagement in the world," Secretary Blinken at the Foreign Service Institute (video, transcript). Watch the spotlight video here.
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COVID-19 Recovery
New COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Requirements for Travel to United States
"On October 25, the White House and CDC announced details of the new vaccination policy that will go into effect for international travelers on November 8. As of that date, foreign national air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States," Spokesperson Ned Price in a press statement. For more information, visit our page Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing for International Travel.
Climate Crisis
COP26 Kicks Off in Glasgow
From October 31 - November 12, leaders from around the world will come together to discuss solutions to the current climate crisis. The goals of COP26--the 26th Conference of the Parties--are to secure global net zero by mid-century and keep 1.5 degrees within reach, adapt to protect communities and natural habitats, mobilize finance, and work together to deliver.
The U.S. Center at COP26 is the location for learning more about our whole-of-government approach to climate action. We will feature in-person and virtual events throughout the two weeks and will showcase the diversity of actors and actions that are working together to combat the climate crisis. All U.S. Center events will be live-streamed on our page on State.gov and on our YouTube channel. Follow the U.S. Center on Twitter for updates throughout COP26.
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