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On March 29-30, the United States co-hosted the Summit for Democracy 2023 with leaders from Costa Rica, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, and the Republic of Zambia. The second Summit for Democracy gathered leaders from around the world to again shine a spotlight on the need to strengthen democratic resilience and the protection of human rights as a fundamental imperative of our time. Read Secretary Blinken's Closing Remarks at the Summit. Also refer to the fact sheets and key announcements made at the Summit and join the social media call to action to lend your own voice to the discussions around the Summit.
Advancing Democracy and Internet Freedom
Next Summit for Democracy to be Hosted by the Republic of Korea
"Pleased to hand over the baton for the next #SummitForDemocracy to the Republic of Korea, our ally, close democratic partner, and a technology powerhouse. Looking forward to supporting ROK leadership as we work to defend core democratic values," Secretary Blinken on Twitter.
United with Ukraine
U.S. Support of Special Tribunal to Investigate Crimes Against Ukraine
"Spoke @CatholicUniv at the Nuremberg Principles Conference where I outlined the U.S.'s support for accountability in Ukraine, including for a Tribunal dedicated to the Crime of Aggression," Ambassador Beth Van Schaack Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice on Twitter [Full Twitter Thread]. Read Ambassador Van Schaack's remarks at the Catholic University of America.
Designated Arms Dealer Attempting to Facilitate Arms Deal from the DPRK to Russia
"[On March 30], we designated an arms dealer for attempting to facilitate the export of arms from the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) to Russia. We will continue to identify, expose, and counter Russia's attempts to acquire military equipment from the DPRK or any other state that supports its war in Ukraine," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read Secretary Blinken's press statement on the Designation of Facilitator Pursuing DPRK Arms Deal.
Global Health
PEPFAR Meeting with Bill Gates
Human Rights and Democracy
Russia's Arrest of a U.S. Journalist
"We are deeply concerned over Russia's announcement that it has detained a U.S. citizen journalist. The @StateDept's highest priority is the safety and security of U.S. citizens abroad. If you are a U.S. citizen living or traveling in Russia – please leave immediately," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read Secretary Bliken's press statement on Russia's Arrest of a U.S. Citizen Journalist.
Treasury Sanctions Syrian Regime and Lebanese Actors
"Syrian President Assad's family members and associates enable the Syrian regime to continue its abuses against the Syrian people by funding the regime through trade in illicit drugs. [On March 28], we are designating six individuals for their roles in this trade," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read the U.S. Department of Treasury's press release "Sanctions Placed on the Syrian Regime and Lebanese Actors Involved in Illicit Drug Production and Trafficking."
Combating Drugs and Crime
U.S.-Mexico Synthetic Drug Conference
Holidays and Commemorations
Transgender Day of Visibility
Honoring the Many "Firsts" of African American Female Ambassadors
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