US & Canada
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People in the US rush to help Türkiye, Syria
In Medford, Massachusetts, boxes of winter clothes, baby food, toiletries and other supplies are piled up at the Freerange Market, a hangout for Turkish immigrants near Boston. The supplies are destined for survivors of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck south-east Turkiye and northern Syria on February 6. Hundreds of people donated more than 20 truckloads of supplies to be…
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The 3rd Meeting of the US-ROK Working Group on DPRK Cyber Threat
MEDIA NOTICESPEAKER’S OFFICE On March 7, 2023, the 3rd meeting of the US-Republic of Korea (ROK) working group on the cyber threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) was held in Washington, DC. US and ROK officials shared information on the malicious cyber threat to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) from activities, including cryptocurrency thefts…
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Statement of vote following the adoption of a UN Security Council resolution renewing the mandate of the Sudan Panel of Experts
John KellyPolitical AdvisorNew-York, New-YorkMarch 8, 2023 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr President. The United States wishes to thank Council members for their constructive engagement with the resolution renewing the mandate of the UN Panel of Experts. The text adopted today represents the views of all Council members after almost two months of consultation and negotiation. The Panel of Experts continues…
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Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum’s International Women’s Day Celebration Dinner
Ambassador Linda Thomas-GreenfieldUS Representative to the United NationsWashington, D.CMarch 8, 2023 AS DELIVERED Thank you Meroë for this kind introduction. And thank you for not saying how long I’ve been in the Foreign Service — but I’ll tell you, it’s been more than half my life. [Laughter.] But that doesn’t tell you how many years. [Laughter.] And thank you too…
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Speech by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the 17th Annual International Women of Courage Awards of the US Department of State
Ambassador Linda Thomas-GreenfieldUS Representative to the United NationsWashington, D.CMarch 8, 2023 AS DELIVERED Hello everyone. It is truly a privilege to present this new award – one that honors our first Secretary of State, the late Madeleine Albright. Secretary Albright has shown so many women, including myself, how to lead with moral clarity and courage. Her legacy lives on in…
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Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on International Women’s Day
United States Mission to the United NationsOffice of Press and Public DiplomacyFor Immediate ReleaseMarch 8, 2022 Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on International Women’s Day Growing up in Louisiana, I would visit the library and borrow a book whenever I wanted to learn something new. Today, we can access vast amounts of information through our phones and computers. The digital…
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Remarks at a UN Security Council briefing on Afghanistan
Ambassador Robert WoodDeputy Commissioner for Special Political AffairsNew-York, New-YorkMarch 8, 2023 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr President. Special Representative Otunbayeva, thank you for your briefing. I would also like to thank Mrs Akbar for her briefing. Thank you to UNAMA for your work to advance the Security Council’s goal of a stable, prosperous and secure Afghanistan. The United States fully…
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Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield marking out the UN Security Council following the open debate on women, peace and security
Ambassador Linda Thomas-GreenfieldUS Representative to the United NationsNew-York, New-YorkMarch 7, 2023 AS DELIVERED Good day. And let me thank you all for being here as we open the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. And I’m really proud to actually be leading the US delegation this year, along with champions of gender equality inside and outside…
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STATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR SALAZAR – U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico
USTR has requested technical consultations with the Mexican government under the USMCA Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Chapter to discuss Mexico’s recent agricultural biotechnology measures. These consultations represent an opportunity to address US concerns about Mexico’s biotechnology policy and underscore our shared commitment to a science-based regulatory approach. Technical consultations under Article 9.19 of the USMCA provide for a dialogue of…
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Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council open debate on women, peace and security
Ambassador Linda Thomas-GreenfieldUS Representative to the United NationsNew-York, New-YorkMarch 7, 2023 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. Thank you for bringing us together for this important discussion today. And I greet all our esteemed guests, the President of the Swiss Confederation and all the ministers who are in the room with us today. Your presence reflects the high priority you…
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