Appreciated the chance to sit down with Griffiths. We discussed a range of humanitarian challenges, including global food insecurity, the threat of famine in Somalia, and response and recovery efforts in Pakistan.
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Ahead of the first United Nations General Assembly since Russia invaded Ukraine, Linda Thomas-Greenfield joins to discuss her role in helping hold Vladimir Putin accountable for the atrocities his war has brought to the people of Ukraine on.msnbc.com/3eQrkRu
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This is our promise to the Syrian people: the United States has not – and never will – look away or forget about your plight.
It's why we are providing $756 million in new humanitarian assistance. And it's why we continue to push for a just, enduring peace.
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We remain the world’s largest donor to Syria because we are committed, as I said in San Francisco last week, to serving the people of the world.
But we cannot do this alone. The needs in Syria are too great. We call on other countries to join us in doing more and giving more.
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This will help humanitarian partners provide clean water, food, hygiene and relief supplies, shelter, protection services, and critical health and nutrition assistance.
And it will include support for early recovery programs across the entire country.
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Proud to announce over $756 million in humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people.
This will bring immediate relief and builds on the more than $800 million in assistance for Syrians that I announced in May.
Together, these commitments total more than $1.5 billion this year.
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Audience question: What kinds of reforms will propose at #UNGA next week?
Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Among six main priorities, "we want to enhance cooperation and inclusivity."
Watch the live discussion with FP's now:
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When our teams represent the full diversity of America, we are stronger and better. It's that simple.
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A talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and makes us stronger. Today, I am sharing our first-ever Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Strategic Plan to continue building a more inclusive, accessible @StateDept. state.gov/announcement-o
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TUNE IN at 2:00 PM ET as joins for a conversation on #UNGA77 and the global challenges we're working to address at the .
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This afternoon, I had the chance to meet with Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz. I made clear that our commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad.
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We will never stop pushing for Gulshan's release.
And we will never stop speaking out against the PRC's atrocities against Uyghurs and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups.
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It's been 4 years since Gulshan Abbas was taken by the PRC from her loved ones and unjustly detained in Xinjiang.
We again call for her humanitarian release so she may be reunited with her family.
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I welcome the Tigray Regional Authority’s announcement of its readiness to observe an immediate ceasefire and accept an AU-led peace process to end the Ethiopian conflict.
We encourage all parties to the conflict to seize this moment to end violence and opt for dialogue.
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AU Commission Chairperson @AUC_MoussaFaki welcomes the Call by the Government of Tigray for peaceful resolution of the Ethiopian conflict : bit.ly/3QA7PK6
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FP LIVE: What are Washington’s foreign-policy priorities for the United Nations General Assembly? Join FP's as he discusses this, and more, with Linda Thomas-Greenfield: buff.ly/3RQr9Uy
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Sad day of remembrance listening to the names of so many lost lives and heartbroken families.
May we never forget.
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.: Russia’s war against Ukraine is an attempt at domination in its purest form. This war tests the fundamental principles the UN was founded on, forged here at the Fairmont – that outright aggression is never acceptable.
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What a treat to take part in the Black Food Summit at the Museum of the African Diaspora. This summit is all about the rich contributions African Americans have made to food systems, not only in the United States, but around the world.
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Had the chance to chat about the future of the , the importance of diplomacy, and the intersection of tech and climate change with . Thanks for having us, !
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Yesterday, in Palo Alto, I sat down with a group of tech leaders. We had a great discussion about how we can strengthen our partnership at the to address a range of global challenges – from conflict to public health threats to climate change.
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We should not defend an unsustainable and outdated status quo. We must demonstrate flexibility and willingness to compromise in the name of greater credibility and legitimacy. Let us forge consensus around sensible and credible proposals to expand the Council’s membership.
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The Security Council should also better reflect the current global realities and incorporate more geographically diverse perspectives.
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6: We will advance efforts to reform the UN Security Council. That includes efforts like our co-sponsorship of the veto resolution that asks Permanent Members to explain their vetoes to the General Assembly.
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So Council Members should engage frequently and substantively with the General Assembly, with UN bodies, with relevant regional groups, and with a cross-section of UN Member States.
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5: We will enhance cooperation, inclusivity, and transparency. The mandate of the Security Council was bestowed upon its members by the full UN membership. The Council carries out that mandate on its behalf.
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The UN High Commission for Human Rights’ report on Xinjiang offers a clear example of a Permanent Member egregiously violating human rights in its domestic policies – exactly the kind of behavior that undermines the Council and the Charter, and we have to call it out.
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4: We will demonstrate leadership in defending human rights and fundamental freedoms. As defenders of the Charter and international law, Security Council Members ought to be global leaders in upholding human rights, both at home and abroad.
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And I will note that since 2009, Russia has cast 26 vetoes, 12 of which were joined by China – while the U.S. has only used the veto four times.
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3: We will refrain from the use of the veto except in rare, extraordinary situations. In particular, any Permanent Member that exercises the veto to defend its own acts of aggression loses moral authority and should be held accountable.
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For example, as much as we disagree with China on a host of issues, we still need to work together to make progress on climate change.
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2: We will engage pragmatically with all Council members to address threats to international peace and security. Bilateral disputes must never be an excuse for obstructing the Council’s mandate or forgoing one’s responsibilities.
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We will aim to strengthen the UN Membership’s faith and adherence to the UN Charter – not only in the Security Council, but throughout our actions in the UN, and even in our national policies.
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1: We pledge to defend and act strictly in accordance with the UN Charter. No Council Member can claim a perfect record on this over the last eight decades, but this exceptional moment calls for renewed leadership in the Charter’s defense.
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NEWS: I am proud to announce that the United States will subscribe to six clear principles for responsible behavior for Security Council Members.
We also believe these would be the right standards for all Security Council members to commit to – especially the Permanent Members.
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I welcome the UN Secretary General’s appointment of Volker Turk as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Looking forward to working with him to vigorously defend human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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I extend my deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth of Nations.
Queen Elizabeth II was a true diplomat. May her legacy of courage and character endure for generations to come.
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Our statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Live now! Thomas-Greenfield previews U.S. priorities for the 77th UN General Assembly and discuss America’s role at the United Nations at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. Also streaming at state.gov and youtu.be/K74diKmTMJo.
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What a treat to be at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco – where the Charter was negotiated and drafted in 1945.
Watch live as I deliver remarks on America’s role at the United Nations ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=_ANd0D
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I have directed a $675 million drawdown of arms and equipment from stockpiles for Ukraine, as well as an additional $2.2 billion to support long-term defense investments in Ukraine and 18 neighbors. The United States continues to be #UnitedWithUkraine.
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