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.@SecBlinken spoke today with @DIRCO-ZA Foreign Minister Pandor, thanking the South African government and its skilled scientists for their continued action to keep the world safe from COVID-19.https://go.usa.gov/xePmj 

The United States is deeply concerned by the recent violence in Honiara, Solomon Islands. We call on all parties to refrain from violence and engage in constructive, inclusive dialogue to seek a peaceful resolution to their differences.https://go.usa.gov/xePrF 

Australia’s intention to declare Hizballah as a terrorist organization is an important step in limiting the group’s ability to finance, plan, and execute terrorist attacks. We applaud Australia for taking this step and encourage others to follow suit.https://go.usa.gov/xeUhG 

.@USAsiaPacific Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink will be traveling to Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Bangkok from Nov. 27 to Dec. 4, where he will reaffirm our commitment to our allies and partners and discuss working together on today’s challenges.https://go.usa.gov/xeUhV 

Today, @SecBlinken spoke with @StateHouseKenya President Kenyatta. The two leaders discussed the urgent need for talks aimed at ending the conflict in Ethiopia and the importance of humanitarian access for all in need.https://go.usa.gov/xeUtD 

.@SecBlinken will travel to Riga and Stockholm from November 29 through December 2 to attend the @NATO Foreign Ministerial and the @OSCE Ministerial Council. He will also meet with Latvian and Swedish officials to deepen our strong bilateral ties.https://go.usa.gov/xeUsK 

.@SecBlinken spoke today with @NATO Secretary General @JensStoltenberg. We look forward to the Foreign Ministerial in Riga and dialogue on the full range of issues facing NATO.https://go.usa.gov/xeU3C 

On the five-year anniversary of the Peace Accord, we congratulate Colombia on its efforts to make its democracy more peaceful, inclusive, just, and resilient.https://www.state.gov/fifth-anniversary-of-colombias-peace-accord/ …

In the past year, the U.S. has announced several historic commitments to advance gender equality and eliminate gender-based violence. We will continue to take steps to prevent and respond to GBV as a human rights imperative. #IDEVAWhttps://www.state.gov/observance-of-international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women-and-the-16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence/ …

Today, @SecBlinken met with domestic resettlement agencies and state refugee coordinators to thank them for their important work in helping our Afghan allies begin their new lives in the United States. #OperationAlliesWelcomehttps://go.usa.gov/xeQcR 

.@SecBlinken and New Zealand Foreign Minister @NanaiaMahuta met today to discuss the #USNZ bilateral relationship and our partnership on challenges today and in the future. We are deeply committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific.https://go.usa.gov/xenFx 

.@State_E led the second U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue yesterday through the American Institute of Taiwan and @TECRO_USA. Taiwan is an important economic partner with shared democratic values.https://go.usa.gov/xenK2 

.@SecBlinken spoke with Sudanese Prime Minister Hamdok and separately with General Burhan today, underscoring our expectation for timely progress on Sudan’s transitional goals, in fulfillment of the aspirations of the Sudanese people.https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-call-with-sudanese-prime-minister-hamdok-and-sovereign-council-chair-general-burhan/ …

.@SecBlinken met with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to discuss Morocco’s new government, our strategic partnership, human rights, and reforms to increase prosperity. @MarocDiplomatiehttps://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-meeting-with-moroccan-foreign-minister-bourita/ …