ABD Dışişleri Bakanlığı 12-19 Haziran 2023 haftalık faaliyetleri -The week at state June 12 - 19

 

The Week at State  |  June 12 - 19

In The Week at State video, we host a discussion on the inspirations for the hit Netflix show The Diplomat, release the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report, and @SecBlinken signs an Memorandum of Understanding with @afghanevac. For the latest, visit State.gov and our YouTube channel. Secretary Blinken Travels to Beijing and London

From June 16 - 21, Secretary Blinken is traveling to Beijing, the People's Republic of China (PRC), and London, the United Kingdom. While in Beijing, Secretary Blinken met with senior PRC officials where he discussed the importance of maintaining open lines of communication to responsibly manage the U.S.-PRC relationship. In London, the Secretary will attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference to help mobilize international support from the public and private sector to help Ukraine recover from Russia's brutal and ongoing attacks. While there, he will also meet with counterparts from the United Kingdom, Ukraine, and other partners and allies. Learn more about Secretary Blinken's trip to Beijing and London on State.gov. Meeting with People's Republic of China Leadership "Concluded a candid, constructive round of talks with PRC leadership. The relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China is profoundly consequential. Direct diplomacy is the best way to advance US interests and values and responsibly manage competition," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read more about Secretary Blinken's meeting with President Xi Jinping, Director of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Office Wang Yi, and State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang. Visit with U.S. Embassy Beijing Community "I extend my deepest gratitude to the entire Mission China community for your work across the country, especially during the pandemic. Thank you for your tireless efforts maintaining one of our most consequential international relationships," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. United with Ukraine Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine "I am authorizing our 40th drawdown of security assistance for Ukraine. We are proud to partner with over 50 nations in support of Ukraine's self-defense against Russia's aggression," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read Secretary Blinken's press statement on additional U.S. security assistance for Ukraine.   United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine "The United States is providing an additional $205 million in humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine. This assistance enables our humanitarian partners to support the millions of Ukrainians displaced in Ukraine and across the region. #UnitedWithUkraine," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read Secretary Blinken's press statement on additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Ukraine. Human Rights Release of the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report "I presented the 2023 TIP Report Hero award to eight individuals who exemplify exceptional efforts to #EndHumanTrafficking. Thank you for your courage and commitment to this work. Read more about the heroes in @JTIP_State's 2023 #TIPReport on state.gov," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read Secretary Blinken's remarks at the release of the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report. Our Workforce Chiefs of Mission Conference "Welcome back Ambassadors and Consuls General to Washington, D.C. for our Chiefs of Mission conference. It’s an important opportunity for us to come together and discuss our continued work on behalf of the people of the United States," Secretary Blinken on Twitter.    Holidays and Commemorations Commemorating Juneteenth At the @WhiteHouse #Juneteenth concert last week, @POTUS asked us to remember that the Emancipation Proclamation that freed the slaves wasn't just a document. It captured the essence of freedom, equity, & basic human rights that galvanized the country. Read President Joe Biden's remarks by President Biden at a Juneteenth Concert. Learn more about Opal Lee, "grandmother of Juneteenth". International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict "On International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United States reaffirms our commitment to eliminating all forms of gender-based violence and fully exercising existing authorities to promote justice and accountability. #IDESVC," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read Secretary Blinken's press statement on Imperative of Eliminating Sexual Violence in Conflict.

This Week June 17-25: Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf Travels to Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan June 17-25: Special Olympics in Berlin, Germany June 19-24: Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs J.R. Littlejohn Travels to Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia June 19-26: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry Travels to Rome, Vatican City, Brussels, and Paris June 19-July 14: 53rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council June 20: World Refugee Day  June 20-21: Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Liz Allen Travels to Paris, France June 21-22: Ukraine Recovery Conference June 21-23: OAS General Assembly June 22: State Dinner for Republic of India Looking Ahead July 4: Independence Day

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