The Week at State (U.S. State Department ) January 23 - 29 ,2023

 

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The Week at State  |  January 23 - 29

Take a look at The Week at State video for a review of key events of the past week, including President Joe Biden's announcement that the United States will send 31 Abram tanks to support Ukraine, Secretary Antony Blinken discussing the U.S. Chairship of the Freedom Online Coalition, and Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman's visit to Cleveland to meet with the Ukrainian diaspora community. Visit our YouTube channel for more videos. Secretary Blinken's Trip to Egypt, Israel, and the West Bank

From January 29-31, Secretary Blinken travels to Egypt, Israel, and the West Bank to consult with partners on a range of global and regional priorities, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Iran, Israeli-Palestinian relations and preserving the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the protection of human rights and democratic values, among other topics. Learn more about the details of Secretary Blinken's trip to Egypt, Israel, and the West Bank on State.gov.   Secretary Blinken Meets with Egyptian President Elsisi "Important meeting with President @AlsisiOfficial on the U.S.-Egypt strategic partnership. We discussed Egypt's important role in regional stability, bilateral cooperation, and the importance of progress on human rights," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Learn more in the fact sheet about the U.S.-Egypt relationship. Secretary Blinken Meets with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry "Foreign Minister Shoukry and I discussed the U.S.-Egypt partnership, the mounting consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and U.S. support for Egypt as it responds to global challenges," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Secretary Blinken Meets with Young Egyptian Leaders "Enjoyed hearing from these young Egyptian leaders who are promoting our shared values and strengthening our important bilateral relationship – this makes me optimistic about our future," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. United with Ukraine United States to Send Tanks to Ukraine "Today, I announced that the United States will send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine – evidence of our enduring and unflagging commitment to Ukraine and our confidence in the skill of Ukrainian forces. As I told President Zelenskyy, we're with Ukraine for as long as it takes," President Joe Biden on Twitter. Ukrainian Women Fight Back "Despite the increased threats they face as a result of Russia's brutal war, the women of Ukraine are serving their country and fighting for freedom and democracy. We stand #UnitedWithUkraine," Secretary Blinken on Twitter (video). Alliances and Partnerships Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Virtual Ministerial "Global and regional challenges require a global and regional response. Today's virtual ministerial for the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEC) ensures that we can accomplish more by working together," Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez on Twitter. Watch the livestream of the APEC virtual ministerial, hosted by Secretary Blinken and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, and follow the conversation using #AmericasPartnership. Read the White House Fact Sheet for the Biden-⁠Harris Administration's Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEC). Shatter Summit: U.S.-India Alliance for Women's Economic Empowerment  "Honored to speak at the #USIndia Alliance #ShatterSummit to underscore the importance of women’s economic advancement to India's growth and socioeconomic development in the Indo-Pacific. #WomenWhoShatter," Deputy Secretary Sherman on Twitter. Watch the Shatter Summit Conference and learn more about the U.S.-India Alliance for Women's Economic Empowerment. Global Health Commemorating PEPFAR's 20th Anniversary  "Twenty years ago, @PEPFAR was created. Since then, the American people have provided more than $100 billion to save more than 25 million lives. We remain deeply committed to ending HIV/AIDS by 2030. #PEPFAR20," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Learn more about Fulfilling America's Promise to End the HIV/AIDS Pandemic by 2030 in the PEPFAR five-year strategy guide and review PEPFAR's most recent fact sheet. Follow PEPFAR on Twitter to get updates. Holidays and Commemorations Holocaust Remembrance Day "Remembrance is our eternal obligation, but without action it becomes a hollow ritual. We must never be indifferent to human cruelty and human suffering. On #HolocaustRemembranceDay we recommit to uniting against antisemitism and acting against all forms of hatred. #NeverAgain," Secretary Blinken on Twitter.  Read how relatives of Holocaust survivors honor them through public service.

This Week January 28 - February 3: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland's travel to Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Qatar.  January 29 - February 4: Special Representative for Afghanistan (SRA) Thomas West's travel to Pakistan, Germany, and Switzerland.  January 30 - February 3: Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Dr. Karen Donfried's travel to Italy, Vatican City, and Poland.   Looking Ahead March 2-3: Our Ocean 2023

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