ABD Dışişleri Bakanlığı'nın haftalık etkinlik raporu ( 17-23 Nisan 2023) -The Week at State April 17 - 23

 

The Week at State  |  April 17-23

In The Week at State video, @SecBlinken travels to Vietnam and breaks ground on a new embassy compound before heading to Japan to meet with @G7 counterparts. The U.S. and @NATO also co-host the 18th Annual Conference on Arms Control. For the latest, visit State.gov and our YouTube channel. Secretary Blinken Attends G7 Ministerial in Japan

On April 17-18, Secretary Blinken traveled to Karuizawa, Japan to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting and discuss with his counterparts charting a path forward on a range of global issues, including Russia's continued war against Ukraine, nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, food and energy security, and advancing an affirmative vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. Watch the spotlight video covering Secretary Blinken's trip to Japan. Read more on the trip page on State.gov and also on Secretary Blinken's twitter.   Meeting with Japan Prime Minister Pham Fumio Kishida "Great to see Japanese Prime Minister @kishida230  here in Tokyo. We stand united with Japan and the rest of our @G7 partners in promoting peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Secretary Blinken and U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel on Renewable Energy "On the heels of the G7 Energy and Environmental Ministerial in Hokkaido attended by @ClimateEnvoy, I'm pleased to congratulate @USAmbJapan and Mission Japan for transitioning to completely green, renewable, carbon-free electricity," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. United with Ukraine Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine "[On April 19], the United States announced critical new support for Ukraine as it continues to bravely defends its people, its territorial integrity, and its independence against Russia's aggression. We stand #UnitedWithUkraine," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read the press statement on the additional U.S. security assistance for Ukraine. Our Workforce Dinner is Served: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a State Dinner Are you ready to experience a state dinner? Throughout this interactive story, you will respond to questions that many a White House staffer or VIP invitee contemplates leading up to one of these historic events. Your decisions may unlock some surprises and put you front and center in the White House dining room. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee of the Republic of Korea (ROK) for a State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on April 26, 2023.  The upcoming visit celebrates the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance. Secretary Blinken's Interview with Esquire "My suit brand might be a state secret, but enjoyed speaking to @msebastian of @Esquire. We talked family, choosing the best @thebeatles album, and @POTUS's guiding phrase: 'It matters when we have close partnerships and friendships around the world,'" Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read Secretary Blinken's interview. Holidays and Commemorations Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day "Among the powerful lessons we reflect on this Yom HaShoah is that the mass murder of 6 million Jews was not a sudden or singular act, but rather the culmination of countless incremental steps designed to vilify and dehumanize people. We must remember, now and always," Secretary Blinken on Twitter (video). 40th Anniversary of the Embassy Beirut Bombing "Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Embassy Beirut bombing conducted by Hizballah that claimed the lives of 63 people. As we honor our friends and colleagues who lost their lives, the U.S. remains dedicated to the fight against terrorism and to assisting the Lebanese people," Secretary Blinken on Twitter (video). Earth Day What do you know about the health of our planet? Take our quiz to test your knowledge about progress to prevent pollution, save endangered species, and everything in between. #EarthDay Eid Mubarak "I send my warmest wishes to Muslim communities worldwide for a blessed and joyful Eid al-Fitr. May this special day bring you happiness, prosperity, and peace. #EidMubarak," Secretary Blinken on Twitter.  National Arab American Heritage Month: Embracing Identities While Enriching Diplomacy As we continue to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month, hear from two Foreign Service Officers on how their experiences called them forward to public service and how they are encouraging others to embrace their identities. Read the DipNote blog: National Arab American Heritage Month: Embracing Identities While Enriching Diplomacy.

This Week April 22-27: Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu travel to the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan.  April 23-26: Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Erin Barclay travel to Belgium.  April 23-26: U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler travel to University California Davis. April 24-25:  Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield travel to Los Angeles, California. April 24-27: Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Chile and Costa Rica. April 24-30: Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick travel to San Francisco, California; Takasaki, Japan; Tokyo, Japan. April 26: State Dinner with the President of the Republic of Korea. April 26-28: Cities Summit of the Americas. Looking Ahead May 3: World Press Freedom Day

Useful links News, information, and guidance about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Travel advisories and updates on international travel for U.S. Citizens from the Department of State Did you know that you can invite a representative from the Department of State to speak at your school, business, agency or organization? Learn about what we do through the firsthand experience of one of our representatives.