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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
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@SecBlinken
spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister
@HakanFidan
on efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and to secure lasting peace in the region. They also discussed the importance of increasing humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
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: “We are continuing to work around the clock with the Government of Israel, with the Government of Egypt on whatever we can do to make sure that Rafah gets open.”
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
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@SecBlinken
spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on expanding humanitarian access to Gaza including through reopening the Rafah border crossing and further utilizing Kerem Shalom. He also reaffirmed our opposition to a major military operation in Rafah.
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
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@SecBlinken
spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant to reaffirm the U.S. position on a major operation in Rafah and urge the expansion of entry points for humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
Supremely grateful to Amb Lempert,
@USAmbIraq
Romanowski, and the dynamic teams at
@USEmbassyJordan
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@USEmbBaghdad
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@USCGERBIL
for their tireless humanitarian and human rights diplomacy and such impactful visits. The 🇺🇸 is committed to advancing peace, justice, regional
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
Valuable discussion with Tunisian National Security Advisor Abderraouf Atallah in Washington. The U.S. and Tunisia look forward to strengthening our joint efforts to promote stability and security. Open, interoperable, reliable, and secure information and communications
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
Profoundly moved to end my Iraq stay in Lalish, where I visited a historic Yezidi temple to commemorate 10 years since the ISIS genocide against Yezidis and other religious and ethnic groups. The 🇺🇸 will never forget the victims and will continue to press for justice. Read my
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
Today I am proud to announce a $70,000 grant from U.S. Mission Iraq, in partnership with the Yazda organization for victims of atrocities committed by Da’esh, to raise awareness of the genocide and continue to advocate for victims and survivors.
@USEmbBaghdad
@USCGERBIL
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
Important stop at Skeikhan IDP camp, one of the remaining 22 camps in Iraq, to hear directly from internally displaced persons on needs. 🇺🇸 has provided $3.5 billion+ since 2014 to support IDPs’ ability to make informed, voluntary, safe & dignified choices to return home,
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
Heartened by the warm welcome at the historic Rabban Hormizd Monastery above Alqosh. The 🇺🇸 stands with Iraq’s Christians as they seek peace and security in their traditional communities. Iraq’s diversity is its strength.
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
A pleasure to meet with group of dedicated and diverse journalists in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Press freedom is essential to every thriving democracy.
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
Thank you to
@UNIraq
,
@UNHCRIraq
, &
@IOMIraq
for their critical coordination with the 🇮🇶 government to support displaced persons, including Yezidi genocide survivors.
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
🇺🇸 & 🇮🇶 partnership is centered on shared commitment to human rights, media freedom, rule of law, and countering corruption. Grateful to meet w/ Foreign Minister Hussein, Minister Jabro, & Minister Al-Shammari on these issues, as well as supporting internally displaced persons
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
While in Baghdad, honored to engage 🇮🇶 Prime Minister Sudani on the vast 🇺🇸-🇮🇶 360 partnership, including advancing human rights, supporting civil society, and protecting freedom of expression. Iraq is a valued democratic partner for the 🇺🇸 and for regional peace and security.
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
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@SecBlinken
spoke with Foreign Minister Shoukry to express gratitude for Egypt’s ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire that secures the release of hostages. The Secretary reaffirmed the U.S. position on Rafah and the need to reopen the Rafah crossing for humanitarian assistance.
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
Honored to meet with Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on human rights, Sinjar Agreement implementation, IDPs, refugees, and the importance of elections. 🇺🇸 is proud of our longstanding and historic partnership with Iraq’s Kurdish people, forged in shared
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
Important discussion w/
@UN
Resident Coordinator Anderson & heads of UN agencies in 🇯🇴 on surging humanitarian assistance to Gaza by land, sea, and air. 🇺🇸 is intensely focused on obtaining a sustainable ceasefire, securing release of all hostages, advancing civilian protection,
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U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs Retweeted
On Monday, King Abdullah II and I discussed developments in Gaza and our commitment to work towards an end to the crisis.
We agree on the need for the release of hostages, a ceasefire that allows aid to flow through Gaza, a pathway to a Palestinian state, and a secure Israel.
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We encourage parties in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region to work toward a common strategic vision, beginning w/ agreement on free, fair, transparent, + timely elections. A/S Barbara Leaf appreciated the opportunity to exchange views on this + other topics with
@Bafeltalabani
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