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Day: February 23, 2023

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the Opening of Omani Airspace 
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Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the Opening of Omani Airspace The United States welcomes the Sultanate of Oman’s decision to open its airspace to all civilian planes, including those flying to and from Israel. This historic step completes a process begun last year, during President Biden’s visit to the Middle East region, when Saudi Arabia similarly opened its airspace to all civilian planes. Oman’s announcement promotes...
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Luncheon with the President and First Lady of Namibia
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Luncheon with the President and First Lady of NamibiaWindhoek, Namibia Mr. President, Madame First Lady; Vice President and Mrs. Mbumba; Madame Pohamba; Distinguished leaders of Namibia’s government, businesses, and civil society: It’s my great honor to join you this afternoon. I’ve been overwhelmed by the warmth, kindness, and care that has welcomed me. It’s been such a special experience for me. So, on behalf...
Secretary Blinken Participates in a Conversation on “Russia’s War on Ukraine: One Year Later” with The Atlantic
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Secretary Blinken Participates in a Conversation on “Russia’s War on Ukraine: One Year Later” with The AtlanticSecretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in a virtual moderated conversation on “Russia’s War on Ukraine: One Year Later” with The Atlantic’s editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg at 11:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, February 23, 2023. The Atlantic’s event, taking place virtually, will be live streamed at theatlantic.com , and will be available following the event’s conclusion on the Department of State...
Readout of Convening on Blue Chip Climate-Risk Macroeconomic Forecasts
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Readout of Convening on Blue Chip Climate-Risk Macroeconomic ForecastsYesterday, the Council of Economic Advisers, National Economic Council, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation, and Climate Policy Office hosted a convening on Blue Chip Climate-Risk Macroeconomic Forecasts with economists from the private sector, government, and academia. The meeting was convened to build a public-private community of practice around incorporating...
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Greek Opposition Leader Alexis Tsipras
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Greek Opposition Leader Alexis TsiprasThe following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Greek Opposition Leader Alexis Tsipras in Athens.  The Secretary underscored that the strategic partnership between the United States and Greece rests on the mutual commitment to democracy and expressed his appreciation that the U.S. – Greek relationship benefits...
Statement from President Joe Biden on Nigeria’s Upcoming Election
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Statement from President Joe Biden on Nigeria’s Upcoming ElectionStatement from President Joe Biden on Nigeria’s Upcoming Election I commend yesterday’s peace accord in Nigeria, signed by the political parties and candidates running in Nigeria’s presidential election on February 25.  By signing this pledge, the parties and candidates have committed to accept the results of the election, as announced by the Independent National Electoral...