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Brussels, Belgium - The European Union and the United States of America held a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Capacity Building Dialogue on May 14-15, 2019 in Brussels, Belgium, to coordinate efforts in reducing Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) threats and strengthen CBRN security globally. In a globalized world, where the free movement of persons and goods is increasing, the risk of transnational CBRN threats is increasing as well. Differing national approaches to CBRN preparedness may leave gaps that state and non-state actors could exploit to traffic or use WMD and related materials.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina - The United States and the Government of Argentina convened a workshop on countering Hizballah’s terrorist and illicit activities in the Western Hemisphere on June 11-12 in Buenos Aires. Law enforcement, prosecutors, and financial practitioners attended from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Paraguay, and Peru, as did representatives from Ameripol. The workshop was held in advance of the upcoming Western Hemisphere Ministerial that the Government of Argentina will host July 19 in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Hizballah attack on the Mutual Israelite Association of Argentina (known by its Spanish acronym AMIA) community center in Buenos Aires.
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States, I want to convey my condolences to former First Lady Lee Hee-ho’s family and the people of the Republic of Korea on her passing. Ms. Lee dedicated her life to peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, and facilitated dialogue between North and South Korea.
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Washington, DC - "Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to the people of Portugal on your national day.
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate the people of Russia on the occasion of “Russia Day.”
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Washington, DC - The United States calls on all Moldovan parties to show restraint and to agree on a path forward through political dialogue. The February 24 parliamentary elections were competitive and respected fundamental rights. The will of the Moldovan people as expressed in those elections must be respected without interference.
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