Joint Statement on the Third Annual U.S.-Japan Energy Security Dialogue

Japan and the United States held the third annual Japan-U.S. Energy Security Dialogue (ESD) on December 12 in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Director General KIHARA Shinichi and Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Economic Affairs Bureau Director General KATAHIRA Satoshi met U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey PYATT…

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Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met today with ROK First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun in Washington. Deputy Secretary Campbell noted strong U.S. support for the ROK, its citizens, and its democracy. Deputy Secretary Campbell underscored that the U.S. commitment to the U.S.-ROK Alliance is ironclad. He further stressed the tremendous progress in…

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U.S. Sanctions on Two Iran-Based Entities Pursuant to E.O. 13949 and One Iranian Individual Pursuant to E.O. 13382 

Iran-based Chekad Sanat Faraz Asia has contributed to the production of the Shahed series one way attack UAVs.  The entity specializes in manufacturing aviation components, specifically the parts and bodies of Shahed-136 UAVs.  Chekad Sanat Faraz Asia reportedly operates as a front company of the IRGC, which was designated as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) by the United States in 2019.   Iran-based Saad Sazeh…

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Constitutional Council Decision on Mozambican Elections

The United States is concerned by the December 23 announcement by the Mozambican Constitutional Council regarding the October 9 national elections. Civil society organizations, political parties, the media, and international observers, including those from the United States, cited significant irregularities in the tabulation process, as well as concern about the lack of transparency throughout the…

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