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This week, leaders from the United States and around the world gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to collaborate on global issues at the  ‪@G20orgBrasil‬  Leaders Summit. Secretary Blinken and President Biden led the U.S. delegation, and joined fellow member countries – as well as the European Union and the African Union – to work together in new ways to address shared challenges, including:

— Addressing climate change
— Strengthening global health security
— Ensuring AI and technology are used for good
— Advancing inclusive growth and development
 
It was a great time to be in Brazil since 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil, which has made it possible for our countries to develop into two of the most diverse, thriving democracies in the world.  #G20   #G20Brazil 

The United States’  #UNGA79  priorities outline how we’re standing with partners and allies to address the world’s most challenging issues.

As world leaders meet in New York City this week, we’re focused on driving peace processes to address and mitigate conflicts, revitalizing the overstretched UN humanitarian system, and helping advance institutional reforms necessary to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and better reflect the voices and priorities of developing countries. 

Renewing your U.S. passport has never been easier.

Our new Online Passport Renewal system for eligible U.S. citizens is available 24/7 at travel.state.gov/renewonline. 

Congratulations to all the Paralympians on their incredible achievements at  #Paris2024 ! We were proud to cheer on 
Team USA throughout this year’s Games and look forward to hosting athletes from around the world during  #LA28 .  #OneForAll 

As the  #Paris2024  Paralympics opening ceremony takes place, we support Team USA Paralympic hopefuls!  #OneForAll 

Today is the Day of the National Flag in Ukraine. Ukraine’s flag is a symbol of hope, resistance, and sacrifice.
🇺🇦 It flies over cities and towns fighting Russia’s aggression
🇺🇦 It is seen around the world in support of Ukraine
🇺🇦 It is used in memorials for Ukrainians killed defending their country
🇺🇦 It symbolizes an independent Ukraine and free Ukrainians
💙💛  #Ukraine   #SlavaUkraini 

The next Olympic and Paralympic games host city will be Los Angeles. Did you know that this is the third time the star-studded city will host the summer games? We revisit a few iconic moments from previous games ahead of  #LA28 . 

1. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass waves the Olympic flag as IOC President Thomas Bach applauds during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony.
2. Mildred "Babe" Didrikson, right, clears the first hurdle on her way winning the first heat of the 80-meter hurdles in 11.8 seconds, breaking the Olympic record of 12.2 second, at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.
3. Some 1200 helium balloons are released into the air from the field of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as part of the opening ceremony for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
4. U.S. athlete Carl Lewis heads over the finish line to win his heat in the men's 100-meter qualifying race during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. 

Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, and Alsu Kurmasheva are coming home after a feat of diplomacy secured their freedom from unjust imprisonment in Russia. 

How it started → How it’s going

On April 4, 1949, Secretary of State Dean Acheson, with President Harry S. Truman behind him, signed the North Atlantic Treaty in the Department Auditorium alongside 12 other nations. 75 years later on July 9, 2024, in the same auditorium, President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, host a reception celebrating the Alliance alongside representatives from NATO’s 32 nations. 

From extreme weather to rising sea levels, environmental issues affect us all.
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Here’s how satellite imagery is being used to measure, inform, and combat harmful climate effects and protect the planet for generations to come.  #EarthDay