Brazil’s National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I am honored to congratulate the people of Brazil on the 197th anniversary of your independence on September 7.
Tajikistan Independence Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Tajikistan as you celebrate the 28th anniversary of your independence on September 9th.
Deputy Secretary Sullivan’s Meeting with Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez
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Washington, DC - Friday, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan in Asunción, Paraguay, with President Mario Abdo Benítez. He was joined by Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump. They discussed our shared interest in efforts to create economic opportunity, combat corruption, and build a strong, self-reliant Paraguay in support of regional national security.
Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap
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Washington, DC - The United States welcomes the news of the release of 35 Ukrainians held by Russia, in exchange for 35 prisoners held by Ukraine. We have consistently called for the release of the 24 Ukrainian crewmembers detained by Russia following the November 2018 attack on Ukrainian vessels in the Black Sea near the Kerch Strait, as well as Oleh Sentsov and other political prisoners. We welcome the announcement that they have returned home.
North Macedonia’s National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the United States government and the American people, I offer my regards to the people of North Macedonia as you mark 28 years of independence.
Public Designation, Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption, of Romania’s Liviu Nicolae Dragnea
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Washington, DC - Secretary Michael R. Pompeo is publicly designating the former Speaker of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies, Liviu Nicolae Dragnea, due to his involvement in significant corruption. This designation is made under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Div. F, P.L. 116-6). Section 7031(c) provides that, in cases where the Secretary of State has credible information that officials of foreign governments have been involved in significant corruption, those individuals and their immediate family members are ineligible for entry into the United States.
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