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Welcome to the U.S. Department of State Twitter account. Follow @SecBlinken for more from the Secretary. For all Department accounts: https://t.co/kzsNMIOwF9.

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.@SecBlinken on ending Russia’s unjust war on Ukraine: If China is committed to supporting an end to the war based on the principles of the @UN Charter as called for in Point One of its plan, it can engage with @ZelenskyyUa and Ukraine on this basis.

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Today we released the 47th annual Human Rights Report. #2022HRR demonstrates our commitment to advancing human rights across the globe. I invite you to take a moment and read the full report: https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/

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Promoting and advancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is a top priority for the United States. Learn more in the 2022 Human Rights Report: https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/

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.@SecBlinken at the release of the 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: The Report makes clear that in countries across every region, we continued to see a backsliding in human rights conditions, the closing of civic space, disrespect for fundamental human dignity.

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Happening Now: President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden deliver remarks in celebration of Nowruz at the White House. https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BdGYyWwyeLGX

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