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Sullivan at UNESCO STEM Conference Panel.</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-17858" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-17858 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/final-training-session-of-the-second-cohort-east-africa-bio-risk-management-network-concludes-in-port-louis-mauritius/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Port-Luis-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Port-Luis-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Port-Luis-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Port-Luis-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Final Training Session of the Second Cohort East Africa Bio-risk Management Network Concludes in Port Louis, Mauritius</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-17851" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-17851 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-pida-week-panel-on-u-s-and-partner-initiatives-for-project-support-november-25-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-S.-Sullivan-at-PIDA-week-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-S.-Sullivan-at-PIDA-week-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-S.-Sullivan-at-PIDA-week-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at PIDA week" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the PIDA Week Panel on U.S. and Partner Initiatives for Project Support, November 25, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-17834" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-17834 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-2024-united-states-marine-corps-ball-hyatt-regency-hotel-addis-ababa-november-9-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the 2024 Marine Ball" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the 2024 United States, Marine Corps Ball, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa, November 9, 2024</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16402" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-current-post-ancestor ubermenu-current-menu-parent ubermenu-current-post-parent ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16402 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/speeches/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Speeches</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16402 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-16410-post-17867" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16410 ubermenu-item-16410-post-17867 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-unesco-stem-conference-panel/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at UNESCO STEM Conference Panel.</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16410-post-17851" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16410 ubermenu-item-16410-post-17851 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-pida-week-panel-on-u-s-and-partner-initiatives-for-project-support-november-25-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-S.-Sullivan-at-PIDA-week-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-S.-Sullivan-at-PIDA-week-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-S.-Sullivan-at-PIDA-week-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at PIDA week" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the PIDA Week Panel on U.S. and Partner Initiatives for Project Support, November 25, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16410-post-17834" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16410 ubermenu-item-16410-post-17834 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-2024-united-states-marine-corps-ball-hyatt-regency-hotel-addis-ababa-november-9-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the 2024 Marine Ball" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the 2024 United States, Marine Corps Ball, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa, November 9, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16410-post-17840" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16410 ubermenu-item-16410-post-17840 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-s-sullivan-at-the-closing-ceremony-of-africa-celebrates-november-8-2024-mandela-hall-african-union/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador S. Sullivan at the Closing Ceremony of “Africa Celebrates”, November 8, 2024, Mandela Hall, African Union</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16403" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16403 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/events/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Events</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16403 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-16411-post-17867" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16411 ubermenu-item-16411-post-17867 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-unesco-stem-conference-panel/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at UNESCO STEM Conference Panel.</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16411-post-17858" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16411 ubermenu-item-16411-post-17858 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/final-training-session-of-the-second-cohort-east-africa-bio-risk-management-network-concludes-in-port-louis-mauritius/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Port-Luis-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Port-Luis-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Port-Luis-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Port-Luis-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Final Training Session of the Second Cohort East Africa Bio-risk Management Network Concludes in Port Louis, Mauritius</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16411-post-17851" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16411 ubermenu-item-16411-post-17851 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-pida-week-panel-on-u-s-and-partner-initiatives-for-project-support-november-25-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-S.-Sullivan-at-PIDA-week-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-S.-Sullivan-at-PIDA-week-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-S.-Sullivan-at-PIDA-week-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at PIDA week" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the PIDA Week Panel on U.S. and Partner Initiatives for Project Support, November 25, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16411-post-17834" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16411 ubermenu-item-16411-post-17834 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-2024-united-states-marine-corps-ball-hyatt-regency-hotel-addis-ababa-november-9-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the 2024 Marine Ball" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the 2024 United States, Marine Corps Ball, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa, November 9, 2024</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16404" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16404 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/ambassador/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16404 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-16412-post-17867" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16412 ubermenu-item-16412-post-17867 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-unesco-stem-conference-panel/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at UNESCO STEM Conference Panel.</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16412-post-17851" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16412 ubermenu-item-16412-post-17851 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-pida-week-panel-on-u-s-and-partner-initiatives-for-project-support-november-25-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-S.-Sullivan-at-PIDA-week-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-S.-Sullivan-at-PIDA-week-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-S.-Sullivan-at-PIDA-week-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at PIDA week" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the PIDA Week Panel on U.S. and Partner Initiatives for Project Support, November 25, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16412-post-17834" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16412 ubermenu-item-16412-post-17834 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-2024-united-states-marine-corps-ball-hyatt-regency-hotel-addis-ababa-november-9-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the 2024 Marine Ball" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the 2024 United States, Marine Corps Ball, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa, November 9, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16412-post-17840" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16412 ubermenu-item-16412-post-17840 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-s-sullivan-at-the-closing-ceremony-of-africa-celebrates-november-8-2024-mandela-hall-african-union/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador S. Sullivan at the Closing Ceremony of “Africa Celebrates”, November 8, 2024, Mandela Hall, African Union</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16405" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16405 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security & Emergency Messages</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16405 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li class="ubermenu-item"></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16406" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16406 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/visas/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Visas</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16406 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-16414-post-17479" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16414 ubermenu-item-16414-post-17479 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/visa-restrictions-for-undermining-the-democratic-process-in-uganda/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Visa Restrictions for Undermining the Democratic Process in Uganda</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16407" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16407 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/education/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Education</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16407 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-16415-post-17867" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16415 ubermenu-item-16415-post-17867 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-unesco-stem-conference-panel/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IMG_20241127_121503_413-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at UNESCO STEM Conference Panel.</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16415-post-17826" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16415 ubermenu-item-16415-post-17826 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-sullivan-humphrey-alumni-global-policy-dialogue-skylight-hotel-addis-ababa-ethiopia-august-23/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue, August 23,2024" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue Skylight Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia August 23</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16408" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16408 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/alumni/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Alumni</span><i 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src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Empowers Women</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16416-post-17191" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16416 ubermenu-item-16416-post-17191 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header 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BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE</a></p> <p class="article-meta__audience">INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL</p> <p class="article-meta__location">RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA</p> <p class="article-meta__publish-date">JUNE 8, 2023</p> <p><strong>SECRETARY BLINKEN:</strong> Well, welcome, colleagues. So greatly appreciate that we’re meeting here today, and especially appreciate our friend (inaudible) together.</p> <p>So we’re joined here today by many esteemed colleagues and counterparts from across West Africa and some of our closest diplomatic and security cooperation partners to have, I think, an important, timely, serious conversation about the threat of terrorism and insecurity in the Sahel and Littoral West Africa.</p> <p>The United States greatly values the strong partnership as well as the continued leadership and sacrifices in support of African and regional security. 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