There have been signs of progress in Haiti in recent weeks. The National Police has conducted successful counter-gang operations, and a new transitional body, called the Transitional Presidential Council, has been established.
"We have seen a significant spike in ransomware attacks on hospitals and health care organizations here in the United States, causing disruptions to everything from prescription refills to vital surgeries," said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.
"In every corner of the globe, millions of children in conflict zones are in desperate need of food and clean water, education and medical care – all the essentials of life,” said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.
"We're bolstering the Pacific regional architecture and deepening our cooperation with the Pacific Island Forum, because we know this region is strongest when it is united," said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.
"Most recently, Chad has embraced the immense challenge of welcoming over half a million refugees – and over 100,000 returnees – in less than a year," said Assistant Secretary Noyes.
Biden and Xi discussed "counternarcotics cooperation, ongoing military-to-military communications, talks to address artificial-intelligence-related risks, and continuing efforts on climate change."
"The United States has repeatedly warned Iran not to take advantage of the situation to escalate its longstanding proxy war against Israel and other actors. Iran has ignored that warning," said Ambassador Wood.
"We are now at the end of the third winter of Russia’s war against the people of Ukraine," said Assistant Secretary Pyatt. "The lights have stayed on. Putin has failed in that effort."
“The United States calls on the leaders of Rwanda and the DRC to make the decision to pursue peace – for the sake of their people, the region, and the world,” said Ambassador Wood.
The U.S. is working to help people living under repressive regimes, like Iran, get access to digital tools, including the uncensored internet, said Secretary Blinken.
"Moscow appears to be intent on facilitating the DPRK’s illegal pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and its veto today was a self-interested effort to bury the panel’s reporting on its own collusion with the DPRK," said Ambassador Wood.
"Since this incredible Water for the World Act became law, USAID has helped 42 million people access clean water, and 38 million people access sanitation services,” said USAID Administrator Power.
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