| The Week at State | May 24-30 | | Secretary's Travel to the Middle East  "Leaders on both sides will need to chart a better course, starting by making real improvements in the lives of people in Israel and Gaza and the West Bank," Secretary Blinken on breaking the cycles of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. You can watch this video excerpt of his statement to the press, and read the transcript. Visit State.gov for complete coverage of his trip. | | Human Rights On the Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd Human Rights Condemning the Action of Belarus  "We strongly condemn the Lukashenka regime's brazen and shocking act to divert a commercial flight and arrest a journalist. We demand an international investigation and are coordinating with our partners on next steps. The United States stands with the people of Belarus," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read the G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement of May 27 condemning the action. | Alliances and Partnerships Celebrating Africa Week  During Africa Week, we honor the richness and diversity of African cultures and celebrate the founding of the Organization of African Unity, now known as the African Union. Learn about the enduring U.S.-African partnership that includes economic cooperation and development, youth initiatives, health cooperation, and more. Watch this spotlight video with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Akunna S. Cook. | Alliances and Partnerships YALI Virtual Summit  For 10 years, the United States has invested in the next generation of African leaders through the Young African Leaders Initiative. Watch a recording of the YALI 10 Summit, and follow @YALINetwork on Twitter to learn more about these emerging leaders. | Global Health U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief China Relations U.S. Condemns PRC Sanctions Alliances and Partnerships Visit with Colombian Vice President and Foreign Minister-Designate  "Good to discuss our close cooperation on security, rural development, and counternarcotics with Colombian Vice President and Foreign Minister-Designate Marta LucÃa RamÃrez. We stand in solidarity with all Colombians working toward a more peaceful, prosperous future," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read more about their meeting on State.gov. | Connections Department of State on Instagram  Did you know we have three accounts on Instagram? Check them out here: @StateDept, @SecBlinken, and @StateDeptSPOX (shared by Spokesperson Ned Price and Principal Deputy Spokesperson Jalina Porter) | | | This Week - May 31-June 1: 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre
- June 1: Start of Pride Month, Immigrant Heritage Month, and Caribbean-American Heritage Month
- June 1-2: Secretary Travel to Costa Rica
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