| From July 11-12, leaders from the 31 NATO Member States met in Vilnius, Lithuania. At this meeting, the Summit's participants sought to further strengthen the Alliance's ability to address Russia's unprovoked war on Ukraine as well as other security challenges. NATO Summits exemplify the importance of alliances and partnerships, which according to the U.S. National Security Strategy, "uphold and strengthen the principles and institutions that have enabled so much stability, prosperity, and growth." Read more in the DipNote blog "Advancing U.S. Alliances and Partnerships through Security Sector Governance Initiatives."
Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine Alliances and Partnerships U.S.-ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet  Secretary Blinken traveled to Jakarta, Indonesia, to participate in the annual U.S.-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting, and ASEAN Regional Forum. At each meeting, the Secretary emphasized the United States' commitment to ASEAN centrality and support for the ASEAN-U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Read the fact sheet about the United States-ASEAN Relationship, and watch the spotlight video. | Global Food Security Russia's Suspension of Participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative "Russia's refusal to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative harms millions of hungry people around the world. Using food as a weapon is unconscionable. We urge Russia to reverse course," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read Secretary Blinken's press statement "Russia's Suspension of Participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative."
U.S. Provides $100 Million to Support Food Security "The two most important things for sustainable food production capacity: soil and seeds," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. "Today, we highlight $100M in the beginnings of an important step that provides for those essentials. #VACS @FeedtheFuture" Read Secretary Blinken's press statement "On the Global Food Crisis." Combating Drugs and Crime Treasury Sanctions Cartel Members Running Illicit Fentanyl Network "The Sinaloa Cartel is one of the world's most pervasive drug trafficking organizations. Today's actions by @USTreasury illustrate our commitment to the American people to disrupt the trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read the Department of the Treasury's press release "Treasury Sanctions Illicit Fentanyl Network Run by Key Sinaloa Cartel Family Members."
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