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We are deeply concerned by the troubling reports that Evan Gershkovich, an American citizen, has been detained in Russia. Last night, White House and State Department Officials spoke with Mr. Gershkovich’s employer, the Wall Street Journal. The Administration has also been in contact with his family. Furthermore, the State Department has been in direct touch with the Russian government on this matter, including actively working to secure consular access to Mr. Gershkovich. The targeting of American citizens by the Russian government is unacceptable. We condemn the detention of Mr. Gershkovich in the strongest terms. We also condemn the Russian government’s continued targeting and repression of journalists and freedom of the press. I want to strongly reiterate that Americans should heed the U.S. government’s warning to not travel to Russia. U.S.…

Vice President Harris met with President Samia Suluhu Hassan today in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  The Vice President thanked President Samia for her participation in the second Summit for Democracy and applauded her leadership in opening political space and undertaking critical democratic reforms.  Vice President Harris applauded President Samia’s announcement that Tanzania intends to rejoin the Open Government Partnership and encouraged her to continue efforts to strengthen civil and political liberties.  The two leaders discussed opportunities to boost U.S. private sector investment and make it easier for American investors to do business in Tanzania.  In addition, the Vice President reaffirmed U.S. support for Tanzania’s infrastructure development.  Vice President Harris commended President Samia for Tanzania’s handling of the recent Marburg virus outbreak and pledged continued U.S. support for the response.  The…

The partnership between the United States and Tanzania is rooted in more than six decades of economic, development, health, and security cooperation.  The United States and Tanzania stand together as friends and partners, based on the principle of mutual respect and aspirations for a more peaceful and prosperous future.  The United States firmly supports Tanzania’s democratic reform agenda and shares Tanzania’s democratic values.  The Vice President’s travel to Tanzania affirms the partnership between our two countries and will advance cooperation on commercial engagement, digital connectivity, investing in women and youth, fostering democratic values, food security, marine conservation, and health.  In support of the breadth and depth of our bilateral engagement, the Administration intends to provide $560 million in bilateral assistance in fiscal year (FY) 2024 for Tanzania.As part of her visit…