"Many of the chemicals that are used to synthesize fentanyl start in China, get sent near us, typically to Mexico, turned into fentanyl, come into the United States, kill a lot of people," said Secretary Blinken.
"The U.S. and China have set up a joint Counternarcotics Working Group to collaborate on policy making and on law enforcement, and to share technical expertise," said Secretary Blinken.
"War has turned Sudan into a living hell. Nearly 25 million Sudanese people are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. Three-quarters of them face acute food insecurity," said Ambassador Wood.
April 25 is World Malaria Day, an annual observance in recognition of global efforts to control the disease. Malaria is a serious but treatable and preventable illness that nonetheless kills too many of its victims.
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.
"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.
“Nearly a year since this crisis began, the situation in Sudan remains catastrophic, and it is only getting worse,” 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.
"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."
"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.
“While the ceasefire we are working towards would be the best, most immediate way to surge humanitarian assistance, it is not the only way,” said Ambassador Wood.
“The more that we can help people break the cycle of use and dependence, the smaller the illicit market for drugs. The more we can reduce the illicit supply of harmful drugs, the fewer people will be exposed to them,” said Secretary Blinken.
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