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Reward for Information on Evgeniy Mikhailovich Bogachev
Saturday, 28 February 2015, 12:07 pm | U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State’s Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) Rewards Program is offering a reward of up to $3 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Evgeniy Mikhailovich Bogachev, a Russian national wanted by the Federal ... More >>
FY2016 U.S. Department of State Budget Hearing
Saturday, 28 February 2015, 12:06 pm | U.S. Department of State
Well, Mr. Chairman, thank you very, very much. It’s really a pleasure to be here with you today and with all my former colleagues and several of my non-former. But I deeply appreciate the opportunity to testify. And I welcome your chairmanship, ... More >>
U.S.-Liberia Relationship
Saturday, 28 February 2015, 11:45 am | U.S. Department of State
The U.S.-Liberia relationship dates back nearly 200 years and is stronger than ever as we continue working together to get to zero Ebola cases. Liberia, under the leadership of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has emerged from over a decade of war to be a ... More >>
Roman Abramovich Invests $15M In New US Fracking Technology
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 4:25 pm | U.S. Department of State
Are the Russians coming to Texas riding the tailwinds of fracking? That depends on who you ask, as some believe Russian forces were behind the anti-fracking vote in Denton, while a $15 million investment in new Texas fracking technology by Roman ... More >>
Recent Attacks on Civilians in Syria
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 4:23 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms ISIL’s attacks yesterday on predominantly Assyrian Christian villages in the northeast Syrian province of Hasakeh, where they kidnapped dozens of civilians, including women, children, priests, ... More >>
Remarks With U.K. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond
Sunday, 22 February 2015, 12:30 pm | U.S. Department of State
FOREIGN SECRETARY HAMMOND: Well, it’s a great pleasure to welcome John Kerry here this morning. We have got a series of important challenges to the rules-based international system which is so important both for the United States and the United Kingdom, and ... More >>
Treaty Between the United States and Kazakhstan
Sunday, 22 February 2015, 12:23 pm | U.S. Department of State
On February 20, 2015, Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Department of Justice Counselor for International Affairs Bruce C. Swartz and Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askhat Daulbayev signed a Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance ... More >>
Condemnation of Attacks on Somalia Central Hotel
Sunday, 22 February 2015, 12:22 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States strongly condemns al-Shabaab’s terrorist attack on the Central Hotel in Mogadishu today. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed in the attack, and wish the injured a speedy recovery. More >>
U.S.-Cuba Talks on Re-Establishing Diplomatic Relations
Sunday, 22 February 2015, 12:21 pm | U.S. Department of State
On February 27, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson will host a delegation from the Cuban government led by Josefina Vidal, general director of the U.S. Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to discuss ... More >>
Venezuelan Government Detains Key Opposition Figure
Saturday, 21 February 2015, 12:20 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States condemns the detention of Caracas Metropolitan Mayor Antonio Ledezma by Venezuelan security forces, as well as the systematic intimidation of other leading opposition figures. These actions appear to be a clear attempt by the Venezuelan ... More >>
Science Envoy Travels to Poland
Saturday, 21 February 2015, 11:23 am | U.S. Department of State
U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Arun Majumdar will travel to Poland February 21-28 in support of President Obama’s initiative to strengthen the United States’ science and education relationships overseas. Dr. Majumdar will meet with representatives from ... More >>
Remarks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry
Saturday, 21 February 2015, 11:22 am | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Good evening, everybody. I know it’s been a long day for everybody, but I am very pleased to welcome Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry of Egypt here to the State Department. He’s been very engaged in today’s discussions, and we’ve ... More >>
Venezuelan Accusations about U.S. Involvement in a Coup
Saturday, 21 February 2015, 11:21 am | U.S. Department of State
The allegations made by the Venezuelan government that the United States is involved in coup plotting and destabilization are baseless and false. The United States does not support political transitions by non-constitutional means. Consistent with the ... More >>
USAID Supported Initiatives to Counter Violent Extremism
Saturday, 21 February 2015, 11:19 am | U.S. Department of State
Countering the violent extremism that is driving today’s terrorist threats and stemming its spread is a generational challenge. Lasting victories over terrorism and the violent extremist ideologies that underpin it are not found on the battlefield, ... More >>
Remarks With Costa Rican Foreign Minister
Saturday, 21 February 2015, 11:06 am | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, folks. I’m really happy to welcome to Washington the foreign minister of Costa Rica, Gonzalez Sanz, who is a good partner with the United States. Costa Rica has been doing a great deal on counterterrorism, great ... More >>
Mongolian Leaders Visit United States
Saturday, 21 February 2015, 11:05 am | U.S. Department of State
Seven Mongolian leaders, including the Minister of Population Development and Social Protection, members of Parliament, and leaders of disability rights organizations, will spend two weeks in the United States exploring the legal and regulatory framework ... More >>
Remarks with Pakistani Minister of Interior
Saturday, 21 February 2015, 11:04 am | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon. My pleasure to welcome the minister of interior of Pakistan, Minister Ali Khan. And Pakistan obviously is playing a critical role right now in a number of (inaudible). First of all, in the transition taking place ... More >>
Formation of a New Government in Moldova
Saturday, 21 February 2015, 11:03 am | U.S. Department of State
We welcome the formation of a new government in the Republic of Moldova. We look forward to working with Prime Minister Gaburici and to seeing quick action on necessary reforms for the benefit of the Moldovan people, including the implementation of the ... More >>
Human Rights Campaign to Global Equality Fund
Saturday, 21 February 2015, 11:02 am | U.S. Department of State
The State Department today welcomes the Human Rights Campaign as the newest Partner of the Global Equality Fund. The Human Rights Campaign joins a strong and diverse partnership of like-minded governments, foundations, and corporations dedicated to ... More >>
White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism
Thursday, 19 February 2015, 3:13 pm | U.S. Department of State
Good evening to all and welcome to all to the Ben Franklin Room of the State Department. Many of you have been here before, but we’re delighted to have you back here and we are particularly grateful to all of you for taking time to be here for this important ... More >>
