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2015 U.S.-European Union Information Society Dialogue
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 4:19 pm | US Department Of State
Today, the United States and the European Union held the thirteenth U.S.–EU Information Society Dialogue in Brussels, Belgium, to discuss issues related to information and communication technology (ICT) and the digital economy. More >>
Volume on the Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 4:16 pm | US Department Of State
Office of the Historian, Bureau of Public Affairs Release of Newly Digitized Foreign Relations Volume on the Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln More >>
Terrorist Designation of Ali Ouni Harzi
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 4:14 pm | US Department Of State
The Department of State has designated Ali Ouni Harzi as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism. The consequences of this designation ... More >>
U.S. national statement to the UN crime congress
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 11:15 am | US Department Of State
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Luis Arreaga, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Special Representative of the U.S. Secretary of State to the 13th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice More >>
The conviction of Mr. Mohamed Soltan
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 10:16 am | US Department Of State
The U.S. government is deeply disappointed in the Egyptian court’s decision in the case of U.S. citizen Mohamed Soltan. We understand from reports that Mr. Soltan has been sentenced to life in prison. More >>
Blinken to Host Trilateral Meeting
Friday, 10 April 2015, 2:45 pm | US Department Of State
Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken will host a trilateral meeting with his counterparts, Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Akitaka Saiki and Republic of Korea Vice Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yong April 16 at the Department of State. The meeting ... More >>
Remarks With Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 1:29 pm | US Department Of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon, everybody, and it’s my great pleasure to welcome Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra, the foreign minister of Algeria. And I’m really happy to welcome him and his entire delegation here. (Inaudible) happy ... More >>
Joint Statement on the National Dialogue in Sudan
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 1:22 pm | US Department Of State
The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway. More >>
Joint Communiqué on the U.S.-Algeria Strategic Dialogue
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 1:20 pm | US Department Of State
The following is a joint communiqué by the governments of Algeria and the United States following today’s Strategic Dialogue. More >>
Blinken to Speak at U.S.-Japan Town Hall
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 12:53 pm | US Department Of State
Deputy Secretary of State Blinken to Speak at "U.S.-Japan Town Hall: A Celebration of 70 Years of Peace, Partnership, and Prosperity" More >>
Counter-ISIL Coalition Small Group Meeting in Jordan
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 12:47 pm | US Department Of State
On April 8 Special Presidential Envoy General John Allen and Deputy Special Presidential Envoy Brett McGurk participated in a meeting of the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL in Jordan. The Small Group met at the Political Director level to ... More >>
Secretary Kerry Travels to Germany
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 12:45 pm | US Department Of State
Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Lubeck, Germany, from April 14 to 15 to attend the 2015 G-7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting. More >>
Rose Gottemoeller Travels to Discuss Arms Control
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 12:43 pm | US Department Of State
Rose Gottemoeller, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, will travel to Rome, Vatican City, Warsaw, Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn for meetings on international security issues with counterparts from April 9-17. More >>
March was a momentous month for gender equality
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 12:40 pm | US Department Of State
The President and the First Lady announced an initiative championing adolescent girls’ education. And the international community came together to proclaim 2030 as the expiration date for gender inequality at the 59th session of the UN Commission ... More >>
Enhancing Regional Missile Defense Cooperation
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 12:38 pm | US Department Of State
By way of introduction, while I am the Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, my work at the State Department is focused on enhancing strategic stability around the world. Arms control, verification and compliance are some of ... More >>
Criminal charges filed against protesters in Burma
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 3:19 pm | US Department Of State
The United States is concerned by reports that the Government of Burma has filed criminal charges against peaceful protesters engaged in campaign activities advocating reform of the National Education Law. We call for the immediate, unconditional release ... More >>
Disarmament Verification and the NPT Ahead
Friday, 27 March 2015, 3:17 pm | US Department Of State
I’m Anita Friedt, and I serve as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Bureau at the U.S. Department of State. More >>
Counter-ISIL Coalition Provides Air Support for Tikrit
Friday, 27 March 2015, 2:43 pm | US Department Of State
At the request of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, the Coalition today launched airstrikes in and around Tikrit in support of Iraqi Security Forces ground operations. These strikes were designed to destroy ISIL strongholds with precision – protecting innocent ... More >>
Secretary of State John Kerry's Meeting with al-Khatib
Thursday, 26 March 2015, 3:38 pm | US Department Of State
Secretary of State John Kerry and Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Anne Patterson met today with Moaz al Khatib, former President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition. Mr. Khatib shared his views on ways to advance a political solution ... More >>
Remarks at Global Chiefs of Mission Conference
Thursday, 26 March 2015, 3:35 pm | US Department Of State
Good morning and welcome, everybody. Joe, thank you for entertaining everybody this morning. I will not challenge you as to when the last time was you were at high mass, but that’s all right. (Laughter.) More >>
