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Secretary Kerry To Host Afghan President Ghani

Thursday, 19 March 2015, 5:13 pm | US Department Of State

Secretary of State John Kerry will host Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, and key members of the Afghan Government at Camp David on Monday, March 23. They will discuss a range of issues including security, economic development, ... More >>

2015 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report

Thursday, 19 March 2015, 4:40 pm | US Department Of State

The U.S. Department of State submitted the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) to Congress today. The two-volume report offers a comprehensive assessment of the efforts of foreign governments to reduce illicit narcotics production, trafficking ... More >>

Meeting of the Coalition Stabilization Working Group

Thursday, 19 March 2015, 4:36 pm | US Department Of State

I want to thank both Foreign Minister Steinmeyer and Ambassador von Goetze for their leadership and hospitality in welcoming us to Berlin today. And I want to thank the governments of Germany and the United Arab Emirates for the leadership of this crucial ... More >>

Attack on the National Bardo Museum in Tunis, Tunisia

Thursday, 19 March 2015, 4:31 pm | US Department Of State

The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms today’s deadly terrorist attack at the National Bardo Museum in Tunis, where gunmen killed 19 people and wounded more than 20 others. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the victims’ families ... More >>

U.S.-China Ten-Year Framework for Energy and Environment

Thursday, 19 March 2015, 4:28 pm | US Department Of State

U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern, Acting Assistant Secretary Judith Garber for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs Jonathan Elkind, travel ... More >>

Prospects for Regional Integration in Central Asia

Monday, 3 November 2014, 5:24 pm | US Department Of State

Remarks Fatema Z. Sumar Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs George Washington University Washington, DC October 28, 2014 More >>

The New European Commission

Monday, 3 November 2014, 3:16 pm | US Department Of State

I look forward to collaborating with a new European Commission that will take office on November 1 under the leadership of President Jean-Claude Juncker. More >>

ISIL's Dehumanization of Women and Girls

Wednesday, 15 October 2014, 3:46 pm | US Department Of State

Just days after we saw the best of humanity when Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, we again confront the worst of inhumanity in ISIL. No one needed a reminder of ISIL’s depravity and evil. But now we have the ... More >>

Statement on Peter Theo Curtis

Monday, 25 August 2014, 2:36 pm | US Department Of State

Particularly after a week marked by unspeakable tragedy, we are all relieved and grateful knowing that Theo Curtis is coming home after so much time held in the clutches of Jabhat Al-Nusrah. More >>

Statement on the Release of Theo Curtis

Monday, 25 August 2014, 2:35 pm | US Department Of State

We are profoundly relieved that journalist Theo Curtis is finally safe after nearly two years in captivity. More >>

Press Releases: Maliki Steps Aside and Supports Al-Abadi

Friday, 15 August 2014, 1:43 pm | US Department Of State

We commend the important and honorable decision by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to support Prime Minister-designate Haider Al-Abadi in his efforts to form a new government and develop a national program in line with Iraq’s constitutional timeline. ... More >>

Statement: France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and the US

Thursday, 14 August 2014, 3:12 pm | US Department Of State

Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States More >>

U.S. Vision for Asia-Pacific Engagement

Thursday, 14 August 2014, 3:02 pm | US Department Of State

U.S. Vision for Asia-Pacific Engagement Secretary's Remarks: U.S. Vision for Asia-Pacific Engagement August 13, 2014 More >>

Special Representative: The Arctic Papp's Travel to Alaska

Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 5:13 pm | US Department Of State

U.S. Special Representative for the Arctic Admiral Robert Papp will visit Alaska August 12-19 to consult with policy-makers, local representatives, indigenous leaders, environmental organizations, business leaders, and others in America’s Arctic state. ... More >>

US Department of State, Secretery Remarks (Sydney Australia)

Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 5:06 pm | US Department Of State

Remarks With Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop, and Australian Minister of Defense David Johnston More >>

Joint Communique AUSMIN 2014

Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 4:47 pm | US Department Of State

Begin Text: Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop, Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston, Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met on 12 August in Sydney for the annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations ... More >>

Daily Press Briefing: August 12, 2014

Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 4:34 pm | US Department Of State

Daily Press Briefing: August 12, 2014 Marie Harf Deputy Spokesperson Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC August 12, 2014 Today's Briefing •LIBYA •AUSTRALIA •IRAQ •AFGHANISTAN •RUSSIA •EGYPT •BURMA •CHINA •YEMEN •MIDDLE EAST PEACE ... More >>

John Kerry: Death of Robin Williams

Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 2:37 pm | US Department Of State

There wasn’t anybody Robin Williams couldn’t touch. His humor was just that expansive. He was an absolute genius, with an extraordinary zest for his profession. It’s safe to say that there was more going on in him in one minute than most people in ... More >>

Safeguarding Heritage Sites in Syria

Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 3:47 pm | US Department Of State

The U.S. Department of State and the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) have signed a $600,000 cooperative agreement to comprehensively document the current condition of cultural heritage sites in Syria and assess the future restoration, ... More >>

U.S. Contributes $30 million to Yemen's Social Welfare Fund

Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 3:26 pm | US Department Of State

In support of President Hadi and the Yemeni government’s efforts to better meet the aspirations of all Yemenis and set their country on the path to stability and prosperity through economic reform and development, the United States is pleased ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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