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United States Foreign Assistance To Pakistan
Saturday, 8 December 2007, 10:27 am | US State Department
The US wants to see Pakistan succeed in its transition to an elected civilian-led democracy, to become a moderate, democratic, Muslim nation committed to human rights and the rule of law. Our assistance programs are directed these goals. More >>
Sec. Rice Briefing En Route Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Saturday, 8 December 2007, 10:26 am | US State Department
I'm going to go to Addis, which is of course the headquarters of the AU, because I'm increasingly concerned about several crisis spots in Africa and this is a good opportunity to go to the AU which is deeply involved in all of them. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 06 Dec 2007
Saturday, 8 December 2007, 10:24 am | US State Department
Israeli/Palestinians: Construction in Jerusalem / Kosovo: Approach of December 10 Deadline for Troika / Russia: Concerns over Parliamentary Elections & Support for EU and OSCE Assessments / North Korea: Bush's Letter / Greece/Macedonia: Naming Issue. More >>
Ethiopia-Eritrea: U.S. Policy On Border Dispute
Saturday, 8 December 2007, 10:23 am | US State Department
Eritrea and Ethiopia should avoid any actions that might further heighten tension or reignite conflict. The United States urges both governments to cooperate with the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea in this effort. More >>
Negroponte's Travel To Colombia Postponed
Saturday, 8 December 2007, 10:23 am | US State Department
Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte's December 7-9 trip to Medellín and Bogota, Colombia with Congressional members and staff has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts. More >>
New Passport Mega-Center In Tucson In Spring 08
Saturday, 8 December 2007, 10:23 am | US State Department
As part of its preparations to meet the American public's need for passports, the Department of State is pleased to announce our intention to open a new passport center in Tucson, Arizona. The Tucson Passport Center is scheduled to open in the spring ... More >>
Rice Interview With Tefera Ggedamu, Ethiopia TV
Saturday, 8 December 2007, 10:21 am | US State Department
Somalia is very concerning. Of course, Ethiopia has troops deployed in Somalia to try and help bring stability, but the real answers to Somalia will lie in a peaceful resolution, the broadening of the government base. I plan later to meet with the ... More >>
Evening Walk-Thru At 6-Party Talks, Dec 6, 2007
Saturday, 8 December 2007, 10:21 am | US State Department
just had dinner with Wu Dawei in a follow up to our discussion earlier. And I think there was very good understanding of the way forward to see what we could do to get a good declaration in the next couple of weeks that will really allow everything ... More >>
Sec. Rice Press With African Great Lakes Leaders
Saturday, 8 December 2007, 10:20 am | US State Department
First of all, to commit to the rapid strengthening of, particularly, security institutions of the DROC and to ask for international help in doing so. I think that everyone believes that the strengthening of the security institutions of the DROC is a prerequisite ... More >>
Morning Walk-Thru At 6-Party Talks, Dec 6, 2007
Saturday, 8 December 2007, 10:19 am | US State Department
I am just going to see Wu Dawei right now and brief him on my trip to the DPRK, and then I will ask him how we stand on the Six-Party meeting. And I will talk to him about travel schedules and see what is feasible. I have been in touch with my ROK ... More >>
10 December 2007 - International Human Rights Day
Saturday, 8 December 2007, 10:18 am | US State Department
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will be the keynote speaker at the Women's Foreign Policy Group (WFPG) Annual Luncheon on Monday, December 10 at 12:30 p.m. in Salon I and II of the Ritz Carlton Hotel, 1150 22nd Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 05 Dec 2007
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 5:42 pm | US State Department
Iran: Discussions of New Iran Sanctions / P5+1 Meeting / Not Aware of Any Change in China's Views In Light of NIE. Israel/Palestinians: Both Parties Should Meet Commitments under Roadmap / Settlements Issue. Turkey/Greece: Query on FM Meeting. More >>
Case Of Missing American Citizen Robert Levinson
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 5:40 pm | US State Department
The Government of Iran has informed us through the U.S. Protecting Power in Iran, the Swiss Embassy, that Iranian authorities have conducted an investigation but do not know what happened to Mr. Levinson. More >>
Burmese Excludes Others From Constitution Drafting
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 5:39 pm | US State Department
We condemn the Burmese regime's rejection of meaningful participation for Aung San Suu Kyi and other democratic and ethnic minority leaders in the process of drafting a national constitution. More >>
Fact Sheet: United States Policy On Somaliland
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 5:37 pm | US State Department
Our policy on recognition is to allow the African Union to first deliberate on the question. We do not want to get ahead of the continental organization on an issue of such importance. More >>
A United Nations For The Twenty-first Century
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 5:37 pm | US State Department
The United States helped found the UN sixty-two years ago, and we remain deeply committed to its success. We depend on a robust multilateral system as our efforts to engage the UN on Iran, Darfur, Burma, and Lebanon make clear. More >>
US Humanitarian Assistance For Displaced Iraqis
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 5:36 pm | US State Department
Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Ellen R. Sauerbrey has led efforts increasing support to UN agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) responding to humanitarian needs of Iraqi refugees in the region. More >>
Summary: Tripartite Plus Joint Commission Meeting
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 5:35 pm | US State Department
Senior officials of member states of the Tripartite Plus Joint Commission, facilitated by the United States of America, met in Addis Ababa on December 4, 2007, to discuss a range of mutual concerns in continuing efforts to achieve lasting peace and security ... More >>
Statement by Secretary Rice: Sudan Ministerial
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 5:35 pm | US State Department
The CPA - an historic accord that ended 21 years of a brutal civil war - provides the best framework for a peaceful, democratic Sudan. The parties to this agreement are obligated to make every effort to guarantee its success. More >>
Sec. Of State's Award For Outstanding Volunteerism
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 5:34 pm | US State Department
We can draw our inspiration from the Award winners who are here today. Their volunteer efforts exemplify grassroots diplomacy at its best. Through their volunteer work in Benin, China, Croatia, Bangladesh and Nicaragua, these individuals have helped ... More >>
