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Mongolia - Joint Declaration Of Principles

Wednesday, 24 October 2007, 10:33 am | US State Department

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte and Mongolian Foreign Minister Nyamaa Enkhbold today signed a Declaration of Principles for Closer Cooperation between the United States and Mongolia. More >>

The Merida Initiative: US, Mexico, Central America

Tuesday, 23 October 2007, 11:06 am | US State Department

Bush announced his request to fund a new security cooperation initiative with Mexico and the countries of Central America in order to combat the threats of drug trafficking, transnational crime, and terrorism in the Western Hemisphere. More >>

Murder of Somalia Media Network Chairman

Tuesday, 23 October 2007, 11:05 am | US State Department

The United States condemns the murder of Bashir Nur Gedi, acting Chairman of Shabelle Media Network on Friday, October 19 in Mogadishu. We offer our sympathy and condolences to Gedi’s family and colleagues More >>

US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 22 Oct 2007

Tuesday, 23 October 2007, 11:04 am | US State Department

PKK Is Terrorist Organization / No Negotiation / Need to Eliminate Threat / Encourage Turkey and Iraqi Governments to Work Together to Address Threat / PKK Has Been Around For Decades / Will Not Wipe Them Out Overnight. More >>

US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 19 Oct 2007

Tuesday, 23 October 2007, 11:04 am | US State Department

Condemnation of Terrorist Attack on Benazir Bhutto / Condolences Expressed by Amb. Patterson / Offer of Assistance / Efforts by Extremist Elements - Al Qaeda, Taliban - to Undermine Democracy / Progress of Pakistani Investigation. More >>

John D. Negroponte to Address Symposium

Tuesday, 23 October 2007, 11:03 am | US State Department

Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte will give the keynote address to the American Enterprise Institute symposium, ASIA 2012: Key Foreign Policy Issues on Tuesday, October 23 at 12:00 p.m., More >>

Govt Of Sri Lanka Reaction To Arbour's Visit

Tuesday, 23 October 2007, 11:01 am | US State Department

We remain concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sri Lanka, as confirmed by the recent assessment of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour. More >>

Secretary Rice On U.S.-Soviet Relations, Detente

Tuesday, 23 October 2007, 11:01 am | US State Department

For academics like me, and for many of you I imagine, Henry Kissinger has always been an inspiration – a living reminder that scholars not only write history; they can make it. More >>

PKK Attack Against Turkey - Press Statement

Tuesday, 23 October 2007, 11:00 am | US State Department

The PKK terrorist organization has wrought a trail of bloodshed that serves only to perpetuate suffering. We condemn the PKK categorically and extend our deepest condolences to the victims' families and loved ones. More >>

Soviet-U.S. Relations: Détente Years, 1969–72

Tuesday, 23 October 2007, 11:00 am | US State Department

In February 1969, Henry Kissinger, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, opened a confidential channel with the Soviet Ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Dobrynin. More >>

America's Strategic Opportunity With India

Saturday, 20 October 2007, 9:48 am | US State Department

Our market-based economies embrace trade and commerce as engines of prosperity. Our peoples value education and a strong work ethic. We share an attachment to democracy and individual rights founded on an instinctive mistrust of authoritarianism. More >>

Reconstruction Progress In Iraq - Via Satellite

Saturday, 20 October 2007, 9:47 am | US State Department

We want a tremendous opportunity here to work with willing counterparts to improve the daily lives of people. And what we've found in our interaction is that people want a better future for themselves and their children. More >>

Transatlantic Community & Two Great Challenges

Saturday, 20 October 2007, 9:44 am | US State Department

Democracy is a gift not only meant for Americans, but for mankind. This is a point the Founding Fathers were very clear on. Rights are a part of human existence, and cannot be suppressed without harmful consequences. More >>

Building Bridges Of Understanding - H. Fore

Saturday, 20 October 2007, 9:43 am | US State Department

"America treasures the relationship we have with our many Muslim friends, and we respect the vibrant faith of Islam, which inspires countless individuals to lead lives of honesty, integrity, and morality. By working together to advance mutual ... More >>

Fact Sheet On Burma: Democratic Aspirations

Saturday, 20 October 2007, 9:41 am | US State Department

The ruling military junta resorted to violence rather than engaging in a dialogue with pro-democracy leaders and ethnic minority groups. The crackdown against monks and unarmed civilian demonstrators resulted in ten deaths and the imprisonment of ... More >>

Blasts in Karachi During Rally for Benazir Bhutto

Friday, 19 October 2007, 2:10 pm | US State Department

The U.S condemns the terrorist attacks in Karachi during a peaceful political rally for former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. There is no political cause that can justify the murder of innocent people. Those responsible seek only to foster fear. More >>

Condoleezza Rice Briefing En Route London England

Friday, 19 October 2007, 11:01 am | US State Department

If, in fact, they're going to be asked to withdraw from the West Bank at some point, what does that mean for the security of Israel? That's a fair question. It really is. More >>

Can US Bring About A Peaceful Burma Resolution?

Friday, 19 October 2007, 10:59 am | US State Department

While the streets of Rangoon are now eerily "calm" and the regime tries to project a return to "normalcy and stability," the situation is anything but normal. More >>

US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 18 Oct 2007

Friday, 19 October 2007, 10:58 am | US State Department

Pakistan: Former PM Bhutto's Return / U.S. Goal for Pakistan is to See Democracy Develop / U.S. Willing to Work with Whomever the People of Pakistan Choose as their Leader. Iraq: United States Recognition of the Territorial Integrity of Iraq. More >>

Ellen Sauerbrey With An Iraqi Refugee Update

Friday, 19 October 2007, 10:57 am | US State Department

People often say, you know: "What is our responsibility?" Well, our responsibility is to get them out of harm's way and give them an opportunity to have a new life. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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