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The ASEAN-U.S. Ministerial Meeting

Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 3:24 pm | US State Department

On July 1, Secretary of State John Kerry met on the margins of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Brunei with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers and the ASEAN Secretariat’s Secretary-General during the ASEAN-U.S. Ministerial ... More >>

2013 U.S. Engagement in the Lower Mekong Initiative

Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 3:19 pm | US State Department

On July 1, Secretary of State John Kerry led the United States’ delegation to the Sixth Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Ministerial Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. LMI is the region’s only forum for addressing cross-border development ... More >>

Remarks With USAID Deputy Administrator Greg Beck

Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 3:15 pm | US State Department

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, everybody’s presence here underscores the very important link between the work with the Lower Mekong Initiative and ASEAN. And so I want to thank Brunei Darussalam for hosting us at the sixth Lower Mekong Initiative Ministerial ... More >>

US State Department: Daily Press Briefing - July 1, 2013

Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 3:11 pm | US State Department

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - July 1, 2013 07/01/2013 04:44 PM EDT Patrick Ventrell Director, Press Office Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC July 1, 2013 Index for Today's Briefing EGYPT U.S. Against Violence / Urges Democratic ... More >>

Keynote Address at the Connect 2022 Ministerial

Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:46 pm | US State Department

It is truly a privilege to be here today with so many distinguished representatives from Central and Latin America, regional and development organizations, and leaders from the private sector.  I want to thank Executive Director Gustavo Arnavat for ... More >>

Press Conference in New Delhi

Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:40 pm | US State Department

Ambassador Dobbins: Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here in New Delhi. I’ve been in the job I currently hold for a month now. I’ve been touring the region for the last week. I went to Doha with Secretary Kerry for discussions there, and ... More >>

Selection of Pipeline Route for the Southern Gas Corridor

Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:35 pm | US State Department

Today, the consortium developing Azerbaijan’s Shah Deniz gas field announced its selection of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) to deliver its gas to Europe. This is a major accomplishment for Azerbaijan and a major step forward in implementation ... More >>

Mesoamerican Govts Deepen Commitment to Energy Integration

Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:33 pm | US State Department

On June 27–28, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), with support from the U.S. Department of State, hosted a dialogue in Washington on promoting regional electricity integration. The talks were in support of the Connecting the Americas 2022 (Connect ... More >>

Adoption of the Marrakesh Treaty to Improve Access for Blind

Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:30 pm | US State Department

Adoption of the Marrakesh Treaty to Improve Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or otherwise Print Disabled More >>

Regime Attacks on Homs

Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:27 pm | US State Department

The United States denounces the Assad regime’s continued attacks against the innocent civilian populations of Homs and the Damascus area. We call on all members of the international community to make clear to the Assad regime that it must cease these ... More >>

Press Availability in Tel Aviv

Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:24 pm | US State Department

SECRETARY KERRY: I apologize for keeping everybody waiting, but I am pleased to tell you that we have made real progress on this trip, and I believe that with a little more work, the start of final status negotiations could be within reach. We ... More >>

Croatia's Accession to the European Union

Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:19 pm | US State Department

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of the Republic of Croatia as you celebrate entry into the European Union. Today is an occasion to honor Croatia and the many achievements ... More >>

Next Steps in the U.S.-Republic of Korea Alliance

Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:12 pm | US State Department

House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade More >>

US State Department: Daily Press Briefing - June 28, 2013

Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:09 pm | US State Department

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - June 28, 2013 06/28/2013 03:44 PM EDT Patrick Ventrell Director, Press Office Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC June 28, 2013 Index for Today's Briefing MONGOLIA Presidential Election SNOWDEN In Touch ... More >>

Meeting With Staff and Families of Embassy Kuwait

Friday, 28 June 2013, 3:13 pm | US State Department

AMBASSADOR TUELLER: Mr. Secretary, it’s a real pleasure to welcome you here to Kuwait, and you have here one of the most dedicated, professional, creative groups of embassy employees that I’ve had the pleasure to work with, and they’re delighted ... More >>

UN Security Council Decision to Transfer Chapter VII Mandate

Friday, 28 June 2013, 3:09 pm | US State Department

UN Security Council Decision to Transfer Chapter VII Mandate to the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq More >>

Next Steps in the U.S. - Republic of Korea Alliance

Friday, 28 June 2013, 1:49 pm | US State Department

James P. Zumwalt Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs More >>

US State Department: Daily Press Briefing - June 27, 2013

Friday, 28 June 2013, 1:46 pm | US State Department

Hong Kong / Decision to Let Snowden Go / Negative Impact on Relations / Extradition / Law Enforcement Cooperation More >>

Remarks to the UN Women Executive Board

Thursday, 27 June 2013, 4:45 pm | US State Department

My delegation would first like to applaud the fact that after just two years of operation, UN Women has become a global leader for gender equality and women’s empowerment. Experience and a growing body of research demonstrate that when the rights of women ... More >>

Briefing to the Security Council by Force Commanders

Thursday, 27 June 2013, 4:42 pm | US State Department

U.S. Mission to the United Nations: Remarks at a Briefing to the Security Council by Force Commanders More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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