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Remarks with NZ Foreign Minister McCully Before Meeting
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 10:04 am | US State Department
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody – almost afternoon. One minute to go, so (inaudible). I’m really delighted to welcome Foreign Minister McCully here. Our friends in New Zealand are just that, a special relationship, 175 years of a ... More >>
Remarks At 2013 U.S.-New Zealand Pacific Partnership Forum
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 10:00 am | US State Department
Good morning. I’m honored to be with you today, and to join all of you in opening the 2013 U.S.-New Zealand Pacific Partnership Forum. More >>
Release of the 2012 International Religious Freedom Report
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 9:55 am | US State Department
Good morning. The 2012 International Religious Freedom Report provides a factual rendering of the status of religious freedom around the world. Religious freedom is essential for a stable, peaceful, and thriving society. The Universal Declaration ... More >>
Good Governance and Transparency In the Energy Sector
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 9:46 am | US State Department
His Excellency Union Minister of Energy U Than Htay and Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs Carlos Pascua on Good Governance and Transparency in the Energy Sector More >>
US Mission to UN: International Day Against Homophobia
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:57 am | US State Department
Today, as we commemorate International Day Against Homophobia, we rededicate ourselves to a basic but essential truth – that human rights are universal and must be protected for all. Homophobia, sadly, is present in every corner of our world. And, it ... More >>
US Statement Regarding French Polynesia
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:47 am | US State Department
U .S. Mission to the United Nations: Statement At a General Assembly Plenary Meeting On the Implementation of the Declaration On the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples More >>
President's Interagency Task Against Human Trafficking
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:43 am | US State Department
Remarks At the Annual Meeting of the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking In Persons More >>
State of Emergency and Fighting In Northern Nigeria
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:35 am | US State Department
The United States is deeply concerned about the fighting in northeastern Nigeria following President Jonathan’s declaration of a state of emergency in the Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states. We are also deeply concerned by credible allegations that ... More >>
U.S. Views On Population, Reproductive Health, and Rights
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:32 am | US State Department
Thank you, Maureen, for that kind introduction, and my thanks to the Funders Network for Population, Reproductive Health and Rights for inviting me to speak with you here today as you meet to consider this important agenda. Your mandate and the work ... More >>
U.S. Policy and Response to Humanitarian Crisis In Africa
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:25 am | US State Department
Thank you for that kind introduction, and for having me here today. And thank you for your decades of service to refugees in this country and around the world. More >>
U.S. Envoy at U.N. on French Polynesia, Self-Determination
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:11 am | US State Department
The people of French Polynesia, through their democratically elected representatives, have made clear that they do not support this resolution. The newly-elected government, which takes office today, has notified the General Assembly that this resolution ... More >>
US State Department: Daily Press Briefing - May 17, 2013
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:11 am | US State Department
Activist Mazen Darwish Detained / Al-Nusrah Front Leader Muhammad Al-Jawlani, a Specially-designated Global Terrorist More >>
Obama Seeks More Funds for Asia-Pacific
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:10 am | US State Department
President Obama has asked Congress to approve $1.2 billion to support diplomatic and aid operations in countries in East Asia and the Pacific in fiscal year 2014. That is 7 percent more than the amount requested for fiscal 2012 and the largest ... More >>
Anniversary of U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:07 am | US State Department
When President Obama came into office, one of his priorities was to push forward and implement the U.S.-Colombia trade promotion agreement. Through hard work in both countries, we did it. And I’m pleased and honored to be here today to celebrate ... More >>
Remarks At the Roundtable On Wildlife Trafficking: Pretoria
Monday, 20 May 2013, 10:40 am | US State Department
Under Secretary Hormats' Remarks At the Roundtable On Wildlife Trafficking At the University of Pretoria More >>
Outcomes At World Technology Policy Forum
Monday, 20 May 2013, 9:48 am | US State Department
Daniel Sepulveda, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, led a U.S. delegation to the World Telecommunication/Information and Communication Technology Policy Forum (WTPF) in Geneva, Switzerland this week. More >>
Camp Hurriya Residents’ Relocation to Albania
Friday, 17 May 2013, 11:40 am | US State Department
On May 15 the first 14 Camp Hurriya residents departed Iraq for permanent relocation in Albania. The United States expresses its appreciation to the Government of Albania for its generous humanitarian gesture to accept 210 former Camp Hurriya residents. More >>
Remarks At Lunch Honoring Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyi
Friday, 17 May 2013, 11:17 am | US State Department
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. Please be seated. Thank you very much. Welcome to the State Department. Burada dostlarınızın arasındasınız. Which, if I said that correctly, means you are here among friends. More >>
U.S. Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty with Australia
Friday, 17 May 2013, 11:13 am | US State Department
Today’s entry into force of the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty between the United States and Australia enables American and Australian troops to get the best technology in the fastest way possible. More >>
FY 2014 Budget Request For East Asian and Pacific Bureau
Friday, 17 May 2013, 11:10 am | US State Department
Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Faleomavaega, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee , thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to testify on the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2014. I would ... More >>
