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Press Releases on June 28, 2016

774 Press Releases

Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:54 GMT

Youth, Students, and Educators: Launch of 2016 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI)

Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellows recently arrived in the United States for a three-week professional program highlighting entrepreneurship and innovation in America. This pilot phase of YTILI, the Department of State’s …

Distribution channels: Education
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:54 GMT

Youth, Students, and Educators: Special Advisor for Children's Issues Travels to Japan

Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, Ambassador Susan Jacobs, will visit Japan from June 27-July 1, 2016. Special Advisor Jacobs will travel to Tokyo to participate in the “Asia Pacific Symposium on the 1980 Hague Convention.” She will join senior …

Distribution channels: Education
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:54 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Secretary Kerry's Meeting With Venezuelan Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez

The following is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner: Secretary Kerry met with his Venezuelan counterpart Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, today on the margins of the General Assembly of the Organization of …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:54 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Tom Shannon to Travel to Canada

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Tom Shannon will travel to Ottawa, Canada June 15. He will lead the U.S. delegation to the eighth U.S.-Canada High-Level Policy Review Group, co-chaired by Canadian Assistant Deputy Minister for International …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:54 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Joint Statement by the Founding Members of the OAS LGBTI Core Group

Also available in French, Portuguese and Spanish The Governments of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, the United States, and Uruguay, the founding members of the OAS LGBTI Core Group, Having met on the margins of the 46th Regular Session …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:54 GMT

Western Hemisphere: U.S. Efforts to Advance Civilian Security in Central America's Northern Triangle

MR KIRBY: Good afternoon, everybody, and happy Friday to you. I’m going to welcome here to the podium William Brownfield, who I think you know is our Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, in …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:54 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Joint Statement on the U.S.-Paraguay Political and Economic Dialogue

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Paraguay on the occasion of the second United States – Paraguay Political and Economic Dialogue. Begin Text: On June 20, Under Secretary of State for …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:54 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks at the Special Meeting of the OAS Permanent Council on Venezuela

Thank you Mr. Chairman, Mr. Secretary General Luis Almagro, Su Excelencia former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero of Spain, permanent representatives and observers, and delegates. Good afternoon to one and all. Muy buenas tardes a todos y a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:53 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Under Secretary Shannon's Meetings in Venezuela

The following is attributable to Spokesperson John Kirby: Under Secretary for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon traveled to Caracas, Venezuela, June 21-23 at the request of Secretary Kerry and the invitation of the government of Venezuela. He met with …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:53 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Shaquille O'Neal First-Ever U.S. Department of State Basketball Sports Envoy to Cuba

Building on the momentum of President Obama’s historic March trip to Cuba, hall of famer Shaquille O’Neal, a 15 time National Basketball Association (NBA) all-star, will serve as a U.S. Department of State Sports Envoy to Cuba from June 25–28. This people- …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:53 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tom Shannon on Venezuela

MR KIRBY: Good afternoon, everybody. I have a special guest with me today, a special briefer. I think you all know Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Tom Shannon. Ambassador Shannon, as I think you also know, spent the last couple of days in …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:53 GMT

Western Hemisphere: U.S. Delegation Heads to Cuba to Advance Cooperation on Marine Environment

From June 28 - July 1, the United States and Cuba will meet to promote bilateral cooperation on key issues affecting the marine environment. This is the first such meeting under the U.S.-Cuba Joint Statement on Cooperation on Environmental Protection – a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:53 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: U.S. Support for UN Sustainable Development Goals Through the IAEA Peaceful Uses ...

The Initiative The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) established the Peaceful Uses Initiative (PUI) in 2010 with the help of the United States to raise extra-budgetary contributions to support Agency activities that promote peaceful uses of nuclear …

Distribution channels: Military Industry
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:53 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: U.S.-Norwegian Demining Initiative

Today in Oslo, the United States and Norway announced the U.S.-Norwegian Demining Initiative. This effort reflects a new chapter in our longstanding partnership to address the humanitarian impact of landmines and unexploded ordnance that is saving lives …

Distribution channels: Military Industry
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:53 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Missile Defense as a Hedge

Purposes of U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense The United States views our missile defense programs as a hedge against the ballistic missile threats we face now and those threats that unfortunately will confront us, and our allies and partners, in the future …

Distribution channels: Military Industry
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:53 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Assistant Secretary Frank A. Rose to Travel to Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China

Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Frank A. Rose will travel to Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China, from June 27 to July 7, for the third plenary meeting of the International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament …

Distribution channels: Military Industry
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:34 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: Norway Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation

On June 14, President Obama submitted to Congress for its review an Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Norway Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. Upon entry into force, following the …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:34 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: U.S.-Norwegian Demining Initiative

Today in Oslo, the United States and Norway announced the U.S.-Norwegian Demining Initiative. This effort reflects a new chapter in our longstanding partnership to address the humanitarian impact of landmines and unexploded ordnance that is saving lives …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:34 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: Joint Statement from the United States and Norway on Deeper Collaboration on Forests and Climate Change

The following statement was released by the Governments of Norway and the United States of America at the Oslo REDD Exchange held on June 15, 2016 in Oslo, Norway. [Begin Text] Recognizing the critical importance of forests and land use in mitigating the …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:34 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks at the Oslo Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) Conference

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, Minister Helgesen, (in Norwegian), thank you very much, nice to be here with you. I am really glad to be here in Oslo and delighted to see all of you. I don’t know where you all come from, who you are – (laughter) – but it’s …

Distribution channels: Politics

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