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• Published on October 19, 2018 - 15:51 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Wells Travels to Bangladesh

  Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells will travel to Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, October 20-23. In Dhaka, she will meet with senior officials from the Government of Bangladesh to discuss …

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• Published on October 19, 2018 - 10:12 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela

  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: The Secretary met with Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela and Vice President and Foreign Minister Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado today at the Presidential Palace in Panama City. The leaders …

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• Published on October 19, 2018 - 10:05 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Remarks to Traveling Press

  SECRETARY POMPEO: So I’d had on my list to go see President Varela for a while. It took me six months to get here. They have been an important partner of ours for a long time. I knew President Varela from my previous role as well. Economic ties, security …

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• Published on October 14, 2018 - 04:57 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: U.S. Mission to the United Nations and the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor To Launch Campaign on ...

  Ambassador Kelley E. Currie, U.S. Representative on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, will deliver remarks at an event launching the campaign "Jailed for What?" about the continuing plight of Cuba’s political prisoners. Her …

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• Published on October 12, 2018 - 18:33 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Remarks on Navigating Challenges and Prospects in the Indian Ocean Region

  Ambassador Wells: -- I want to thank our hosts for this vitally important Track 1.5 dialogue. It’s a real pleasure to be here. I’d like to focus my remarks on two distinct ways in which the United States has taken concrete steps today to deepen our …

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• Published on October 12, 2018 - 09:54 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Remarks at the Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central America

  SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good morning. Buenos dias. I would like to thank Vice President Pence, Secretary Nielsen, our Mexican co-hosts Foreign Secretary Videgaray and Government Secretary Navarrete for being here today. I also want to recognize the …

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• Published on October 11, 2018 - 07:55 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Background Briefing on the Second Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central America

  MODERATOR: Thank you. Hi. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us. Welcome to this background call to preview the second Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central America, which is going to happen here in Washington tomorrow and Friday, …

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• Published on October 8, 2018 - 10:08 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Alice Wells Travels to Maldives and Sri Lanka

  Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells will travel to Malé, Maldives and Colombo, Sri Lanka from October 9-11. Ambassador Wells will reiterate the strong U.S. commitment to our partnerships with …

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• Published on October 4, 2018 - 16:02 GMT

  

  Africa: Kingdom of Lesotho National Day

  On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, it is my honor to send best wishes to the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho on your Independence Day. The United States and Lesotho have a long history of partnership, including a particular focus …

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• Published on October 4, 2018 - 14:57 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad Travel to Afghanistan, Pakistan, ...

  Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad will lead an interagency delegation to Afghanistan, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia from October 4-14. Special Representative Khalilzad’s mission …

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• Published on September 27, 2018 - 05:02 GMT

  

  Africa: Deputy Secretary Sullivan's Meeting With Angolan Minister of External Relations Manuel Augusto

  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Yesterday, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met with Angolan Minister of External Relations Manuel Augusto on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. The Deputy Secretary …

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• Published on September 24, 2018 - 12:33 GMT

  

  Africa: The Republic of Guinea Bissau's National Day

  On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send my best wishes to the people of Guinea-Bissau as they celebrate 45 years of independence. The United States and Guinea-Bissau first established diplomatic relations in 1975. The United …

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• Published on September 22, 2018 - 23:11 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Secretary Pompeo's Call With Chilean Foreign Minister Ampuero

  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎ Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke by phone yesterday with Chilean Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero. They discussed President Sebastian Piñera’s upcoming visit to the White House on September 28, …

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• Published on September 22, 2018 - 04:16 GMT

  

  Africa: The Republic of Mali's National Day

  On behalf of the United States of America, I send my hearty greetings to the Government and people of the Republic of Mali as you mark your country’s Independence Day on September 22. The United States and Mali established diplomatic relations at Mali’s …

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• Published on September 22, 2018 - 04:16 GMT

  

  Africa: Nagy Swearing-in Ceremony

  Good afternoon distinguished ladies and gentlemen and thank you Mr. Secretary. I am grateful for the many friends, family, and colleagues who are here today – literally from around the nation and the world. And I greatly appreciate the Secretary …

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• Published on September 19, 2018 - 02:11 GMT

  

  Africa: Africa: U.S. is Africa's 'Ideal Partner' for Promoting Democratic Institutions & Economic Growth

  This entry was originally published by allAfrica as a guest column: After having the honor of serving my country as a diplomat for more than 30 years – 22 of them in eight different African countries – this week I have the opportunity for the first time to …

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• Published on September 19, 2018 - 02:11 GMT

  

  Africa: Africa Braintrust

  Representative Bass, distinguished guests, scholars, colleagues, and friends. I’m honored to be in the company of so many friends of Africa. And I am especially pleased to have been invited to this event by Representative Bass, one of the most dedicated …

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• Published on September 14, 2018 - 17:05 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Mexican Independence Day

  On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate the people of Mexico on the 208th anniversary of your independence on September 16. We deeply value our relationship with Mexico as a trusted neighbor, friend, and economic and security …

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• Published on September 7, 2018 - 03:15 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Joint Statement on the Inaugural U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

  Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and Minister of Defence Nirmala Sitharaman welcomed Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis to India on September 6, 2018, for the inaugural U.S.-India Ministerial 2+2 …

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• Published on September 7, 2018 - 03:15 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Closing Remarks at the U.S.-India 2+2 Dialogue

  MINISTER SWARAJ: (Via interpreter) Secretary of State Mr. Pompeo, Secretary of Defense Mr. Mattis, my cabinet colleague Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, ladies and gentlemen, and my friends from the media: We have just concluded our talks in the first-ever 2+2 …

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