International development Press Releases

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• Published on October 24, 2017 - 14:35 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Remarks at a Meeting With Employees and Family Members of U.S. Embassy Islamabad

  AMBASSADOR HALE: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us. I don’t think that – if there’s one person who does not need an introduction at an American embassy, it’s the Secretary of State, so I feel a little superfluous. But just to take one …

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• Published on October 23, 2017 - 16:36 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Press Availability at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan

  SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, I want to start by thanking President Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah and the Afghanistan leadership for meeting with me this morning. I thought it was very important to stop here in Afghanistan coming to the South Asia region …

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• Published on October 23, 2017 - 09:09 GMT

  Iraq: FAO launches emergency animal health campaign in former ISIL-held Mosul area

  Livestock could carry highly contagious epidemic diseases that spread rapidly across national and international borders to other herds and people. 23 October 2017, Baghdad - FAO has launched an emergency animal health campaign across Iraq's Mosul area …

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• Published on October 20, 2017 - 10:12 GMT

  Cities and local policies, key to eradicate hunger and eliminate food waste

  FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva speaking at the opening ceremony today. 20 October 2017, Valencia - Cities can and should play a crucial role in the “radical change” needed to address the problem of hunger, malnutrition and food waste, FAO …

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• Published on October 18, 2017 - 13:47 GMT

  

  Africa: Chad Visa Restrictions

  On October 13, National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster spoke to Chad President Idriss Deby Itno to underscore the importance of the bilateral relationship and Chad’s effort as a key partner in countering terrorism. In a recent …

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• Published on October 18, 2017 - 08:07 GMT

  Global programme seeks to contain serious threat to the world’s bananas

  Banana traders awaiting customers at the local market in Tuleba, Tanzania. 18 October 2017, Rome - A fungus poses major risks to the world's banana production  and could cause vast commercial losses and even greater damage to the livelihoods of the 400 …

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• Published on October 16, 2017 - 10:52 GMT

  Pope Francis urges action on climate change and conflict to address migration

  Pope Francis meets FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva on World Food Day. 16 October 2017, Rome - Pope Francis called for governments around the world to collaborate to make migration a safer and voluntary choice, arguing that assuring food …

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• Published on October 16, 2017 - 10:25 GMT

  

  Africa: U.S. Condemns Attacks in Mogadishu

  The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu on October 14. We extend our‎ deepest condolences to all Somalis, especially those who lost friends and family in the attacks. We further …

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• Published on October 15, 2017 - 16:19 GMT

  FAO to G7: agriculture and rural development crucial in responses to conflicts, hunger and migration

  FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva addressing the G7 Agriculture Ministers meeting. 15 October 2017, Bergamo -  At the G7 Agriculture Ministers Meeting today, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva stressed the role of agriculture and rural …

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• Published on October 14, 2017 - 19:44 GMT

  G7 countries can help smallholders and family farmers access data vital for building resilience

  FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva (centre) at the G7 Agriculture Ministers meeting. 14 October 2017, Bergamo - Access to reliable information, including on changing weather patterns and market conditions, is essential for empowering farmers, …

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• Published on October 13, 2017 - 22:00 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Secretary Tillerson's Meeting With OAS Secretary General Almagro 

  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎ Secretary Tillerson hosted Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Luis Almagro today at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. The two leaders underscored the …

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• Published on October 13, 2017 - 14:29 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Sint Maarten Constitution Day

  On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, we send congratulations to the people of Sint Maarten on the anniversary of Constitution Day. The United States honors the resilient spirit of the people of St. Maarten today in the wake of the …

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• Published on October 13, 2017 - 14:10 GMT

  Committee on World Food Security (CFS) stresses role of sustainable forestry - new recommendations endorsed to achieve food ...

  Sustainable forestry key to achieving food security for all. © FAO/Zinyange Auntony 13 October 2017, Rome - The week-long, 44th Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) - Making a Difference in Food Security and Nutrition - endorsed new …

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• Published on October 12, 2017 - 14:24 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: On the Rescue of Caitlan Coleman, Joshua Boyle, and Their Family from Terrorist Captivity

  The United States Government, working in conjunction with the Government of Pakistan, has secured the release of the Boyle-Coleman family from captivity in Pakistan. In 2012, U.S. citizen Caitlan Coleman and Canadian citizen Joshua Boyle were taken hostage …

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• Published on October 12, 2017 - 14:15 GMT

  TB partners launch first roadmap to stop transmission of bovine and zoonotic tuberculosis

  Cattle is by far the most susceptible livestock to Bovine TB. 12 October 2017, Guadalajara - The first-ever roadmap to combat animal tuberculosis (bovine TB) and its transmission to humans, referred to as zoonotic TB, most often through consumption of …

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• Published on October 11, 2017 - 13:50 GMT

  Latin America and Caribbean are falling off path to Zero Hunger by 2030

  A farmer working at a FAO project to strengthen the resilience of small-scale coffee producers in Guatemala. 10 October 2017, Santiago, Chile –The total number of persons that suffer from hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean has increased, reversing …

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• Published on October 11, 2017 - 05:26 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Curacao Day

  On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, we send congratulations to the people of Curacao on the anniversary of Curacao Day. We thank the Government of Curacao for its steadfast leadership in supporting the region during the recent …

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• Published on October 11, 2017 - 05:21 GMT

  

  Africa: Liberia's Presidential and Legislative Elections

  As a longstanding friend, the United States applauds the people of Liberia for exercising their democratic right to vote in the historic presidential and legislative elections. This is an important step toward achieving Liberia’s first peaceful transfer of …

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• Published on October 10, 2017 - 13:49 GMT

  Securing land tenure rights vital for the eradication of global hunger

  Land tenure rights are vital to end hunger. In the five years since the Guidelines were endorsed, they have inspired policy and legal reforms in many countries. 10 October 2017, Rome - Considerable gains have been made in land tenure governance in the past …

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• Published on October 10, 2017 - 11:17 GMT

  New €45 million initiative seeks to curb unsustainable wildlife hunting, conserve biodiversity and improve food security

  Wildlife migration to one of the few remaining waterholes in the southeast of Senegal. 10 October 2017, Rome - A €45 million multi-partner programme launched today at FAO seeks to help African, Caribbean and Pacific countries halt unsustainable wildlife …

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