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• Published on April 15, 2019 - 10:16 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Joint Statement: Ministerial of the U.S.-Caribbean Resilience Partnership

  The text of the following joint statement was issued by the governments of the United States, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. …

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• Published on April 15, 2019 - 10:16 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Interview With Gesell Tobias of VOA Spanish

  QUESTION: Thank you, Secretary Pompeo, for another time, another opportunity to talk to you. SECRETARY POMPEO: It’s great to be with you again. QUESTION: Thank you. Let’s begin with one of the hottest topics, Venezuela. This is one of the topics you have …

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• Published on April 15, 2019 - 10:16 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Remarks With Peruvian Foreign Minister Nestor Popolizio

  MODERATOR: (Via translation) Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. With the presence of the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr. Michael Pompeo, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, Ambassador Nestor Popolizio Bardales, we will …

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• Published on April 15, 2019 - 10:16 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Secretary Pompeo's Call With Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo

  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus:‎ Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo of Brazil. They reaffirmed the close friendship between the United States and Brazil and pledged to continue working …

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• Published on April 15, 2019 - 10:16 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Interview With Gisella Lopez of El Comercio

  QUESTION:  The main topic of your visit is to discuss the situation of Venezuela.  For how long is it possible to intensify the diplomatic pressure? SECRETARY POMPEO:  So the main topic of my visit to South America is really twofold: first, to be with our …

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• Published on April 15, 2019 - 10:16 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Joint Statement With Colombian President Ivan Duque

  SECRETARY POMPEO: Good evening. It’s truly an honor to be here with you, President Duque. I want to commend your government and the people of Colombia for the support that you’ve offered to the Venezuelans in their true hour of need. The United States and …

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• Published on April 15, 2019 - 10:16 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Interview With Christina Ruffini of CBS

  QUESTION: On the bridge as we were walking out, there were people shouting, “Liberty,” and “Maduro must go.” And with the help of Mark, my fabulous bilingual cameraman, I asked them what they wanted from the United States. And they said, “Intervention.” My …

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• Published on April 12, 2019 - 20:02 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: The United States Takes Action To End Cuba's Malign Influence on Venezuela

  Today, the United States sanctioned four companies for operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy and identified nine vessels as blocked property, pursuant to Executive Order 13850. These actions are a follow-on to the designations announced on …

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• Published on April 12, 2019 - 18:25 GMT

  

  Africa: Remarks at the Ministerial on U.S.-Caribbean Resilience Partnership

  DEPUTY SECRETARY SULLIVAN:  Thank you, Julie.  Good morning, Your Excellencies, leaders from the region, partners, friends, representatives of CDEMA, RSS officials, and of course my colleague across the U.S. Government who are here, in particular Admiral …

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• Published on April 10, 2019 - 15:16 GMT

  

  Africa: Remarks for Kwibuka 25

  Your Excellency, Professor Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda, Your Excellencies and other Colleagues from the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honor and a privilege to be here with you this …

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• Published on April 9, 2019 - 18:44 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Secretary Pompeo Travels to Chile, Paraguay, and Peru To Strengthen Cooperation and Shared Prosperity in the ...

  “….We are tied together, the United States, Central America, South America. We are one region. There’s so much good that we can do when we work together. We can build our economies, create jobs and wealth…all across the region.” -- Secretary of State …

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• Published on April 8, 2019 - 21:51 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Secretary Pompeo's Travel to Chile, Paraguay, Peru, and Cucuta, Colombia

  Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Chile, Paraguay, Peru, and Cucuta, Colombia, April 11-15 to deepen U.S. partnerships in the Western Hemisphere. The Secretary’s visit will celebrate and reinforce shared commitments to democracy and human …

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• Published on March 27, 2019 - 06:26 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: United States Condemns Attacks on Interim President Guaido and National Assembly Members

  The United States condemns the attacks on Interim President Juan Guaido’s caravan and the harassment of National Assembly deputies and members of the media. We are monitoring reports of these and other acts of intimidation by Nicolas Maduro’s lawless, …

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• Published on March 25, 2019 - 19:09 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: On the Occasion of Nowruz 

  I would like to wish a Happy Nowruz to the people of Iran, and to everyone who celebrates this ancient tradition that marks the arrival of spring and a New Year, including people in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, India, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz …

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• Published on March 22, 2019 - 08:41 GMT

  

  Africa: U.S. Africa Strategy Speech at Trade and Investment Luncheon

  Thank you, Ambassador, for that introduction and to you Maria, I also would like to thank, as the Ambassador said, the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce, and AmCham Angola, and of course Chevron for sponsoring this event. Good afternoon everyone, and thank …

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• Published on March 22, 2019 - 08:41 GMT

  

  Africa: Press Availability at the Angolan Presidency

  DEPUTY SECRETARY SULLIVAN: Well, good morning. It’s great to be here in Luanda. I am here on a three-day trip to this beautiful country to reaffirm the longstanding and deep relationship between the United States and Angola. This morning, I was honored to …

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• Published on March 22, 2019 - 08:41 GMT

  

  Africa: Namibia National Day

  On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people and the Government of Namibia as you celebrate 29 years of independence on March 21. The United States enjoys a strong partnership with Namibia as we seek to expand bilateral trade opportunities and …

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• Published on March 18, 2019 - 23:10 GMT

  

  Africa: Deputy Secretary Sullivan's Visit to Angola

  The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met today in Luanda with President João Lourenço and Foreign Minister Manuel Augusto. In these meetings, the Deputy Secretary commended President …

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• Published on March 18, 2019 - 16:38 GMT

  

  Africa: Press Availability at the Zola Community Health Care Center in Soweto

  MODERATOR: Alright, I think that’ll do it. So thank you all for coming out today to the Zola Community Healthcare Center in Soweto. It is our honor to be here to welcome our U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, John J. Sullivan, and our U.S. Global AIDS …

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• Published on March 18, 2019 - 13:57 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Aruba National Day

  On behalf of the Government of the United States, I offer my best wishes to the people of Aruba as you commemorate your National Day on March 18. The United States values the strong ties and exchanges between our nations. We look forward to expanding …

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