We condemn today’s heinous and evil attacks in Ottawa, seemingly aimed at the heart of the federal government itself. The United States has faced this kind of violence firsthand on our own soil, and we grieve with Canada, seared by the memory of our own …
(As Delivered) Welcome this morning. All of the University rectors and 100,000 Strong in the Americas grant winners, Ministry of Education representatives, students, distinguished guests, good morning. I know one of our grantees had a plane delay, maybe …
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Catherine Russell will travel to Santiago, Chile, October 19-21, to address the second annual conference of the Women Entrepreneurs in the Americas (WEAmericas) Network. Launched at the Summit of the Americas …
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman will visit Chile, October 20-21, and Peru, October 21-22, to advance the strong bilateral and multilateral partnerships which the United States enjoys with both countries. In Chile and Peru, …
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for joining us for a minute. I’m very happy to welcome the Prime Minister of Haiti Laurent Lamothe here to Washington. And in doing so I welcome a good friend, a good partner in the major efforts to …
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. I’m delighted to welcome Peruvian Foreign Minister Gonzalo Gutierrez, and to reaffirm with him and with our friends in Peru our gratitude for the strong relationship, for the cooperation that we are engaged in on …
MODERATOR: Okay. So thanks to everybody for coming by. We have a background briefing with [Senior State Department Official]. This will be on background, so no names or titles, but just so everybody knows who is with us. And [Senior State Department …
Mr. Chairman, ministers, Ambassadors. I want to thank President Perez and the people of Guatemala for their warm welcome. And I want to recognize the work of the OAS and CICAD in preparing this event. After many weeks of intense work between our …
SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon, everybody. Thank you very, very much for joining us here at the Major Economies Forum. We’re deeply appreciative for so many ministers making the effort to be here. This is the first time we’ve had ministers like this …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer best wishes to the people of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis as you celebrate the 31st anniversary of your independence on September 19. Our two countries are bound by …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I wish the people of Chile a Feliz Dieciocho as you celebrate your Independence Day on September 18. As Presidents Obama and Bachelet reaffirmed during their recent meeting, our countries …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send best wishes to the people of El Salvador as you celebrate your independence. I became familiar with your beautiful country as a freshman U.S. Senator. Today, the ties between the …
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s my pleasure to welcome the Vice President of Panama Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarada – Alvarado. And she is coming here to follow up on the important discussions that we had when I had the pleasure of being …
Coordinator Macon Phillips of the Bureau of International Information Programs will travel to Mexico, August 28-31. During his visit to Mexico City, August 28-29, Coordinator Phillips will visit the Ben Franklin Library, one of the Department’s premier …
Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann will travel to Mexico from August 4-9. Ms. Heumann will meet with a broad range of government, private sector, and civil society representatives in Mexico City to discuss issues of mutual …
The Department of State's Rewards for Justice program is offering a reward for information on those responsible for the kidnapping of a U.S. citizen by the terrorist organization Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The Secretary of State has …
The U.S. Department of State, in partnership with the World Environment Center (WEC), has invited twelve (12) finalists of the Pathways to Prosperity Innovation Challenge to compete in a pitch competition on July 25 at 12:00pm at the National Press Club in …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on your 41st anniversary of independence. We value The Bahamas as our longtime partner and friend. Our robust security …
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Countering Labor Violence in Guatemala and Honduras Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Countering Labor Violence in …
In an important symbol of our commitment and enduring relationship with Mexico, Under Secretary for Management Patrick F. Kennedy; Acting Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Michelle Bond; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico E. Anthony Wayne; Consul General …
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