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The United States and Canada will begin negotiations to modernize the landmark Columbia River Treaty regime in early 2018. Certain provisions of the Treaty—a model of transboundary natural resource cooperation since 1964—are set to expire in 2024. The …
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Francisco L. Palmieri will travel to Guyana December 5-7 to participate in the annual Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC), co-hosted by the Commander of U.S. Southern Command and the Chief of Staff for the …
On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of Barbados on 51 years of independence. Today, we celebrate the spirit and the contributions of Barbadians. We extol the Government of Barbados for its steadfast leadership in the Caribbean, …
Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, met today with Secretary General Galvao to address common interests in our bilateral relationship and the region. The Under Secretary reaffirmed the close partnership between the United …
SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good afternoon, all. I want to welcome Foreign Minister Luna of Peru to the State Department. It’s a pleasure to have you and the delegation visit here with us. FOREIGN MINISTER LUNA: Good to be here. SECRETARY TILLERSON: Pleased to …
As described in the FY 2018 Report to Congress on the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, the U.S. government is ending the Central American Minors (CAM) refugee program in FY 2018. The CAM refugee program became effective on December 1, 2014, and allowed …
The United States is concerned by persistent flaws in the Nicaraguan democratic process, as illustrated by the November 5 municipal elections. Although voting itself was calm, we condemn the post-electoral violence, lament the loss of life, and call for an …
This is the announcement of funding opportunity number DRLA-DRLAQM-18-031 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: 11:30 PM (EST) on Monday, January 15, 2018. For new application submission instructions, see Section D …
On behalf of the United States, we offer our best wishes to the people of Dominica as you celebrate 39 years of independence. The United States celebrates with the people of Dominica today and recognizes your resilient spirit, which was demonstrated to the …
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Francisco L. Palmieri will travel to San Diego, Los Angeles, and Tijuana, Mexico, on October 30-November 1. He will promote U.S. economic and security objectives with key partners on both …
The United States welcomes the Lima Group's leadership in addressing the deteriorating situation in Venezuela. The Lima Group's recent declaration in Toronto -- including its support for the provision of humanitarian assistance for the Venezuelan …
This week my thoughts are with the people of Thailand as we witness the cremation of His Late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej – a true humanitarian, visionary, and friend to the United States. Next year we will celebrate the bicentennial of the first …
On behalf of the United States, we offer our best wishes to the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as you celebrate 38 years of independence. The United States enjoys our partnership with the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in advocating …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Over the past several months, 21 U.S. Embassy employees have suffered a variety of injuries from attacks of an unknown nature. The affected individuals have exhibited a range of physical symptoms, including ear complaints, hearing loss, dizziness, headache …
OPERATOR: I would like to turn the conference over to Orna Blum. Please go ahead. MS. BLUM: Thank you very much and thank you to everyone from the U.S. Department of State. I would like to welcome our callers who have dialed in from across the region. This …
The United States stands in solidarity with the people of Dominica and all those across the Caribbean region affected by the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria. The United States stands ready to work with you and our international partners to provide …
The United States reiterates its call for the complete restoration of democracy in Venezuela. We support earnest negotiations in good faith that will achieve this goal. We call attention to the importance of the Government of Venezuela fulfilling its …
