Department of State Press Releases

• Published on August 30, 2016 - 22:20 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken To Travel to Germany August 31-September 2

  Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Potsdam, Germany to attend an informal OSCE Foreign Ministers’ meeting to discuss common challenges in the OSCE region, in particular the ongoing violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial …

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• Published on August 27, 2016 - 00:56 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Remarks With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a Press Availability

  SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good evening, everybody, and thank you very, very much for your patience. I know you were expecting us to have a chance to chat with you a little bit earlier, and you’ve been waiting and waiting, and we thank you for that. We’ve been …

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• Published on August 21, 2016 - 17:20 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: United States Condemns Bombing in Gaziantep, Turkey

  The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s heinous attack on a wedding party in Gaziantep. We extend heartfelt condolences to the friends and families of the victims and we wish a full and speedy recovery for the many who were wounded. We stand by our …

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• Published on August 18, 2016 - 21:48 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Designation Under Russia's "Undesirables" Law of the International Republican Institute and the Media ...

  We are deeply troubled by the Russian government’s decision to designate the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) as so-called “undesirable” organizations. Throughout the world, IRI and MDIF promote …

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• Published on August 17, 2016 - 18:25 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Statement to the Press in Astana, Kazakhstan

  Good afternoon everyone. Before I take your questions, I’d like to briefly explain why I’ve come to Kazakhstan and share a few observations from my meetings this week. As you may know, two weeks ago Secretary Kerry hosted the so-called “C5+1” meeting …

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• Published on August 16, 2016 - 22:30 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: United States Troubled by Developments in Azerbaijan

  The United States is troubled by the August 12 arrest of Azerbaijani opposition Republican Alternative (REAL) Movement Executive Secretary Natig Jafarli. We also are troubled by reports of additional arrests of activists. We urge the Azerbaijani government …

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• Published on August 4, 2016 - 21:10 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Department of State Requests Information from U.S. Pensioners

  This notice concerns all U.S. nationals who are entitled to pension payments from the Government of Belgium due to their work in the former Belgian overseas territories or as survivors of those who worked in such territories. These individuals, along with …

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• Published on July 30, 2016 - 19:50 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Secretary Kerry's Meeting With Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas

  The following is attributable to Spokesperson John Kirby: Secretary Kerry met in Paris today with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.‎ The Secretary and President Abbas discussed regional challenges and constructive ideas for the way forward to …

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• Published on July 30, 2016 - 16:20 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Secretary Kerry's Meeting With French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault

  The following is attributable to Spokesperson John Kirby: Secretary Kerry met in Paris today with French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault to discuss a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues, including counter-terrorism efforts; Ukraine and …

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• Published on July 30, 2016 - 14:22 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Remarks With French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault Before Their Meeting

  QUESTION: Are you going to speak about some of the comments Donald Trump has made about NATO and Russia in the last few days? SECRETARY KERRY: We’re going to talk about NATO and Russia. I’m not going to talk about the campaign because I’m not in the …

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• Published on July 28, 2016 - 19:51 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change to Travel to United Kingdom

  On Friday, July 29, Special Envoy for Climate Change Dr. Jonathan Pershing will travel to London to meet with climate officials in the new government of the United Kingdom, in the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. This will be the …

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• Published on July 25, 2016 - 22:20 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: U.S. Science Envoys Travel to Africa, the Pacific Islands, Europe, and Southeast Asia

  Three U.S. Science Envoys are traveling now and throughout the rest of July to several locations in Africa, the Pacific Islands, Europe, and Southeast Asia: Dr. Jane Lubchenco completed a week-long trip to South Africa, and traveled to Mauritius on July 22 …

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• Published on July 23, 2016 - 14:54 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Secretary Kerry's Call with Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

  The following is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner: Secretary Kerry spoke with his German counterpart, Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier earlier today. He expressed his profound condolences over the attack yesterday in Munich and …

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• Published on July 22, 2016 - 23:08 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: United States Condemns Attack in Munich

  The United States condemns today’s attack in Munich, Germany. We offer our condolences to the families of the victims and wish a quick recovery for the many injured. We are in close contact with German officials and stand ready to provide any and all …

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• Published on July 22, 2016 - 18:35 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Meeting With U.S. NGO and Industry Leaders

  SECRETARY KERRY: Listen, I just wanted to come by and say thank you to all of you. There are different types of stakeholders here, obviously – some of you representing industry and some NGO types and others. But all in all you’re all arguing the same …

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• Published on July 22, 2016 - 16:58 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Remarks at the Montreal Protocol High-level Segment

  SECRETARY KERRY: So I should start right now? I apologize, I gather I was already asked – (laughter) – and there’s nothing like a nice gap between announce and appearance, but good afternoon to everybody here. And I want to express my personal gratitude …

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• Published on July 21, 2016 - 16:44 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Remarks With French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault

  SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everybody. I am very happy to welcome my friend Jean-Marc Ayrault, the foreign minister of France. And I want to begin by expressing yet again the deep sympathy and condolence of the United States of America for Nice, for 83 …

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• Published on July 20, 2016 - 22:41 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Statement on the Death of Pavel Sheremet

  We are shocked and saddened by the killing of Ukrainska Pravda journalist Pavel Sheremet in a car bombing in Kyiv. We join the government of Ukraine in support of a full and impartial investigation that will bring those responsible to justice. Mr. Sheremet …

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• Published on July 19, 2016 - 21:26 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Joint Press Availability With U.K. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson

  FOREIGN SECRETARY JOHNSON: Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to the Lacarno Room and a particularly warm welcome to U.S. Secretary John Kerry. We’re delighted to have this early opportunity to welcome the Secretary of State to London and for a key meeting …

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• Published on July 18, 2016 - 15:38 GMT

  

  Europe and Eurasia: Joint Press Availability With EU High Representative Federica Mogherini

  HIGH REPRESENTATIVE MOGHERINI: Thank you very much. John, welcome. It’s an honor and it’s been a pleasure to welcome you for the first time at the Foreign Affairs Council with the 28 foreign ministers of our union just a few days after our leaders summit …

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