The following is attributable to Spokesperson John Kirby: Secretary Kerry spoke this evening with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. The foreign minister provided an update on events in Turkey, and made clear the Turkish government remains in …
Today we mark with sadness the seventh anniversary of the death of human-rights defender and journalist Nataliya Estemirova, who was abducted and killed in the North Caucasus region of Russia. Her killers remain at large. Moreover, the abuses that she …
Two years ago today, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine, taking the lives of 298 innocent people from 11 countries. Our sympathy and thoughts remain with the families and friends of the MH 17 victims. In October 2015, we …
FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV: (Via interpreter) (In progress) -- met President Aliyev and President Sargsyan. Recently upon the instruction of my president I visited Yerevan and Baku, and today we exchanged views as to the ways to use the momentum in order to …
The United States views with gravest concern events unfolding in Turkey. We are monitoring a very fluid situation. I spoke this evening to Foreign Minister Cavusoglu and emphasized the United States’ absolute support for Turkey’s democratically-elected, …
Today's horrendous attack in Nice is an attack against innocent people on a day that celebrates Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. On behalf of all Americans, and especially the great many with close ties to France, I offer our deepest condolences to …
The following is attributable to Spokesperson John Kirby: Secretary Kerry met this evening in Moscow with Russian President Putin to advance efforts to restore the nationwide cessation of hostilities in Syria and to establish conditions that can enable …
Assistant Secretary Nuland: Good afternoon everybody! Sorry to keep you waiting, at least it is a beautiful day here in Skopje. I am back for the third time, at least in this job obviously. I have been here more than a dozen times over my career. We had a …
SECRETARY KERRY: One year ago today, China, Russia, Germany, France, Great Britain, the United States, known as the P5+1, succeeded after several years of intensive negotiations in securing an agreement with Iran in order to restrain Iran’s nuclear program …
On July 13th and 14th, Special Envoy Amos J. Hochstein will travel to Bratislava, Slovakia and Athens, Greece. In Bratislava, the Special Envoy will participate in an informal meeting for EU energy ministers being held in Bratislava, Slovakia. The agenda …
On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the people of France in commemorating Bastille Day. This July 14, as we observe the anniversary of the French nation, we also celebrate our mutual commitment to …
On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I offer my warmest wishes to the people of Montenegro as you celebrate your National Day. This year’s holiday is particularly significant, as you mark the signing of the NATO Accession Protocol. This …
Question: Madam Assistant Secretary, welcome back to Kosovo. This is your second visit to Kosovo in a year. How important is Kosovo for the United States and what are your goals in Washington for the future of relations between the United States and Kosovo …
Assistant Secretary Nuland: Good evening everybody. It’s terrific to be back in Tirana in mid-summer. We’re going to make this quick because it is Euro Cup Final’s night and I know you all want to get to your televisions. This is my fourth visit to Tirana …
The United States is grateful to the Republic of Serbia for offering humanitarian resettlement to two individuals formerly in U.S. custody at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detention facility. On July 11, the Department of Defense announced the transfer of a …
The American people stand with the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina as we mark the 21st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide on July 11. We honor the memory of the more than 8,000 men and boys who perished, and we pay tribute to their families who still …
In marking the anniversary of the murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov, we remain deeply concerned about violence against journalists, impunity for such crimes, and increasing threats to the right to freedom of expression in the Russian Federation. …
U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa Thomas Perriello will travel to Brazzaville, Republic of Congo; Arusha, Tanzania; Paris, France; Cairo, Egypt; and Luanda, Angola July 9 to 23. The Envoy will attend the East African Community-led …
AMBASSADOR PYATT: Well, let me just say, Mr. Secretary – I said in the car how proud I am of what the United States Government has accomplished here over the past three years, but even prouder than that is the pride I feel in this team of men and women and …
PRESIDENT POROSHENKO: (Via interpreter) Dear Mr. State Secretary, dear John, dear ladies and gentlemen, I am sincerely pleased to welcome you to Ukraine. For me and for all Ukrainians, for the whole world, this visit is a reflection of mighty support that …
