Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Michele Thoren Bond will visit the United Kingdom September 8-10, 2015. While there, she will participate in the Five Country Conference (FCC), a consortium of government immigration agencies including Australia, …
The Secretary called Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov this morning to discuss Syria, including U.S. concerns about reports suggesting an imminent enhanced Russian military build-up there. The Secretary made clear that if such reports were accurate, these …
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall will travel to France and Switzerland September 8-9, 2015. Under Secretary Sewall will lead the United States delegation to the International Conference on the Victims …
On behalf of President Obama and the United States, I congratulate the people of Macedonia as you celebrate your Independence Day. The United States is proud to be Macedonia’s friend and partner, and we remain committed to helping Macedonia proceed along …
Dick, thank you so much for a generous introduction. I’ll say more about it, but I want to say good morning to all of you here. It is great for me to be able to be here in Philadelphia. I am delighted to see so many young people with us. I know school has …
The United States congratulates the governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Kosovo, and Montenegro on the signing of landmark agreements demarcating the international borders between BiH and Montenegro and between Kosovo and Montenegro. These …
The United States welcomes the August 22 release from prison in Belarus of Mikalai Statkevich, Ihar Alinevich, Mikalai Dziadok, Evgeniy Vackovich, Artyom Prokopenko, and Yuriy Rubtsov. The release of these six political prisoners is a positive development …
With the support of the Atlantic Council and through an agreement with the Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft, a German company, a remarkable segment of the Berlin Wall will be delivered to the State Department on Thursday, August 13, 2015, for …
We welcome the formation of a new government in the Republic of Moldova. We look forward to working with Prime Minister Strelet and his cabinet and seeing rapid reforms that benefit the Moldovan people, who voted for a more prosperous future of European …
We are deeply troubled by Russia’s formal designation of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) as a so-called "undesirable" organization. This designation only heightens our concern that the so-called “undesirables” law will further restrict …
Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel next week to Spain, Italy, the Holy See, and Turkey to discuss key political, economic, and security issues with a wide range of government officials and non-governmental experts. In particular, the …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I join Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Welles Declaration, which condemned the forced annexation of these brave nations by the Soviet Union in …
The United States condemns today’s terrorist attack in Suruc, Turkey that killed dozens of civilians and wounded many more innocent bystanders. We offer our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those who were …
Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa Thomas Perriello will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, France, and the United Kingdom July 19 - August 4. The trip will be the first of Special Envoy Perriello …
Question: Ambassador Nuland, the main topic in Ukraine this week is not decentralization. You’ll be surprised: it’s the U.S. – Ukrainian Business Forum, the Vice President’s speech. And most Ukrainians – and I’m absolutely certain about it – would like to …
Ambassador William R. Brownfield, Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), will travel to Prague, Czech Republic, July 18–20, 2015, to participate in the Justice Sector Training, Research and Cooperation …
Question: At the beginning, thanks for your time. I suppose you had a busy schedule today. You met some of the highest officials of Montenegro today. What were your key messages to them, and remarks? Assistant Secretary Nuland: Well, first of all, it’s …
DEPUTY SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon. It is very good to have Prime Minister Yatsenyuk here at the State Department and in the United States more generally. We had a terrific session this morning with the first-ever U.S.-Ukraine Business Forum …
Question: So, Ms. Nuland, welcome. Assistant Secretary Nuland: Thank you. It’s great to be back in Kosovo. Question: Ms. Nuland, what would the United States’ reaction be if Kosovo creates the Special Court, and on the other side, what if Kosovo fails to …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer our best wishes to the people of Mongolia as you celebrate your National Day on July 11. Today is of particular importance as it coincides with Mongolia’s decision 25 years ago this …
