Department of State Press Releases

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks With Peruvian Foreign Minister Gonzalo Gutierrez and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius at the ...

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 …

Europe and Eurasia: On the Occasion of the Republic of Armenia's National Day

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Armenia as you celebrate your independence day this September 21. The deep bonds between the United States and Armenia are strong. We will …

Europe and Eurasia: In Support of Georgia's Multiparty Democracy and Euro-Atlantic Future

Europe and Eurasia: Press Availability in Ankara, Turkey

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you for being patient. I appreciate it very, very much. And good evening to all. I’m very pleased to be back here in Turkey, where I have had a series of productive meetings through the course of the day with President Erdogan …

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu Before Their Meeting

FOREIGN MINISTER CAVUSOGLU: (In Turkish.) Ladies and gentlemen, it is a privilege to have my dear friend and colleague in Ankara. This is third meeting, it’s going to the third meeting of us after Wales and Jeddah. And we have spoken on the phone several …

Europe and Eurasia: The Transatlantic Trends 2014

Thanks to Karen, thanks to Ivan. It’s great to be back at GMF. Karen, I miss you in government every day. But I know that you are bringing your energy and your vision and your creativity to an equally worthy institution, GMF. And it is a pleasure to be …

Europe and Eurasia: U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.), ...

U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa and the DRC, Russell Feingold, is traveling in Rwanda, the DRC and the United Kingdom between September 8-17 to discuss regional peace and security issues and political developments with government …

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks at the Good Society and Corruption Conference

As prepared I would like to thank the Aspen Institute Romania—and particularly Mircea Geoana—for organizing this impressive gathering of policy-makers, business leaders, thinkers, activists and citizens. In unique formats like this that convene all of …

Europe and Eurasia: Statement on the Occasion of Andorra's National Day

On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I extend my best wishes to the people of Andorra as they celebrate Our Lady of Meritxell’s Day on September 8. Our strong bilateral ties with Andorra expand beyond our almost 20 years of diplomatic …

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks at Top of Meeting on Building an Anti-ISIL Coalition Co-Chaired by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, U.K. ...

Good morning, everybody. We are very appreciative for everyone who made the time to get here early (inaudible) in order to start the day with another meeting, with an extra meeting. But we thought it was really critical given the urgency of (inaudible) …

Europe and Eurasia: Secretary Kerry's Trilateral Meeting With Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Wales

Today Secretary Kerry met with President of Armenia Serzh Sargsian and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the NATO Summit in Newport, Wales to discuss efforts to resolve the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. He expressed his strong concern for the recent …

Europe and Eurasia: Korean Chuseok Holiday

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer my warmest greeting to the Korean people during this Chuseok holiday. Chuseok is a time to remember the importance of family, the strength of our values, and the blessings that we …

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks With Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, let me just say quickly to the members of the press, we had one meeting earlier with President Obama and the other leaders, principal P5 leaders, and we had a very frank discussion about the challenges in Ukraine. President …

Europe and Eurasia: Assistant Secretary Linda Thomas-Greenfield's Travel to Nigeria, Cameroon, and England

Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield is traveling to Nigeria September 2-5. She will attend a regional Ministerial meeting on Boko Haram on September 3. The following day Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield will co- …

Europe and Eurasia: State Department Hosts Roundtable on Anti-Semitism With American and European Jewish Leaders

Secretary of State John Kerry met today with a group of American and European Jewish community leaders at the U.S. Department of State to discuss the recent sharp increase in anti-Semitic rhetoric, vandalism, and violence facing many Jewish communities …

Europe and Eurasia: Statement on New European Council President and High Representative

I want to congratulate Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on his election as President of the European Council, and Italian Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini on her appointment as High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The Prime …

Europe and Eurasia: On the Occasion of the Slovak Republic's Constitution Day

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Slovakia as you celebrate the 22nd anniversary of your constitution on September 1.   Slovakia and the United States are linked by the ideals enshrined in both …

Europe and Eurasia: Beating of Azerbaijani Journalist and Human Rights Activist

We condemn the August 21 beating in Nakhchivan City, Azerbaijan of noted civil society activist Ilgar Nasibov, Director of the NGO Democracy Support Center, who is currently hospitalized in grave condition. Mr. Nasibov has been a well-respected civil …

Europe and Eurasia: Denmark

More information about Denmark is available on the Denmark Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. U.S.-DENMARK RELATIONS Denmark and the United States have long enjoyed a close and …

Europe and Eurasia: Death of Mykola Zelenec, Lithuania's Honorary Consul in Luhansk

Today we were shocked to hear reports that Lithuanian Honorary Consul Mykola Zelenec was abducted and murdered by separatist groups operating in Luhansk. We extend heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. While we are still seeking information on …