The United States condemns the violence by government authorities against peaceful demonstrators in Kyiv today. We urge Ukraine's leaders to respect their people's right to freedom of expression and assembly. These are fundamental to a healthy …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send best wishes to all Romanians as you celebrate your Unification Day on December 1. The United States and Romania have passed several milestones in our strategic relationship this year. …
The United States congratulates Georgia and Moldova on their historic initialing of Association Agreements and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements with the European Union at the Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius on November 29. The United …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send best wishes to the people of Albania as you celebrate your Independence Day on November 28. Since the establishment of a democratic republic, Albania has made substantial strides …
The United States condemns the recent cowardly acts of violence in Northern Ireland and reiterates its continued support for those who are working to build a stronger society, a vibrant economy, and an enduring peace. The vast majority of the people of …
FOREIGN SECRETARY HAGUE: Good afternoon, everybody. Clearly, it’s only 12 hours or so since we were in Geneva, and I particularly want to pay tribute to the work of Secretary Kerry, who has been so determined throughout the negotiations with Iran to make …
SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you all. It’s our pleasure to welcome the Prime Minister of Libya Ali Zeidan here to Winfield House, our American enclave in the heart of the capital of the United Kingdom. We’re honored to be here with my colleague, William …
Following Geneva, Secretary Kerry will travel to London on November 24 to meet with Foreign Secretary Hague to discuss a range of topics including Syria, Iran, and Middle East peace negotiations. In addition, Secretary Kerry will be meeting with Libyan …
On November 22, the U.S. Department of State welcomed Armenian Minister of Finance Davit Sargsyan and his delegation, including Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ashot Hovakimian and Armenian Ambassador to the United States Tatoul Markarian, for the 22nd …
The United States joins the European Union in its disappointment with the decision of the Government of Ukraine to delay preparations for signature of an Association Agreement and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the EU. The EU has offered …
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I’d like to thank Minister Davey for his welcome, and of course to Secretary Kerry for his message to us here in Warsaw. Unfortunately, I’ll have to leave shortly but felt it was important to make this announcement. As …
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, November 19-26. Under Secretary Sherman will lead the U.S. delegations to the P5+1 talks with Iran as well as to a UN-hosted meeting on Syria next week.
We honor the memory of Russian lawyer Sergey Magnitskiy, who died November 16, 2009 in a Moscow prison after making corruption allegations against Russian officials. Despite widely publicized, credible evidence of criminal conduct resulting in Magnitskiy’s …
SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. I’m really happy to welcome His Excellency, the Foreign Minister of Norway Borge Brende. It’s very, very nice to have him here. There’s no way to exaggerate the enormous amount of good work and cooperation and …
On November 18, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Political–Military Affairs Gregory Kausner and Director General for Global Issues and Multilateral Political Relations at the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dragoljuba Benčina, will …
As prepared Thank you, Chairman Murphy, Ranking Member Johnson, and the distinguished members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. It is my honor to appear before you today to discuss the EU’s upcoming Eastern Partnership Summit and highlight the …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Latvia on the 95th anniversary of your independence on November 18. The remarkable progress the Latvian people have made since the end of the Cold War is a …
Thank you, Damon, for the warm introduction. I’m so pleased to be here in the brand new offices of the Atlantic Council. Under Fred Kempe’s leadership and thanks to the creative energy of two of my favorite Wilsons -- Damon and Ross -- both collaborators …
In an important symbol of our enduring friendship with the United Kingdom, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Matthew W. Barzun and Director of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations …
The Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) announces the construction award, through best value determination, for Phase II of the major rehabilitation project for the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, to Enviro-Management and …
