Spokesperson Nuland on the Ethiopian Court’s Sentencing of Eskinder Nega in a Anti-Terrorism Trial on July 14

State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland

2012-07-14

The United States remains deeply concerned about the trial, conviction, and sentencing of Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega, as well as seven political opposition figures, under the country's Anti-Terrorism Proclamation. The... Read More

Deputy Secretary Burns After a July 14 Meeting With Libyan Prime Minister Elkeib

Tripoli, Libya

Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns

2012-07-14

Good morning. It’s a pleasure to be in Tripoli. And it’s a pleasure to meet again with the Prime Minister, and with other Libyan leaders at this extraordinary moment. One... Read More

Fact Sheet: Asia-Pacific Strategic Engagement Initiative

U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesperson

2012-07-13

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced the Asia-Pacific Strategic Engagement Initiative (APSEI) on July 12 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. APSEI is a new integrated assistance framework that engages on... Read More

Secretary Clinton on the Occasion of France's National Day

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-07-13

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of France as you celebrate Bastille Day this... Read More

Secretary Clinton on Labor Issues at the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy Dialogue

Sofitel Hotel, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-07-13

SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Minister Phavi, for that introduction and also for describing the results of what has been, by all reports, an excellent meeting. And I thank... Read More

Secretary Clinton's at the Fifth Lower Mekong Initiative Ministerial on July 13

Peace Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-07-13

SECRETARY CLINTON: (In progress.) The United States is proud of the work we are doing together in the LMI. It is a key component of our ongoing cooperation with ASEAN... Read More

Secretary Clinton on the Assad Regime Massacre in Traymseh on July 13

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-07-13

I was deeply saddened and outraged to learn of reports of yet another massacre committed by the Syrian regime that has claimed the lives of over 200 men, women, and... Read More

Deputy Secretary Burns' July 13 Question & Answer Session in Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns

2012-07-13

Q: Is the U.S. Administration looking into establishing a safe zone in north Lebanon following Senator McCain’s call last week? Burns: My understanding is that Senator McCain was not talking... Read More

Women Workers Labor Roundtable in Cambodia

U.S. Department of State

Special Representative for International Labor Rights Barbara Shailor

2012-07-13

Prior to her remarks on the importance of rights for women and workers at the Lower Mekong Initiative Women's Gender Equality and Empowerment Dialogue on Friday, July 13, Secretary of... Read More

Ambassador Kelly's July 12 Statement on the Human Rights Situation in Belarus

Vienna, Austria

Ambassador Ian Kelly, U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)

2012-07-12

The United States continues to be gravely concerned about serious violations by Belarus of its OSCE commitments on respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. While... Read More

White House National Security Council Spokesperson Vietor's July 11 Statement on Mali

National Security Council Spokesperson Tommy Vietor

2012-07-12

Today, the President authorized the use of up to $10 million from the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to respond to the unexpected and urgent refugee and migration needs... Read More

Ambassador Kelly's July 12 Response to the EU statement on the Death Penalty in the United States

Vienna, Austria

Ambassador Ian Kelly, U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)

2012-07-12

We are aware of the European Union’s continuing concern regarding the use of the death penalty in some jurisdictions in the United States. As we have consistently noted, international law... Read More

Ambassador Kelly's July 12 Statement on Russian Legislation on NGOs

Vienna, Austria

Ambassador Ian Kelly, U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)

2012-07-12

Just last week, the United States took the floor to note with concern Russia’s proposed legislation requiring domestic non-governmental organizations (or NGOs) accepting foreign contributions and engaging in quote: “political... Read More

Ambassador Kelly's July 12 Response to the Address by Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) High Commissioner for National Minorities

Vienna, Austria

Ambassador Ian Kelly, U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)

2012-07-12

The United States warmly welcomes Ambassador Knut Vollebaek back to the Permanent Council and thanks him for his report. We look forward to the release of the guidelines to promote... Read More

Joint Statement on the Asia-Pacific Region by the U.S. and European Union

Washington, D.C.

Office of the Spokesperson

2012-07-12

U.S.-EU Statement on the Asia-Pacific Region Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton met in Phnom Penh... Read More

Clinton Remarks at Meeting with Korean, Japanese Foreign Ministers

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-07-12

Thank you very much, Mr. Kim. And it’s a great pleasure to meet with my colleagues and friends, Foreign Minister Kim and Foreign Minister Gemba. I thank Foreign Minister Kim... Read More

U.N. Envoy Rice on Post-Conflict Peacebuilding at the Security Council Open Debate

New York, N.Y.

Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations

2012-07-12

Thank you, Foreign Minister Holguin, for chairing this important debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, Ambassador Gasana, Ambassador Abdul Momen, and Dr. Von Amsberg for their important... Read More

“Art Without Artificial Boundaries:” U.S. Embassy in Minsk Celebrates Freedom of Artistic Expression

2012-07-12

More than 300 musicians, filmmakers, photographers, artists, designers, actors and other guests gathered at the U.S. Embassy in Minsk on July 11, 2012 to celebrate freedom of artistic expression, a... Read More

Statement by the President on the Easing of Sanctions on Burma

The White House, Office of the Press Secretary

2012-07-11

Today, the United States is easing restrictions to allow U.S. companies to responsibly do business in Burma.  President Thein Sein, Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Burma continue... Read More

Assistant Secretary Gordon with President Jahjaga of Kosovo After Their July 9 Meeting

Pristina, Kosovo

Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon

2012-07-11

Assistant Secretary Gordon: Thank you, President Jahjaga for such a warm and gracious welcome and for your words just now. I am delighted to be back in Pristina to see... Read More