President Obama (May 24): "America’s new partnership with Vietnam is rooted in some basic truths. Vietnam is an independent, sovereign nation, and no other nation can impose its will on you or decide your destiny." Full Text» DipNote»
Deputy Spokesperson Toner (May 25): "We’ve also seen reports from Israel describing it as the most right-wing coalition in Israel’s history. And we also know that many of its ministers have said they opposed a two-state solution." Full Text»
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Siberell (May 25): "Today we are releasing the first-ever joint USAID-State Department strategy on countering violent extremism." Full Text» Joint Strategy»
May 25: The Department of State has designated both the Tariq Gidar Group (TGG) and Jama’at ul Dawa al-Qu’ran (JDQ) as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under section 1(b) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224. More»
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel will travel to Los Angeles, California on May 26-27 to meet with entertainment and media executives and content creators from the Middle East, Europe and South Asia. More»
USAID has teamed up with Malaria No More, Nothing But Nets, and basketball MVP Stephen Curry to launch a challenge to help end Malaria. More» Take Action»
Visit exchanges.state.gov/eyl to learn more about our exciting new award for young leaders, and this year’s inspiring group of awardees.
The Freely Associated States – Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia – are important partners to the U.S. More»
