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Diplomacy in Action

Washington Ideas Forum

Secretary Kerry (Sept. 29): "On Ebola, predictions were a year ago a million people were going to die...We galvanized support from around the world. We led that effort. And that never happened. We never lost a million people." Full Text» More»

Trans-Pacific Partnership

Secretary Kerry (Sept. 28): "The Trans-Pacific Partnership... is not only about boosting our economy at home and deepening our commercial ties in key markets, but an agreement that is also about strengthening our national security and strategic leadership." Full Text» DipNote» More»

Syria Humanitarian Assistance

Assistant Secretary Richard (Sept. 27): "Today, I am proud to announce that the United States is providing more than $364 million in additional lifesaving humanitarian assistance for those affected by the war in Syria." Full Text» More»

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: India and Pakistan

Deputy Spokesperson Toner (Sept. 30): "We understand that the Pakistani and Indian militaries have been in communication and we believe that continued communication between them is important to reduce tensions." Full Text»

Russia's Illegitimate Decision to Ban the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People

Deputy Spokesperson Toner (Sept. 30): "The United States does not recognize the legitimacy of the Russian Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the ban of Crimean Tatars’ self-governing body, the Mejlis." More»

U.S. and Cuba Bilateral Commission

The United States and Cuba held the fourth Bilateral Commission in Washington, D.C., on Friday, September 30. More»

Houthi Attack of a UAE Vessel

Spokesperson Kirby (Oct. 2): "The United States strongly condemns the Houthi forces' unprovoked attack against a UAE vessel operating near the Bab al-Mandeb yesterday." Full Text»

Secretary Kerry To Travel to Belgium

Deputy Spokesperson Toner (Oct. 1): U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Brussels, Belgium, from October 4-5, 2016." Full Text»

Travel to Peru and Panama

Ambassador Kristie Kenney, Counselor of the Department, will travel to Peru and Panama October 3-7, to meet with senior government officials, representatives of the business community, and members of civil society. More»

Features

Date: 09/2016 Description: Picture Perfect Passport - State Dept Image
Passport Awareness Month

The State Department celebrates passport awareness month in September with the launch of the #PicturePerfectPassport campaign.

Date: 03/28/2014 Description: Department of State by State Map - State Dept Image
State by State Map

The State by State Map details the work of the Department in each U.S. State, and all for about 1% of the Federal budget. More»

Date: 02/21/2013 Description: BusinessUSA Logo © GSA Image
BusinessUSA

Business.USA.gov is the U.S. Government's official web portal to support business start-ups, growth, financing, and exporting.

Date: 09/2016 Description: keys to the past - State Dept Image
Keys to the Past

The U.S. Diplomacy Center, now under construction on a site adjoining the State Department, will tell the story of American diplomacy. More»

Date: 08/12/2016 Description: Zika Virus - State Dept Image
Zika Virus
Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for information on the Zika virus.
Date: 08/16/2016 Description: USAID. Our Hands Tell a Story. #WhatsYourStory?Use today's date. © Thomas Cristofoletti/USAID
Our Hands Tell a Story

Over the past 40 years, the American people, through USAID, have been partnering to move education, health, and prosperity forward. More»

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