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Diplomacy in Action

Brussels Conference on Afghanistan

Secretary Kerry (Oct. 5): "We know the Afghan people are, broadly writ, committed to peace and security, and that is something that they have been denied for too long by a small group of armed insurgents." Full Text» Communique» Trip Page»

Paris Agreement To Enter Into Force

President Obama (Oct. 5): "Last month, the United States and China ... formally joined that agreement together. And today, the world has officially crossed the threshold for the Paris Agreement to take effect." Full Text» Statement by Secretary Kerry»

Date: 09/03/2016 Description: President Barack Obama, President Xi Jinping of China and United Nations Secretary General Ban ki-Moon exchange greetings at the conclusion of a climate event at West Lake State House in Hangzhou, China, Sept. 3, 2016. © White House Image  by Pete Souza

Future of Transatlantic Relations

Secretary Kerry (Oct. 4): "The transatlantic partnership is not a trophy from the past that we can put on a shelf and just look at and admire – it’s a living, breathing, multifaceted enterprise. And we have to renew it with each generation and refuel it every day." Full Text» Trip Page»

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Hurricane Matthew

Spokesperson Kirby (Oct. 6): "Some of our embassies remain closed for routine services while others have reopened. We're going to post updates on the status of operations on our website, travel.state.gov." Full Text» USAID»

10th Anniversary of Journalist's Murder

Spokesperson John Kirby (Oct. 6): "We again call upon the Russian government to bring to justice those responsible for ordering, planning and executing Ms. Politkovskaya's murder." Full Text»

Reducing International Aviation Emissions

Oct. 6: The International Civil Aviation Organization has adopted a global market-based measure that puts the international aviation industry on a path toward sustainable, carbon-neutral growth. More»

Human Rights Abuses in Syria

On October 6, the U.S. and the Netherlands co-hosted a donor conference in Washington, DC, for the Syria Justice and Accountability Center and the Syria Survivors of Torture Initiative. More»

U.S. Nuclear Policy and Programs

Assistant Secretary Rose (Oct. 6): "President Obama's vision of a world without nuclear weapons is not one easily reached. ... It is essential we take into account the broader security environment." Full Text»

Approval of New West Bank Settlement

Deputy Spokesperson Toner (oct. 5): "We strongly condemn the Israeli government's recent decision to advance a plan that would create a significant new settlement deep in the West Bank." Full Text»

Features

Date: 10/03/2016 Description: Logo for National Cyber Security Awareness Month © DHS Image
Cyber Security Awareness

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. This annual campaign raises awareness about cybersecurity. More»

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: 10/03/2016 Description: On the microscope she constructed, a WiSci camper aligns a flower petal with her cell phone. - State Dept Image
STEAM Power

WiSci Camp gives girls opportunities in science, technology, engineering, art and design, and math. More»

Date: 10/03/2016 Description: Photo shows passport photos with and without glasses.  - State Dept Image
No Glasses November 1

Beginning November 1, customers applying for or renewing their passport must remove glasses for their passport photo. 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.
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