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Outline map of EuropeThe Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, headed by Assistant Secretary Daniel Fried, implements U.S. foreign policy in Europe and Eurasia. The Bureau promotes U.S. interests in the region on issues such as national security, NATO enlargement, coordination with the European Union and other regional organizations, support for democracy, human rights, civil society, economic prosperity, the war on terrorism, and nonproliferation.

Travel to Europe
Date: 04/07/2009 Description: U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he is introduced during a town hall meeting at Tophane Cultural Center in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, April 7, 2009. © AP PhotoPresident Obama (Apr. 7): "Turkey and the United States have a long history of partnership and cooperation. Exchanges between our two peoples go back over 150 years. We've been NATO allies for more than five decades. We have deep ties in trade and education, in science and research. And America is proud to have many men and women of Turkish origin who have made our country a more dynamic and a more successful place. So Turkish-American relations rest on a strong foundation." Full Text | More | Photos

2009 NATO Summit
Date: 04/01/2009 Description: 2009 NATO Summit Logo © NATO PhotoApril 3-4: Hosted, for the first time, by two Allies – Germany and France – the Summit brought together leaders of all 28 member states. The historic character of this gathering was reinforced by the finalization of the accession process by Albania and Croatia on the eve of the Summit, enabling those two countries to participate in the meeting as full members of the Alliance. More

U.S. and Turkey Relationship: One of Alliance, Partnership, Friendship
Date: 03/07/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton lays wreath on the mausoleum of Turkey's founderSecretary Clinton (Mar. 7): "The relationship between our two countries is one of alliance, partnership, and friendship. We have stood shoulder-to-shoulder to face common challenges. We share a commitment to democracy, a secular constitution, respect for religious freedom, a belief in free markets, and a sense of global responsibility. I know that President Obama and I will work with you, with the president and the prime minister, to strengthen and deepen those ties, and to create even more opportunities for us to work together." Full Text | Interview | DipNote: Turkish Coffee

Europe An Essential Partner
Date: 03/06/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton speaks at town hall meeting in Brussels, Belgium. State Dept PhotoSecretary Clinton (Mar. 6): "Europe is our essential partner in what we are going to do together to seize the opportunities and meet the challenges." Full Text | DipNote: Town Hall Meeting | DipNote: Next Generation Takes the Floor

Kosovo: Historic First Year as Independent State
Date: 02/26/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton delivers remarks with Kosovar President Fatmir Sejdiu and Kosovar Prime Minister Hashim Thaci. State Dept PhotoSecretary Clinton (Feb. 26): "[T]he last 10 years has been miraculous, and the last year of independence has been a real tribute to the leadership and the people of Kosovo, which is evolving into a multiethnic democracy. The president told me something I did not know, that since independence, not one Serb has left Kosovo, and in fact, others have returned. It’s that kind of confidence building and trust building that is essential to the future success of Kosovo." Full Text | Press Statement

For speaking and interview requests on European and Eurasian Affairs, please fax your request to the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs' Office of Press and Policy Outreach at 202-647-5116.

U.S. and Sweden
Date: 05/05/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton With Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt Before Their Meeting. State Dept PhotoSecretary Clinton met with Foreign Minister Carl Bildt of Sweden. Full Text

U.S. and Armenia
Date: 05/05/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton meets with His Excellency Edward Nalbandian, Minster of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia. State Dept PhotoSecretary Clinton met with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian. Full Text

U.S. and Azerbaijan
Date: 05/05/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton meets with Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov of Azerbaijan. State Dept PhotoSecretary Clinton met with Azeri Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov. Full Text

Russian Agreement with Abkhaz and South Ossetian Separatists
The U.S. expresses its serious concern over the agreement signed in Moscow between Russia and the de facto authorities in Georgia’s separatist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Full Text

Azerbaijan
Statement on shooting at the State Oil Academy. Full Text

U.S. and Russia
Under Secretary Burns delivered remarks at the Russia World Forum. Full Text

Holocaust Days of Remembrance
President Obama delivered remarks at Holocaust Days of Remembrance ceremony. Full Text

U.S. and Denmark: Working Together
United States and Denmark work together to expand gender equality and women's empowerment. Full Text

Turkey and Armenia: Normalization of Relations
The United States welcomes the statement made by Armenia and Turkey on normalization of their bilateral relations. Full Text

Going Green
U.S. Mission to the UN in Geneva introduces new Green Energy Technology. Full Text | DipNote Blog

Office of the Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy
The Secretary has appointed Ambassador Richard L. Morningstar as Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy. He and his staff will support the United States' energy goals in the Eurasian region. Full Text

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