U.S. Celebrates CITES 40th Anniversary
Ambassador Betty E. King delivered remarks at an event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Convention for International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The U.S. Mission sponsored an exhibit and film presentation to mark the occasion.
Read moreU.S. Government on Russia’s Suspension of U.S. Meat Imports
The United States is very disappointed that Russia has taken action to suspend all imports of U.S. meat, which is produced to the highest safety standards in the world.
Read moreForging Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities for the NPT
To respond to the challenges we face, we are thinking about creative ways to use technologies, including open source technologies, to tackle long-standing verification and monitoring problems.
Read moreObama Offers Sweeping Second-Term Agenda
“Together, we have cleared away the rubble of crisis,” he said, “and we can say with renewed confidence that the State of our Union is stronger.”
Read moreStatement by the President on North Korean announcement of nuclear test
North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs constitute a threat to U.S. national security and to international peace and security.
Read moreU.S. Contributes an Initial $171 Million to the UN Refugee Agency
This year’s initial contribution funded through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, will support UNHCR efforts worldwide.
Read moreState Department on Terrorist Attack on Camp Hurriya in Iraq
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the vicious and senseless terrorist attack that took place this morning at Camp Hurriya killing 6 people and injuring dozens more.
Read moreFact Sheet on U.S. Government Aid to Syria
The United States supports the Syrian people’s aspirations for a Syrian-led transition to a democratic, inclusive, and peaceful Syria.
Read moreState Department on Yemeni Investigation into Iran-Supplied Weapons
The United States commends the Government of Yemen for its successful and significant interdiction of a vessel attempting to smuggle a large cache of Iranian-supplied weapons, explosives and other munitions into Yemen.
Read moreU.S. Iran Sanctions Exempt Food, Medicine, Remittances
U.S. sanctions have been steadily tightening on Iran as a result of the Iranian government’s continued failure to live up to its international obligations regarding its nuclear and ballistic missile activities.
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