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Diplomacy in Action

Opening of the COP-22 Climate Conference

Special Envoy Pershing (Nov. 7): "2016 is really an historic year on the climate change issue...We finished the big framing of the negotiation in Paris; now it’s the implementation agenda." Full Text» DipNote» More»

United Nations Secretary-General-designate

Secretary Kerry (Nov. 4): "I am extremely pleased to welcome here the new secretary-general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, who brings very, very special and important skills to this job at this particular moment in time." Full Text»

Briefing on Venezuela

Under Secretary Shannon (Nov. 4): "The purpose of the visit was to highlight our support for the dialogue and to consult with all of those participating in the dialogue and those not participating." Full Text»

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Syria

Deputy Spokesperson Toner (Nov. 7): "We’re going to...continue to carry out precision strikes to increase pressure on ISIL, restrict their freedom of movement, attack their command and control, as well as their ability to operate at all as the Syrian Democratic Forces forces advance on Raqqa." Full Text» More»

Nicaraguan Elections

Deputy Spokesperson Toner: "The United States is deeply concerned by the flawed presidential and legislative electoral process in Nicaragua, which precluded the possibility of a free and fair election on November 6." Full Text»

Egypt's Important Economic Reform Steps

Secretary Kerry (Nov. 5): "The Egyptian government took important steps this week as part of its ongoing economic reform program." Full Text»

Secretary Kerry's Travel

Secretary of State John Kerry is traveling to Antarctica, New Zealand, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Peru from November 10 - November 18. More»

Release of a U.S. Citizen

Secretary Kerry (Nov. 6): "On behalf of everyone at the State Department, I welcome the reports of the release of Wallead Yusuf Pitts Luqman, a U.S. citizen, who had been detained in Yemen for more than a year and a half.‎" Full Text

The U.S. and the Philippines

Secretary Kerry (Nov. 3): "We continue to recognize our ironclad commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and security of the Philippines. ... And we will continue to consult openly and honestly on issues of impact to both of our countries." Full Text»

Features

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: 11/01/2016 Description: Photo shows herd of elephants in Africa's savannah © U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam
Combating Wildlife Trafficking

Over the next four years, the U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam plans to spend $45 million on anti-trafficking efforts in Tanzania. More»

Date: 11/01/2016 Description: International Education Week 2016 logo - State Dept Image
International Education Week

International Education Week, November 14-18, celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. 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: 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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