U.S. and Cuba Sign Search and Rescue Agreement
Jan. 18: The United States and Cuba signed a bilateral agreement to strengthen cooperation in the field of maritime and aeronautical search and rescue. More»
Secretary Kerry (Jan. 17): "The United States of America has been more engaged on more issues with more crises simultaneously and with greater outcomes and consequence to that engagement on a global basis than at any time in American history." Full Text» Trip Page»
Assistant Secretary Richard (Jan. 17): "During the last eight years, the number of refugees in the world has climbed to levels not seen since World War II. ... In response, using funds provided by Congress, PRM has nearly doubled contributions to life-saving aid operations in crisis zones." DipNote»
Secretary Kerry (Jan. 15): "It is important that 70 ...entities... came together to reinforce the two-state solution." Full Text» Trip Page»
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Iraq Issues $1 Billion Sovereign Bond With U.S. Guarantee
Jan. 18: The Republic of Iraq successfully closed on its offering of a $1 billion sovereign bond issuance guaranteed by the United States of America. More»
Travel to South Sudan and Ethiopia
Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield will be in South Sudan on January 18 to meet with Embassy personnel, and Ethiopia on January 19 to meet with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Workneh and officials of the African Union Commission, as well as with Embassy personnel. More»