U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
The United States fully supports Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
Read More»The United States fully supports Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
Read More»United Nations First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) General Debate Speech Ambassador Robert Wood U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament, U.S. Special Representative for Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) Issues and U.S. Commissioner for the New START Treaty’s Bilateral Consultative Commission (BCC) October 9, 2020 Text of Video Statement Thank you, Mr. …
Read More»Possible options for addressing the humanitarian and international security challenges posed by emerging technologies in the area of LAWS
Read More»Review of potential military applications of related technologies
Read More»Further consideration of the human element in the use of lethal force and aspects of human-machine interaction in the development, deployment and use of emerging technologies in the area of LAWS
Read More»Characterization of the systems under consideration in order to promote a common understanding on concepts and characteristics relevant to the objectives and purposes of the Convention
Read More»An exploration of the potential challenges posed by emerging technologies in the area of LAWS to International Humanitarian Law
Read More»Opening Statement Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems Statement September 21, 2020 Thank you Mr. Chair for stepping in to lead the GGE, and let me begin by ensuring you of our delegation’s support during the upcoming meeting. We also thank Ambassador Karklins for his work, including his initiative to invite national …
Read More»Every CD Member State, indeed, Mr. President, every nation on Earth, should insist, as a matter of international peace and security, that China engage on nuclear arms control, transparency, and confidence building with the United States and the Russian Federation without further delay.
Read More»Today, on the annual International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, we recognize the service and sacrifice of the women and men serving in UN peacekeeping missions, and we applaud their contribution to global peace and security.
Read More»The United States condemns the act of terror carried out today in Afrin, Syria, claiming the lives of dozens of people shopping in the central market as they prepared to break the Ramadan fast.
Read More»During the December 10-11 fiftieth round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) on the conflict in Georgia, the U.S. delegation expressed frustration that participants have been unable to make progress on core issues and called on Russia to fulfill its obligations under the August 12, 2008 six-point ceasefire agreement, including in particular by withdrawing Russian …
Read More»DAS Rayburn: “It is my privilege to be here in Geneva this week heading a U.S. diplomatic delegation that has come here to support the launching of the Constitutional Committee for Syria under the auspices of the United Nations.”
Read More»At the forty-ninth round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) on the conflict in Georgia, the U.S. delegation expressed concern over the recent escalation of tensions along the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia.
Read More»Ambassador Wood: “One of the essential steps toward the ultimate goal of a world without nuclear weapons is an end to the production of fissile material for use in nuclear weapons, which is the principal objective of an FMCT.”
Read More»INF Myth Busters: Pushing Back on Russian Propaganda Regarding the INF Treaty.
Read More»Timeline of Highlighted U.S. Diplomacy Regarding the INF Treaty Since 2013.
Read More»The dialogue is a continuation of U.S. and Russian discussions on a broad range of strategic security issues.
Read More»The Strategic Security Dialogue is the latest in a series of meetings the United States has conducted with Russian officials to build on Secretary Pompeo’s and Foreign Minister Lavrov’s discussions during their May 14 meeting in Sochi, Russia.
Read More»The United States fully supports Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
Read More»The United States is alarmed by the escalation of violence in Idlib and northern Hama. Ongoing Russian and regime airstrikes, along with attacks by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and other groups connected to Al Qaeda in Syria, continue to destabilize the region, exacerbate the dire humanitarian situation, and cause dozens of civilian deaths and injuries – …
Read More»Special Representative for Syria Engagement and Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Ambassador James Jeffrey and Deputy Assistant Secretary and Special Envoy for Syria Joel Rayburn will travel to Ankara, Turkey for meetings on April 30-May 2, 2019.
Read More»As we work with international partners to make this emerging dialogue a reality, I think the approach and the insights that animate today’s colloquium are precisely the right ones. I think we all share a commitment to bringing into being a world that is not only free of nuclear weapons, but is also one in …
Read More»At the forty-seventh round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) on the conflict in Georgia, April 2-3, the United States welcomed the resumption of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) meetings in Ergneti and efforts by the GID Co-Chairs and participants to re-convene the IPRM meetings in Gali as soon as possible.
Read More»Today’s release of the 18th edition of To Walk the Earth in Safety, the Department of State’s annual report summarizing the accomplishments of the U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction Program, highlights our enduring commitment to making post-conflict communities safer and setting the stage for their recovery and development.
Read More»The United States Supports identifying general characteristics of systems that should be under the GGE’s consideration.
Read More»The United States believes that discussion of the possible options for addressing the humanitarian and international security challenges posed by emerging technologies in the area of LAWS must involve consideration of how these technologies can be used to enhance the protection of the civilian population against the effects of hostilities.
Read More»“Let me reiterate that the United States remains committed to arms control efforts and remains receptive to future arms control negotiations if conditions permit.”
Read More»I’m taking the floor to put on the record my government’s strong opposition to a representative of the former Maduro regime occupying the seat reserved for Venezuela.
Read More»“We are happy to host you and the Mine Action Support Group (MASG) again this year. The MASG serves a very important role in the international donor community.”
Read More»“The United States remains committed to effective arms control that advances U.S., allied, and partner security; is verifiable and enforceable; and includes partners that comply responsibly with their obligations.”
Read More»The “Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East,” held jointly by the United States and Poland, will take place in Warsaw, Poland on February 13-14. We have received very positive responses from our partners and allies around the world, with dozens of countries expressing their willingness and intention to …
Read More»Today we held talks with a Russian delegation on the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
Read More»The United States commends participants from the Yemen consultations in Sweden for making progress on key initiatives, including a cease-fire and withdrawal of forces in Hudaydah, prisoner exchanges, and opening humanitarian corridors to the city of Taiz.
Read More»At the forty-sixth round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) on the conflict in Georgia, December 11-12, the United States welcomed efforts by the GID Co-Chairs and participants to re-convene the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) meetings in Gali and Ergneti as soon as possible.
Read More»Secretary Pompeo: “Our goodwill gestures have been futile in correcting the Iranian regime’s reckless missile activity and its destructive behaviors. No nation can dispute that Iran is in open defiance of UN Security Council Resolution 2231.” Western Hemisphere Counterterrorism Ministerial Dec. 11: Deputy Secretary Sullivan delivered opening remarks at The Western Hemisphere Counterterrorism Ministerial at …
Read More»Beginning on October 2, 2018, the United States effectively engaged the United Nations General Assembly’s Third Committee to address serious human rights violations, abuses, and crises around the world.
Read More»Since 2013, the United States has raised its concerns with Russia regarding Russian development of a ground-launched cruise missile (NATO designator: SSC-8, Russian designator: 9M729) with a range capability between 500 and 5,500 kilometers on repeated occasions.
Read More»The latest “Astana group” meeting on Syria did not yield an agreed list of members for the Syrian Constitutional Committee and thus failed to produce progress toward advancing the political process in this tragic conflict.
Read More»We meet at a time of new opportunity to achieve a political settlement that ends the war in Afghanistan.
Read More»The United States calls on all parties to support UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths in finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in Yemen based on the agreed references.
Read More»Press Statement by the U.S. Delegation to the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia (GID)
Read More»Ambassador Wood: “This joint statement reflects the great concern a number of countries have about the damage Syria’s CD presidency has done to Conference.”
Read More»For the month of September, the United States is serving as President of the Security Council, a position that rotates every month among the 15 Council members.
Read More»The Governments of France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States welcome the result of the mediation reached today by the United Nations Support Mission that aims to deescalate violence in and around Tripoli and ensure the protection of civilians
Read More»Today, oral proceedings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) began in The Hague on an application for provisional measures in a case brought by Iran against the United States, Alleged Violations of the 1955 Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights. Iran’s filing with the ICJ is an attempt to interfere with the …
Read More»United States Remarks at the Conference on Disarmament As delivered by Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Yleem D.S. Poblete Geneva, Switzerland August 14, 2018 Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, all. Mr. President, I would like to bring to the attention of this body a matter related to outer space …
Read More»President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) held a first, historic summit in Singapore on June 12, 2018.
Read More»Ambassador Robert Wood: Simply put, it is a travesty that the Syrian regime – which continues to indiscriminately slaughter its own people with weapons banned by the Chemical Weapons Convention – should presume to preside over this body.
Read More»Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 17, 2018 On May 15, 2018, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fact-Finding Mission, released its report regarding an alleged incident in Saraqib, Syrian Arab Republic on 4 February 2018. The FFM “determined that chlorine, released from cylinders through mechanical impact, was likely …
Read More»As we exit the Iran deal, we will be working with our allies to find a real, comprehensive, and lasting solution to the Iranian threat.
Read More»Closing Statement by the United States Second Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Ambassador Robert A. Wood Permanent Representative of the United States to the Conference on Disarmament Geneva, May 4, 2018 Mr. Chairman, First, allow me to thank you for your impressive …
Read More»The United States remains committed to the 1995 decision related to Art VIII on strengthening the review process.
Read More»As we review the implementation of the Treaty, it is important to consider the current challenges and how we can adapt and respond to preserve the benefits of the Treaty for all.
Read More»As we approach the NPT’s 50thanniversary, the United States reaffirms its commitment to promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy in accordance with Article IV of the Treaty and in support of the development goals of NPT Parties.
Read More»The United States continues to support the long-term goal of NPT universality, and we remain committed to efforts to strengthen and uphold the Treaty.
Read More»The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is an enduring foundation for the common security interests of all states.
Read More»The 2018 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to efforts in support of the ultimate elimination of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons.
Read More»The international community has struggled for decades with the problem of how to achieve the total elimination of nuclear weapons.
Read More»The United Nations Compensation Commission is considered a model for post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation, demonstrating the value and importance of international law.
Read More»Today, we open this Preparatory Committee as part of the NPT’s review cycle, meeting in Geneva – the lovely “second city” of the auspicious United Nations organization that a traumatized but hopeful international community built at the close of the last and most horrible of the global conflagrations that convulsed the 20th Century world.
Read More»Acting Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Anita Friedt and U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament Ambassador Robert A. Wood will join Assistant Secretary Ford.
Read More»The United States continues to believe, per the conclusion from the GGE meeting in November, that the CCW offers “an appropriate framework for dealing with the issue of emerging technologies in the area of lethal autonomous weapons systems.”
Read More»The United States of America has tried repeatedly to use diplomatic, economic, and political tools to stop the Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons.
Read More»The United States remains interested in sharing practice on weapons reviews with a view towards more States understanding their usefulness in improving States’ implementation of their existing legal obligations and for States that currently conduct such reviews to have an opportunity to learn about good practices of others.
Read More»The goal of this presentation is to increase understanding of how autonomy in various functions can enhance the ability of weapons serve their intended, legitimate, purposes while also supporting humanitarian interests on the battlefield In this case, helping protect people and installations against attacks by rockets, artillery, and mortars.
Read More»U.S. Department of Defense policy does not use definitions to decide in the abstract what may be good or bad uses of autonomy. The GGE should also not create characterizations based upon abstract conceptions of autonomy.
Read More»The United States continues to believe that it is unnecessary for the GGE to adopt a specific working definition of LAWS.
Read More»The United States welcomes this first session of the 2018 GGE, and we look forward to continuing the valuable discussions started last November.
Read More»At the forty-third round of the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia, March 27-28, the United States condemned the tragic death of Georgian citizen Archil Tatunashvili following his arrest and detention in South Ossetia in February and the unacceptable delay in the return of his remains.
Read More»Ambassador Wood: “The international community is at a critical juncture in the fight to uphold the international norm against chemical weapons use.”
Read More»We hope that all parties to the talks in Geneva will display the seriousness and flexibility to find a solution that can bring an end to this conflict and to the suffering of the Syrian people. We call in particular upon the Syrian regime now to enter into substantive negotiations in Geneva on the basis …
Read More»Today, President Donald Trump presented to assembled world leaders his vision of security, prosperity and peace led by sovereign nations
Read More»Today we remember the victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, and honor the heroes who valiantly saved many lives that day, even sacrificing their own.
Read More»On Patriot Day, we honor the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken from us on September 11, 2001, and all of those who so nobly aided their fellow citizens in America’s time of need. We rededicate ourselves to the ideals that define our country and unite us as one, as we commemorate all the heroes who …
Read More»This evening, President Trump announced the new integrated strategy for the U.S. approach to South Asia that will require diplomatically engaging Pakistan, Afghanistan and India to create the conditions for stability in the region.
Read More»The United States condemns last night’s heinous attacks in Ouagadougou and shares our condolences with those who lost loved ones or suffered injuries.
Read More»The report provides policy-related assessments, country-by-country breakdowns of foreign government counterterrorism cooperation; and contains information on state sponsors of terrorism, terrorist safe havens, foreign terrorist organizations, and the global challenge of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear terrorism.
Read More»These illegitimate elections and referenda are being conducted in Georgian territory without the consent of the government of Georgia.
Read More»Tonight, I ordered a targeted military strike on the airfield in Syria from where the chemical attack was launched. It is in this vital national security interest of the United States to prevent and deter the spread and use of deadly chemical weapons.
Read More»We call on Russia and the separatist forces it backs to immediately observe the cease-fire, withdraw all heavy weapons, and allow full and unfettered access to the OSCE monitors.
Read More»Our conversations covered the full range of bilateral issues. We reaffirmed our close cooperation on economic and commercial issues such as energy, legal migration, security, education exchanges, and people-to-people ties.
Read More»We thoroughly discussed the increased threats facing our alliance. And unified by the threats to our democracies, I found strong alliance resolve to address these growing threats.
Read More»The Alliance remains a fundamental bedrock for the United States and for all the transatlantic community bonded as we are together. As President Trump has stated he has strong support for NATO.
Read More»Remarks by President Trump and Vice President Pence at CIA Headquarters January 21, 2017 Langley, Virginia 3:21 P.M. EST VICE PRESIDENT PENCE: Thank you to the Acting Director Meroe Park. Thank you for 27 years serving the United States of America here at CIA. (Applause.) It’s a great privilege for me to be with you …
Read More»Sec. Kerry: “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.”
Read More»U.S. Embassy Bern informs U.S. citizens that on December 19 a gunman shot and wounded three people near the Islamic Center at Eigasse 6, Kreis 4 in Zurich. Police are searching for the gunman. We encourage U.S. citizens in Switzerland to avoid the area around Eisgasse. We urge U.S. citizens in Zurich to contact family …
Read More»The United States congratulates the people of Georgia on competitive and well-administered October 8 elections that largely respected fundamental freedoms, as assessed by the OSCE Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights. These elections affirm Georgia as a leader of democratic reform in the region.
Read More»The United States condemns in the strongest terms the vicious attack today in Kabul that killed dozens of Afghans and wounded many more. We send our deepest condolences to the loved ones of those killed and injured, and we offer President Ghani whatever assistance he may require as his government investigates and works to bring …
Read More»The Global Engagement Center is an interagency entity, housed at the State Department, which is charged with coordinating U.S. counterterrorism messaging to foreign audiences.
Read More»We condemn in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attacks carried out by Da’esh in shopping districts in Baghdad today, July 3, 2016. Nearly one hundred people in total, many women and children, were killed as they broke fast for the holy month of Ramadan.
Read More»The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims and our hopes for a quick recovery for the wounded. We will remain in close touch with Turkish authorities throughout the investigation.
Read More»Secretary Kerry: “I congratulate President Santos and his negotiating partners for this milestone in their ongoing effort to conclude a conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) that has plagued their nation for 52 years, the longest running war in our hemisphere.”
Read More»Ambassador Samantha Power: “Because the United States is the most powerful country in the world – and given the state of the region – some have second-guessed the decisions that President Obama and his Administration have made on the Middle East.”
Read More»Secretary Kerry spoke with United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura this morning to discuss today’s resumption in Geneva of UN-led Syria negotiations. Secretary Kerry reaffirmed strong U.S. support for the talks to focus on political transition in accordance with the 2012 Geneva Communique and UN Security Council resolution 2254. We look to …
Read More»The Secretary General’s Plan of Action provides a useful framework for a whole-of-UN approach to preventing violent extremism.
Read More»The United States applauds the UN for its efforts and the Secretary General for his leadership in crafting this Plan of Action. I am confident that the importance of prevention in the broader discussion on violent extremism is not lost on anyone in this room.
Read More»Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel and Jordanian Ambassador to the United States Dr. Alia Hatoug Bouran signed an agreement today that will expand the partnership between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in online messaging and engagement against violent extremism.
Read More»President Obama: “We will destroy this barbaric terrorist organization and continue to stand with people across the region who seek a better and a safer future.”
Read More»The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack on Turkish military personnel and civilians today in Ankara, Turkey. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those killed, and we wish a quick recovery to those injured.
Read More»Women’s ideas and inspiration for lasting peace and justice are at the heart of U.S. diplomatic efforts around the world.
Read More»Terrorism is global, but starts local. We need to think creatively and preventively about how violent extremist networks radicalize and bring individuals and communities into their ranks.
Read More»Fadhil Ahmad al-Hayali the second in command of the terrorist group ISIL, was killed in a U.S. military air strike on August 18 while traveling in a vehicle near Mosul, Iraq, along with an ISIL media operative known as Abu Abdullah.
Read More»The United States is committed to building a strategic partnership with Iraq and the Iraqi people.
Read More»The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the Assad regime’s deadly airstrikes yesterday on a market in the Damascus suburb of Douma.
Read More»Coalition partners discussed how to further strengthen, accelerate and integrate work, including ongoing support for stabilization operations in Iraq, enhancing humanitarian aid, and increasing information sharing to counter foreign fighter flows.
Read More»The United States believes firmly that those who carried out this unspeakable crime cannot remain unnamed and unpunished.
Read More»Today, peacekeepers are being asked to shoulder more responsibility in combat zones than at any time in history. Peacekeeping operations are under greater strain than ever before. Because of this reality, we’re at a critical juncture for this body.
Read More»The White House summit in February was really the beginning of a very different type of global conversation. The White House summit sought to really broaden that conversation, to think ahead of the current threat about the future threat and about how we contain the threat so that we can better defeat it with the …
Read More»So we want to wish the people of Iran, even as they hear the sad news of the president’s mother, a Nowruz Mobarak. And we hope that this is a year that can bring us progress and peace.
Read More»As Secretary Kerry has said many times, the goal is to have the framework laid down by the end of this month. And that’s the goal. I cannot predict whether we will get there or not.
Read More»The Governing Council of the UN Compensation Commission (UNCC) held a Special Session on Thursday, December 18, 2014. At this meeting the Governing Council decided to adopt its Decision 272, titled “Decision concerning the level of Iraq’s oil proceeds to be deposited into the Compensation Fund.”
Read More»The United States does not support and will not attend the December 17 meeting of High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention, which we believe risks politicizing the Geneva Conventions.
Read More»The United States reaffirmed its strong commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders, and called on Russia to fulfill all of its commitments under the 2008 ceasefire agreement.
Read More»“Hello, everybody. To your hosts, Switzerland; to the forum co-chairs, Tunisia and Egypt; and to all of you gathered in Geneva – thank you for being part of this important effort.”
Read More»The United States remains fully committed to supporting the efforts of MINUSMA to assist Mali in consolidating peace and security gains, advancing national reconciliation, and negotiating a durable peace agreement through the talks scheduled to begin in Algiers later this week.
Read More»The U.S. government took action July 9 to increase pressure on the Syrian regime and those providing support that could aid Syria’s military efforts.
Read More»Malta provides an ideal home for the Institute where these trainings will take place, quite literally linking the European and African continents with deep historical ties in both directions.
Read More»We pause today in grateful recognition of the service and sacrifice of the more than 116,000 men and women serving across 16 UN peacekeeping missions in some of the most dangerous and inhospitable parts of the world.
Read More»U.S. Welcome the agreement between President Kiir and Machar to immediately stop the fighting in South Sudan and to negotiate a transitional government could mark a breakthrough for the future of South Sudan. The hard journey on a long road begins now and the work must continue.
Read More»Ukraine’s border guard has received a large percentage of the U.S.-funded equipment it requested, a Defense Department spokesman said.
Read More»The Defense Department is working with the State Department and NATO allies to provide reassurance, deterrence and support to Ukraine.
Read More»South Sudan’s crisis has led to tens of thousands of deaths, driven over 1.2 million people from their homes, and brought the country to the brink of famine.
Read More»We are working with the U.S. Congress to provide more than $27 million in new non-lethal assistance, bringing the total non-lethal support we have committed and are providing to the Syrian opposition to nearly $287 million.
Read More»We continue to seek a peaceful, democratic, inclusive, and united Ukraine. We remain committed to a diplomatic process.
Read More»The United States looks forward to this session of the Governing Council, where the UNCC can advance toward completing its work after more than twenty years of operations.
Read More»At the PrepCom, the U.S. will advance efforts to promote full compliance with the NPT and IAEA safeguards agreements and gain support for actions to reduce nuclear arms and promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
Read More»The United States has constantly called for de-escalation and urged restraint. That has been our consistent policy. Our consistent statements have made clear that military force is not the answer, and we have commended the Ukrainians, frankly, for enduring more than probably any country in the United Nations could or would endure without using force.
Read More»Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, on April 17 to participate in a multilateral meeting among the United States, Ukraine, Russia, and the European Union to discuss the ongoing situation in and around Ukraine.
Read More»With the exception of one member of the Security Council, the Russian Federation – we have heard overwhelming support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine, and for peaceful dialogue.
Read More»The Vice President urged Russia to pull back its forces, support the immediate deployment of international monitors to Ukraine, and begin a meaningful political dialogue with the Ukrainian government.
Read More»The year 2013 saw an increased crackdown on civil society and the freedoms of association and assembly.
Read More»The Vice President made clear that the United States is prepared to sanction those officials responsible for the violence.
Read More»We are outraged by the images of Ukrainian security forces firing automatic weapons on their own people.
Read More»The violence can be avoided, and in the end, the aspirations of the people of Ukraine can be met through that kind of dialogue. That is our hope.
Read More»None of us are surprised that the talks have been hard, and that we are at a difficult moment, but we should all agree that the Assad regime’s obstruction has made progress even tougher.
Read More»Under Secretary Sherman will travel to Geneva to participate in a trilateral meeting with Joint Special Representative Brahimi and Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Gatilov. This meeting continues the series of trilateral meetings held between the United States, Russia, and the UN that focus on how to best move the Geneva II process forward.
Read More»Israel’s participation in the “JUSCANZ” caucus in the United Nation’s Third Committee is an important step toward securing Israel’s full participation across the UN system.
Read More»Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller will be meeting with international counterparts and attending multilateral meetings to discuss a range of nonproliferation and disarmament issues in Geneva.
Read More»President Obama, in his annual speech to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, cited the crucial role of strong and principled American diplomacy in a world of challenges and threats.
Read More»The United States is deeply disappointed by reports that a Chinese court has convicted prominent Chinese legal scholar and rights advocate Xu Zhiyong on charges of “gathering a crowd to disturb order in a public place” and sentenced him to four years in prison.
Read More»If Iran does not fully and publicly accept the Geneva communique, the invitation must be rescinded.
Read More»In Montreux, Secretary Kerry will participate in the ministerial-level and UN-hosted International Conference on Syria, also known as Geneva II.
Read More»In Geneva on January 9, Under Secretary Sherman will hold meetings with European External Action Service Deputy Secretary General for Political Affairs Helga Schmid and with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the implementation of the Joint Plan of Action agreed to by the P5+1 and Iran.In Geneva on January 9, Under Secretary …
Read More»Congressional recesses help U.S. politicians meet a fundamental need to directly engage with the people they have been elected to represent.
Read More»The people of Bangladesh deserve the opportunity to elect their national representatives in a climate free of violence and intimidation.
Read More»ISIL, a branch of al-Qa’ida, is a common enemy of the United States and the Republic of Iraq, and a threat to the greater Middle East region.
Read More»We urge the government, we urge the president to listen to these voices, to listen to the Ukrainian people, to listen to the Euro-Maidan and take Ukraine forward.
Read More»The U.S. expresses its disgust with the decision of Ukrainian authorities to meet the peaceful protest in Kyiv’s Maidan Square with riot police, bulldozers, and batons, rather than with respect for democratic rights and human dignity
Read More»A Poem by Maya Angelou on behalf of the American people His day is done. Is done. The news came on the wings of a wind Reluctant to carry its burden. Nelson Mandela’s day is done. The news, expected and still unwelcome Reached us in the United States and suddenly Our world became somber. …
Read More»John Kerry:”Israeli membership in the WEOG in Geneva is overdue, and we welcome the decision to invite Israel to join beginning January 1, 2014.”
Read More»For far too long Israel has been unfairly excluded from regional bodies at the United Nations.
Read More»The Secretary-General is pleased to announce that he will convene the Geneva conference on Syria in Geneva on January 22, thus bringing the Syrian Government and opposition to a negotiating table for the first time since the start of the Syrian conflict.
Read More»Chargé d’Affaires Peter Mulrean greets Secretary John Kerry upon arrival in Geneva, Switzerland. Secretary Kerry is in Geneva for the P5+1 talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
Read More»On September 20, 1963, U.S. President John F. Kennedy greeted the U.N. General Assembly with those words and outlined his vision for a world moving beyond the shadow of war to a future of hope and peace. “The world has not escaped from the darkness. The long shadows of conflict and crisis envelop us …
Read More»We had good meetings today with our P5+1 or E3+3 counterparts and in the plenary session. We have a full slate of meetings coming up in plenary, bilaterally, and in coordination meetings with the E3+3.
Read More»Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, November 19-26.
Read More»The Fund will mobilize public and private sector resources to support local, community-based efforts to counter violent extremism.
Read More»Secretary Kerry will postpone his travel to Algiers, Algeria and Rabat, Morocco. We value our strong relationships with Algeria and Morocco and Secretary Kerry looks forward to leading the U.S. delegations to Strategic Dialogues in those countries in the future.
Read More»We look forward to the final declaration providing for the timely disarmament and demobilization of the M23, as well as accountability for perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Read More»Under Secretary Sherman will lead the U.S. delegations to a UN-hosted meeting on Syria as well as the P5+1 talks with Iran later in the week.
Read More»Sizing up this famous and inimitable expression forever now captured in bronze and forever here in the Capitol, we remember not just the stirring oratory that you heard us reminded of in the speeches thus far, oratory that literally rescued the world, gave hope to the world.
Read More»We are particularly concerned about reports of cross-border firing. We call on all parties to refer reports of military incidents to the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) for its immediate investigation, and to cooperate fully and promptly, and grant time for the EJVM to determine the facts of what occurred.
Read More»P5+1 talks with Iran in Geneva October 15 – 16 are part of ongoing P5+1 talks to find a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.
Read More»Until a verifiable resolution of Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program is in place, tough sanctions will remain in place, says Wendy Sherman, U.S. under secretary of state for political affairs.
Read More»What President Obama and the United States will do at the opening of the 68th session of the U.N. General Assembly September 23–27 and after will be to emphasize the importance of multilateral diplomacy and the U.S. commitment, Pittman said.
Read More»Secretary Kerry: It has to be real. It has to be comprehensive. It has to be verifiable. It has to be credible. It has to be timely and implemented in a timely fashion. And finally, there ought to be consequences if it doesn’t take place.
Read More»Secretary of State John Kerry and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have agreed to meet in Geneva, Switzerland, September 12 and 13, to discuss matters concerning Syria, including the use of chemical weapons and steps to address these developments.
Read More»Now, after careful deliberation, I have decided that the United States should take military action against Syrian regime targets. This would not be an open-ended intervention.
Read More»We will continue talking to the Congress, talking to our allies, and most importantly, talking to the American people. President Obama will ensure that the United States of America makes our own decisions on our own timelines based on our values and our interests.
Read More»The appointment of Ambassador Don Booth, a seasoned Foreign Service Officer, represents an important addition to our diplomatic team, bringing nearly three decades of experience working on some of Africa’s most pressing challenges, most recently as our Ambassador in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Read More»The United States strongly condemns the steps that have been taken by Egypt’s interim government and security forces.
Read More»“The United Nations is critical to a range of U.S. interests, and U.S. leadership at the United Nations is indispensable to making progress on those interests.”
Read More»We again congratulate the Iranian people for making their voices heard during Iran’s election.
Read More»Initial meetings are planned for the evening of Monday July 29 and Tuesday July 30, 2013.
Read More»The United States calls on all parties to maintain calm and prevent violence, and on the Government of South Sudan to quickly and transparently form a new cabinet.
Read More»At the President’s direction, the United States Government has been closely monitoring the potential use of chemical weapons within Syria.
Read More»The Boston PD became the most recent of more than 60 U.S. law enforcement agencies to commit to capacity-building partnerships with foreign law enforcement entities when it signed a MOU with the Department of State.
Read More»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 More»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 More»The plan provides guidance for how the Department, both in Washington and at U.S. embassies and consulates, can advance efforts under the U.S. National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP).
Read More»I strongly condemn today’s barbaric terrorist attack on Israelis in Bulgaria. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those killed and injured, and with the people of Israel, Bulgaria, and any other nation whose citizens were harmed in this awful event.
Read More»The DPRK has agreed to implement a moratorium on long-range missile launches, nuclear tests and nuclear activities at Yongbyon, including uranium enrichment activities.
Read More»The signing of a Yemeni political agreement brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) brings the Yemeni people significantly closer to realizing their aspirations “for a new beginning” in their country, President Obama said. The president praised the Yemeni people for “courageously and steadfastly” voicing their demands for political change over the past six months …
Read More»Our engagement at the UN is remarkably profitable and makes enormous sense for American businesses and the workers they employ.
Read More»The New START Treaty Makes America More Secure. Significantly reducing – by nearly 700 – the limit on the number of strategic nuclear weapons that Russia can deploy; allowing us to keep a close eye on the remaining ones; building stability, predictability, and transparency for the two countries with 90 percent of the world’s nuclear …
Read More»Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg will travel to Geneva September 10 – September 11. During his visit, the Deputy Secretary will speak at the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Global Strategy Review.
Read More»Representatives of the United States participated in the eleventh round of the Geneva Discussions. We believe that the Geneva Discussions offer an important forum where international discussions on security and stability can lead to positive and practical developments on the ground, including regular meetings of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanisms (IPRMs) and unfettered access …
Read More»My colleague and I, Ambassador Anatoly Antonov, the Russian chief START negotiator and I have been briefing the new START treaty to important international organizations…Today we are briefing the CD here in Geneva, and so it’s very good to be back in Geneva and with the opportunity to present the results of the negotiations on …
Read More»Yesterday, the President transmitted the New START Treaty to the United States Senate. All of the documents associated with the transmittal package, including the texts of the Treaty, Protocol, and Annexes; the unilateral statements associated with the Treaty; the Secretary’s Report, including a detailed Article-by-Article analysis of the Treaty; and the President’s Message to the …
Read More»We are making substantial progress on the new START treaty; that’s the word from our negotiators in Geneva. And the results from the latest negotiating rounds lead us to believe we will be reaching a final agreement soon.
Read More»Geneva, Switzerland January 28, 2010 The United States was pleased to participate in the ninth round of the Geneva Discussions. We welcome the Co-Chairs’ efforts to identify interim steps that can both improve the security situation on the ground and lay the groundwork for more far-reaching arrangements. One such step the Geneva Process has already …
Read More»I just want to take a few minutes to update the American people on the attempted terrorist attack that occurred on Christmas Day and the steps we’re taking to ensure the safety and security of the country.
Read More»The United States was pleased to participate in the eighth round of the Geneva Discussions. The Geneva Discussions offer an important forum where international discussions on security and stability can lead to positive and practical developments on the ground, such as regular meetings of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanisms (IPRM). Important progress has been …
Read More»The sixth round of talks in the Geneva Process on Georgia and the regulation of its separatist conflicts convened today (July 1). Nearly all participants conducted today’s discussion in a constructive spirit, seeking to increase stability and human welfare without forcing pronouncements on the political status of Georgia’s separatist regions.
Read More»Foreign Minister Lavrov and I just finished our first in-person meeting over a wonderful meal together, and I am pleased by the opportunity that we had to begin a discussion on resetting U.S.-Russian relations, a process that we know will take time, but I think we had a very productive meeting of the minds on …
Read More»Good afternoon. I believe you have already heard from the co-chairs and you have heard from Minister Karasin, so I will not repeat what they said, but I will first give thanks to the co-chairs and appreciation especially to Ambassador Pierre Morel who has done and did yesterday and today an excellent job of making …
Read More»Assistant Secretary Fried: Good afternoon. I believe you have already heard from the co-chairs and you have heard from Minister Karasin, so I will not repeat what they said, but I will first give thanks to the co-chairs and appreciation especially to Ambassador Pierre Morel who has done and did yesterday and today an excellent …
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