COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
LIST OF KEY WEBSITES FOR REGULARLY UPDATED CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION Country Information from U.S. Embassies See the U.S. Embassy in Switzerland for the latest updates on…
GEC Fact Sheet: PRC manipulation of research to raise doubt on COVID-19 origin
The PRC has sought to raise doubt about the origin of the virus that emerged from Wuhan, China since the virus began to spread beyond…
Statements by the United States at the December 18, 2020, DSB Meeting
The following are the statements of the United States at the December 18, 2020 DSB Meeting. U.S. Statements at the DSB – December 18, 2020
U.S. Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO Dispute Settlement Body Meeting, December 18,...
Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO Dispute Settlement Body Meeting, December 18, 2020. Statement by Ambassador Shea under Item 9 In addition, the…
Statements by Ambassador Shea at the WTO General Council Meeting
"The Brazil-Japan-U.S. joint statement affirms that Members’ enterprises should operate under market-oriented conditions and notes the elements that indicate and ensure those conditions for market…
The United States Supports the Voices of the Venezuelan People
Millions of Venezuelans came together to raise their voice and demand a democratic future for their country.
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.
U.S. Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO Heads of Delegation Meeting
As I see it, the core problem at the WTO is not a lack of trust but a lack of like-mindedness. We simply disagree on…
International Human Rights Day
On International Human Rights Day, the United States celebrates the rights and freedoms enshrined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
U.S. Position on Relocation of Rohingya Refugees to Bhasan Char
The United States also calls again upon Burma to create the conditions conducive for Rohingya refugees’ voluntary, safe, and dignified return.
Statement by Ambassador Shea at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Indonesia
WTO TRADE POLICY REVIEW OF INDONESIA Statement by U.S. Representative Ambassador Dennis C. Shea As Delivered Geneva – December 9, 2020 Thank you, Chair, and…
Venezuela: The United States Applauds the Interim Government’s “People’s Vote”
The United States continues to support Interim President Juan Guaidó, the National Assembly, and the Venezuelan people in their struggle to restore democracy in their…
Remarks by Assistant Secretary Robert Destro on Religious Freedom in Tibet
Remarks at the virtual event “Religious Freedom in Tibet: The Appointment of Buddhist Leaders and the Succession of the Dalai Lama” Robert A. Destro Assistant…
Secretary Pompeo: The United States Condemns Venezuela’s Fraudulent Legislative Elections
The United States Condemns Venezuela’s Fraudulent Legislative Elections 12/07/2020 10:49 AM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On December 6, the illegitimate Maduro regime…
Ambassador Andrew Bremberg Remarks at the UNHCR Pledging Conference
The United States remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting and assisting the world’s most vulnerable; in coordination with other states, UNHCR and other UN…
U.S. Ambassador Andrew Bremberg Remarks to the 111th Session of the IOM Council
The United States recognizes IOM as a critical partner in humanitarian emergencies, including its efforts to address humanitarian needs stemming from the pandemic.
U.S. Reinforces Commitment to Secure, Stable, Democratic, and Self-Reliant Afghanistan at 2020...
The United States participated in the 2020 Afghanistan Conference on November 23-24, the sixth quadrennial gathering to coordinate international development support for Afghanistan.
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Thailand
Trade Policy Review of Thailand Statement by the U.S. Representative Geneva, November 24, 2020 As Delivered Thank you, Chair. We welcome Thailand’s delegation today for…
U.S. Mission Statement on Cuba, Russia, China, and Iran Blocking the ILO from Protecting Employers’ and...
Cuba, Russia, China, and Iran have again demonstrated that they do not care about human rights or democracy in Venezuela, but are only interested in propping…