NATIONAL SECURITY DIRECTIVE – 1 SUBJECT: United States Global Leadership to Strengthen the International COVID-19 Response and to Advance Global Health Security and Biological Preparedness The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a grave reminder that biological threats, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate, can have significant and potentially existential consequences for humanity. This directive …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone today with World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to discuss the decision by the United States to reverse its withdrawal from the WHO in one of the first acts following inauguration, fulfill its financial obligations, and work as a constructive partner to strengthen and reform …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington
The following joint statement was issued by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Begin text: The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States welcome the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum’s (LPDF) vote in favor of the selection mechanism for a new interim …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: France, Germany, Italy, Office of the Spokesperson, Partnerships, United Kingdom
DANIEL B. SMITH, ACTING SECRETARY OF STATE We condemn in the strongest possible terms today’s terrorist attacks in Baghdad. The dual bombings killed at least 32 people and injured many more. They were vicious acts of mass murder and a sobering reminder of the terrorism that continues to threaten the lives of innocent Iraqis. We extend our deepest condolences to the families …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iraq, Office of the Spokesperson, Terrorism
The United States is resuming support for the World Health Organization , which plays a vital role in fighting the global COVID-19 pandemic. President Biden announced the renewed commitment to the WHO in a January 20 letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres , reversing the prior administration’s plan to leave the U.N.’s public health arm in July. “The WHO plays a crucial role in the world’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Coronavirus, Disease prevention and control, Health Programs, WHO
By Leigh Hartman The United States is rejoining the Paris Agreement, renewing its commitment to partnering with other nations to tackle the global threat of climate change. After his January 20 inaugural address, President Biden signed formal documentation returning the United States to the December 12, 2015, Paris Agreement, a critical framework for avoiding potentially disastrous consequences from climate …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: climate change, innovation, President Biden, renewable energy
By Lenore T. Adkins Joseph R. Biden Jr., a former vice president and a longtime Capitol Hill lawmaker known for reaching across the political aisle to get things done, takes office on January 20 as the 46th president of the United States. Biden served eight years as former President Barack Obama’s vice president and defeated incumbent President Donald …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: presidency, U.S. history, White House
By Lauren Monsen Kamala Devi Harris, a senator who has represented California in the U.S. Congress since 2017, will break barriers when she is inaugurated as vice president of the United States on January 20. She will be the first woman — and the first person of African, Jamaican and South Asian ancestry — to occupy that …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: African Americans, Asian Americans, female leaders, U.S. elections, women's empowerment
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke yesterday with Venezuelan Interim President Juan Guaido. Secretary Pompeo and Interim President Guaido discussed their mutual goal of a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela and the United States’ unwavering support for his leadership and for the liberty and dignity of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Office of the Spokesperson, venezuela
Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on the Russia-based entity KVT-RUS and identifying the vessel FORTUNA as blocked property. KVT-RUS is being sanctioned pursuant to Section 232 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) for knowingly selling, leasing, or providing to the Russian Federation goods, services, technology, information, or support for the construction of Russian …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Russia, Sanctions, The Secretary of State
By Leigh Hartman For Antony Blinken, the incoming administration’s pick for America’s top diplomat, returning to the U.S. State Department brings the opportunity to continue both professional and family traditions. If confirmed by the Senate, Blinken would resume a career at the State Department, where he served during the Clinton and Obama administrations. His career in public …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: civil society, U.S. elections, U.S. history
The White House THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to make America great again — for all Americans. As I conclude …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: The President of the United States of America
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States of America has led the world in holding the perpetrators of the most heinous human rights abuses accountable. From the Nuremberg Trials, to the creation of the Genocide Convention in 1948, to the declaration of ISIS’s recent genocide against the Yazidis, Christians, and other religious minorities in Iraq and Syria, Americans have …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Human Rights, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State, Xinjiang
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States strongly condemns Russia’s decision to arrest Aleksey Navalny. We note with grave concern that his detention is the latest in a series of attempts to silence Navalny and other opposition figures and independent voices who are critical of Russian authorities. Confident political leaders do not fear competing voices, nor commit violence against …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 January, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Human Rights, Office of the Spokesperson, Russia, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Iranian conventional arms proliferation poses a persistent threat to regional and international security, as evidenced by Iran’s continued military support and confirmed arms transfers that fuel ongoing conflict in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and elsewhere. On September 21, we announced the implementation of Executive Order 13949 that provides the United States additional tools to hold …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Office of the Spokesperson, Sanctions, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE In June 2020, the State Department sanctioned the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) pursuant to Executive Order 13382 (WMD Proliferators and Their Supporters). At that time, we underscored the fact that IRISL is the preferred shipping line for Iranian proliferators and procurement agents. We have warned industry that those who do business with …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Sanctions
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on the Cuban Ministry of Interior (MININT) and Minister of Interior General Lazaro Alberto Álvarez Casas for their connection to serious human rights abuse under Executive Order 13818, which builds upon and implements the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. MININT is designated for being responsible for, complicit …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Economic Issues, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Cuba, Division for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions, Office of the Spokesperson, Sanctions, The Secretary of State
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON For more than a year, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has systematically prevented a transparent and thorough investigation of the COVID-19 pandemic’s origin, choosing instead to devote enormous resources to deceit and disinformation. Nearly two million people have died. Their families deserve to know the truth. Only through transparency can we learn what caused this …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States has repeatedly called for a transparent and thorough investigation into the origin of COVID-19. Understanding the origin of this pandemic is essential for global public health, economic recovery, and international security. To assist the vital work of the World Health Organization (WHO) investigative team that arrived in China this week, the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, The Secretary of State, World Health Organization
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is banning highly effective coronavirus vaccines from Iran because they are made in the United States and other Western countries. “I really do not trust” them, Khamenei said January 8, announcing the ban on two widely used vaccines produced in the United States and the United Kingdom, the Associated Press reports . “Sometimes …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, Iran
While many democracies swap in new leaders in a sprint, the U.S. ambles along with a transition period of 11 weeks. But slow as that might seem, it’s shorter than the four months the Constitution originally left for the handoff of power from an incumbent to a new president. Picking up the pace The original …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: History, News, News from Washington | Tags: good governance, presidency, U.S. elections, U.S. history, White House
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Wang Xiyue, for that very kind introduction and those remarkable words, words that were your own. We’re blessed to have you here today. Look, as a lot – as you said, a lot of people worked really hard to get you home. America never gives up. We never give in. We never leave …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Office of the Spokesperson, Sanctions, Terrorism
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on two organizations controlled by the Supreme Leader of Iran, the Execution of Imam Khomeini’s Order (EIKO) and Astan Quds Razavi (AQR). While masquerading as charitable organizations, EIKO and AQR control large portions of the Iranian economy, including assets seized from political dissidents and religious minorities, for the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Sanctions
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on seven individuals and four entities that are part of a Russia-linked foreign influence network associated with Andrii Derkach, who was designated on September 10, 2020, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13848 for his attempt to influence the 2020 U.S. Presidential election. Derkach, a member of the Ukrainian parliament, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Russia, Sanctions, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The State Department has designated Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism for repeatedly providing support for acts of international terrorism in granting safe harbor to terrorists. The Trump Administration has been focused from the start on denying the Castro regime the resources it uses to oppress its people at home, and countering its malign …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Cuba, Terrorism, The Secretary of State
On January 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. ET, Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University (ASU) and the U.S. Department of State will host a virtual panel discussion on the importance of investing in women’s economic empowerment. Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce and Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Kelley …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Office of the Spokesperson, Women’s Economic Empowerment
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The American people honor the memory of the passengers and crew of Ukrainian International Airlines flight PS752, whose lives were abruptly and senselessly taken one year ago by an unjustified Iranian shootdown. The United States joins the Governments of Ukraine, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Afghanistan in paying tribute to, and calling for justice …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 January, 2021 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary of State, ukraine
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE In December Iran’s parliament passed a law requiring expulsion of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear inspectors unless all sanctions are lifted. Today a member of the parliamentary leadership repeated that threat: all IAEA watchdog inspectors will be ejected unless sanctions are lifted. Once again the Iranian regime is using its nuclear program to extort …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Sanctions
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE On December 6, 2020, the illegitimate Maduro regime staged fraudulent legislative elections in Venezuela. Sixty countries around the world either came together to issue joint statements, including those released by the European Union, the Organization of American States, the Lima Group, and the International Contact Group or issued their own statement, rejecting the sham elections. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 January, 2021 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Democracy Elections, Office of the Spokesperson, venezuela
By Leigh Hartman The United States is leading international efforts to help low-income countries focus resources on recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries worldwide have faced increasing health care costs and falling revenues in 2020. So the United States, in partnership with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, led other large economies in a …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 January, 2021 | Topics: Economic Issues, Health Issues, News, News from Washington | Tags: Coronavirus, development assistance, economic development, economic security
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on 17 companies and one individual in connection with Iran’s metals industry. The Iranian regime uses revenue from its metals sector to fund the regime’s destabilizing activities around the world. The Department of State is designating China-based Kaifeng Pingmei New Carbon Materials Technology Co., LTD (KFCC) and Iran-based …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Division for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions, Iran, Sanctions
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 January, 2021 | Topics: Economic Affairs, History, News, News from Washington, Video | Tags: Iran, Iran Policy, Iran Sanctions
The United States is calling out “egregious violations” of religious freedom worldwide, as many regimes continue to criminalize expressions of religious faith. On December 7, U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo designated the governments of Iran, China, North Korea and a half dozen other nations as “countries of particular concern” for engaging in or …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 January, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: civil society, freedom of religion, Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
By Noelani Kirschner American diplomats represent U.S. values abroad and embody a core tenet of American life: diversity. In the United States, anyone — regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background — can become a diplomat and represent America abroad as a member of the U.S. Foreign Service. One of the many ways the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 January, 2021 | Topics: Gender Issues, History, Human Rights, News, News from Washington | Tags: Asian Americans, immigration, professional development, women in the workforce, women's empowerment
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the Department of State is announcing the addition of Banco Financiero International S.A. (BFI) to the Cuba Restricted List, effective upon publication in early January. BFI is a Cuban military-controlled commercial bank that benefits directly from financial transactions at the expense of the Cuban people. The Cuban military uses BFI’s key role in foreign …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 January, 2021 | Topics: News, News from Washington
By Leigh Hartman Fifth-generation wireless technology is transformative and has the potential to reshape industries. From remote health care to self-driving cars, to critical services such as electrical grids and water systems, 5G has the potential to touch every part of our lives . We need to be able to trust that 5G equipment and software companies will not threaten the national security, privacy or human rights of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 December, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: 5G, China, economic development, technology
Venezuelans at home and abroad stood up for democracy, rejecting efforts by the illegitimate Maduro regime to exert authoritarian control over the National Assembly elections. The United States congratulated the Venezuelan opposition party — led by legitimate interim President Juan Guaidó — for successfully holding the consulta popular — or “ the people’s referendum ” — from December …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: civil society, elections, good governance, Secretary Pompeo, venezuela
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States strongly condemns the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) sham prosecution and conviction of citizen journalist Zhang Zhan on December 28. We call on the PRC government to release her immediately and unconditionally. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has shown once again it will do whatever it takes to silence those who question …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Affairs China, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State
By Leigh Hartman The United States is imposing restrictions on Chinese entities and officials that help the People’s Republic of China surveil and persecute its people, steal trade secrets, and bully other nations in the South China Sea. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on December 18 announced new measures against 60 companies or organizations that support …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 December, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, international security, Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
The United States continues to protect Europe’s access to energy sources, as it has since World War II. Europe needs access to diversified, open energy markets for economic growth. Natural gas imports , civil nuclear infrastructure and renewable energy sources developed through sound strategies are among the most trusted sources. Europe is entering a new era of energy …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 December, 2020 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, News from Washington | Tags: economic development, Energy, international cooperation, renewable energy
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE President Trump took decisive action last month to protect American investors and pension holders from funding Communist Chinese military companies (CCMCs) through Executive Order (13959) Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Communist Chinese Military Companies. The Trump Administration is coordinating closely to counter the threat these companies present to the economy and national security …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 December, 2020 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Economic Affairs, Finance, National Security, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the United States is taking action against individuals and entities involved in efforts to undermine Belarusian democracy. Specifically, the U.S. Departments of State and of Treasury have exercised their respective authorities against 40 individuals and four entities involved in electoral fraud and human rights abuses surrounding the fraudulent election in Belarus in August, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 December, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Belarus, Office of the Spokesperson, Sanctions, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Five years ago last Friday, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2254, firmly laying out the only path for an enduring resolution to the Syrian conflict. The United States and the vast majority of the international community remain committed to this dignified plan for ending the suffering of the Syrian people. The Assad regime, supported by its enablers and allies, however, refuses to end its needless, brutal war against the Syrian people, stalling efforts to reach a political resolution. The Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Division for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions, Office of the Spokesperson, Sanctions, Syria, The Secretary of State
The United States has imposed sanctions on two senior Iranian intelligence officers involved in the kidnapping and detention of Robert Levinson, the longest-held hostage in U.S. history. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on December 14 announced sanctions against Mohammad Baseri and Ahmad Khazai , senior officials in Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security, who were involved in Levinson’s abduction, detention and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Sanctions
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added three Cuban military-owned companies to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). All property and interests in property of these entities that are in the United States or in the possession or control of persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction continue …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Cuba, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE China’s authoritarian rulers impose draconian restrictions on the Chinese people’s freedoms of expression, religion or belief, association, and the right to peaceful assembly. The United States has been clear that perpetrators of human rights abuses like these are not welcome in our country. Today, I am announcing the imposition of additional restrictions under Section 212(a)(3)(C) …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Human Rights, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States strongly condemns the latest attack by Iran-backed militias on the International Zone in Baghdad. While no Embassy personnel were harmed, the attack caused at least one Iraqi civilian casualty and damaged Iraqi civilian property. We wish those hurt a speedy recovery. As Iraq struggles with COVID-19 and an increasingly dire economic crisis, Iran-backed militias are …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 December, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iraq, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE It has now been a year since China first identified a patient in Wuhan stricken with an unknown pneumonia, now known as COVID-19. Since then, the United States and other free nations, such as Germany and the United Kingdom, have led a remarkable and unprecedented vaccine development effort that is delivering hope across the world. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State
“I think we have demonstrated the right foreign policy with respect to Iran, and I am hopeful that the world will continue the policies that we have, and that one day Iran will rejoin the community of nations” – Secretary Pompeo, Interview with Ben Shapiro, December 15, 2020 Sanctioning Supporters of Iran’s Petroleum and Petrochemical …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Policy, Secretary Pompeo
By Leigh Hartman The U.S. government’s expanded Clean Network initiative protects citizens’ privacy and companies’ sensitive information on 5G mobile networks and secures data across the full range of telecommunications and technology. The Clean Network initiative builds on and expands the Clean Path , which is designed to protect 5G networks from untrusted vendors . Since U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo announced the Clean Network, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Science & Tech | Tags: 5G, China, Secretary Pompeo, technology
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Petroleum and petrochemicals are major sources of revenue for the Iranian regime, revenue it employs to oppress the Iranian people and to advance its malign foreign agenda. Today, the Department of State is imposing sanctions on Vietnam Gas and Chemicals Transportation Corporation, a vessel manager, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13846, for knowingly engaging, on …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 December, 2020 | Topics: Economic Affairs, History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Office of the Spokesperson, Petroleum, Sanctions, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE We congratulate the Venezuelan people on the success of the Consulta Popular or “People’s Referendum.” Millions of Venezuelans came together to raise their voice and demand a democratic future for their country. In every city and small town in Venezuela, as well as hundreds of sites serving the Venezuelan diaspora abroad, the Consulta Popular clearly demonstrated the will of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 December, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: elections, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State, venezuela
By Leigh Hartman President Trump is moving to prevent certain Chinese firms from exploiting U.S. capital markets to advance the Chinese Communist Party’s military, security and espionage objectives and capabilities. Beijing “is increasingly exploiting United States capital to resource and to enable the development and modernization of its military, intelligence and other security apparatuses,” Trump said in a November 12 executive order …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 December, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: China, international security, President Trump, Trade
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Earlier this month, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in comments at the MED Dialogue, accused the United States of playing political games in the Mediterranean and stalling the appointment of a new UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Libya. It’s unfortunate and unhelpful that Mr. Lavrov again gets the facts wrong and attempts to rewrite history. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 December, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Office of the Spokesperson, Russia, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the Department of State has designated the Saraya al-Mukhtar group as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist pursuant to Executive Order 13224 for posing a significant risk of committing acts of terrorism that threaten the national security and foreign policy of the United States. Saraya al-Mukhtar is an Iran-backed terrorist organization based in Bahrain, reportedly …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 December, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Office of the Spokesperson, Terrorism, Terrorist Designation, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on the Republic of Turkey’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) pursuant to Section 231 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) for knowingly engaging in a significant transaction with Rosoboronexport, Russia’s main arms export entity, by procuring the S-400 surface-to-air missile system. The sanctions include a …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Office of the Spokesperson, Sanctions, The Secretary of State Turkey
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo is urging American universities to defend against the Chinese Communist Party’s research theft and other threats to academic freedom. Speaking at Georgia Tech in Atlanta on December 9, Pompeo warned that the CCP’s theft of research to boost its military poses risks for both universities and U.S. national security . He asked administrators, faculty and students …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, freedom of expression, international security, Secretary Pompeo
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States condemns the law recently approved by Iran’s Majles and Guardian Council, which is nothing more than the regime’s latest ploy to use its nuclear program to try to intimidate the international community. If implemented, this law would result in Iran enriching uranium to the dangerous 20% level, while Iran is already exceeding …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Nuclear Nonproliferation, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State
The Department of State has designated Ashraf al-Qizani as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) under section 1(a)(ii)(B) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224. Ashraf al-Qizani, also known as Abu ‘Ubaydah al-Kafi, serves as the emir of Jund al-Khilafah in Tunisia (JAK-T), an ISIS affiliate in Tunisia. Al-Qizani became the emir of JAK-T after the death …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of Counterterrorism, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Counterterrorism, Office of the Spokesperson, Terrorism, The Global Coalition, To Defeat ISIS, Tunisia
The United States expects to begin mass distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States soon. During the Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Summit held at the White House on December 8, President Trump said he expects the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will authorize a vaccine produced by U.S. manufacturer Pfizer in the coming days, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: Coronavirus, Disease prevention and control, Health Programs, science
Public Designations of Current and Former Government Officials Under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act Due to Involvement in Gross Violations of Human Rights MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Promoting and advancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms continues to be a top priority for the United States. On this Human …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Human Rights
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The President’s National Space Policy , released yesterday, outlines America’s principles and goals regarding our national interests and activities in space. The policy reaffirms America’s leadership in outer space, emphasizes the importance of the commercial space sector to economic growth, and reaffirms the importance of all nations acting responsibly for the safety, stability, security, and long-term sustainability of space …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Space, The Secretary of State
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON On the occasion of International Anticorruption Day and International Human Rights Day, the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury announced sanctions designations and visa restrictions on perpetrators of corruption and serious human rights abuse. Below is a summary of these actions taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13818 and Section 7031(c) of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Human Rights, Office of the Spokesperson
Countries around the world are calling the illegitimate Maduro regime’s recent attempt to undermine democracy in Venezuela a sham. On December 6, the Nicolás Maduro regime unconstitutionally staged National Assembly elections with the intention of overthrowing the democratically elected politicians who stand against Maduro and his cronies. The result was an undemocratic and illegal farce. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: corruption, elections, Secretary Pompeo, venezuela
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Religious freedom is an unalienable right, and the bedrock upon which free societies are built and flourish. Today, the United States – a nation founded by those fleeing religious persecution, as the recent Commission on Unalienable Rights report noted – once again took action to defend those who simply want to exercise this essential freedom. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 December, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, News, News from Washington | Tags: Religious Freedon, Terrorism
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States welcomes the formation and the first Leadership Committee meeting of the Afghanistan High Council for National Reconciliation today. This inclusive body is chaired by Dr. Abdullah Abdullah. Afghan leaders across the political spectrum have unified to make decisions and mobilize support for a just and lasting peace. All sides of the conflict should come together and chart a path to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 December, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Afghanistan, Agreements, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States condemns any Iranian regime involvement in a chemical weapons program and will sanction those involved in any such activity. Today, the United States designated Iranian defense entity Shahid Meisami Group and its director, Mehran Babri, under Executive Order 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) or WMD delivery systems, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Division for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions, Iran, Office of the Spokesperson, Sanctions, The Secretary of State
Diplomatic Reception Room November 26, 2020 4:59 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, I’m thrilled to be online with heroic members of the United States Military. Incredible people. I want to wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving. We’re going to have a great year. We have a year coming up — the foundations are ready …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 November, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States unequivocally condemns the wrongful convictions of the Citgo 6, in a proceeding that should be described as a kangaroo court. After canceling their initial appearance before a judge dozens of times over the last three years, the illegitimate Venezuelan legal system suddenly convicted and sentenced these oil executives without any evidence. Having …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 November, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State, venezuela
On behalf of the entire Trump Family, I want to wish every American a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving! Today we gathered in the Rose Garden to continue a beloved annual tradition: the Official Presidential Pardon of a very fortunate Thanksgiving Turkey…. pic.twitter.com/O92pWUKrBv — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2020
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 November, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States, Video | Tags: Thanksgiving
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Around the world, violence against women harms not only millions of women and girls every year, but also their communities and families. Violence against women, whether in the workforce, the home, a school environment, or as a result of conflict or crisis, is never acceptable. The United States recognizes the inherent dignity that every woman …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 November, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, History, Human Rights, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, Global Health, Women's Rights
November 17, 2020 The United States Welcomes Cessation of Hostilities Between Armenia and Azerbaijan and Announces New Assistance to Respond to the Nagorno-Karabakh Humanitarian Emergency The United States welcomes the cessation of active hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan. From the start of the recent hostilities, the United States called for an end to the violence …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: humanitarian assistance, Nagorno-Karabakh, Secretary Pompeo
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has prioritized funding the Iranian regime’s terrorist proxies and security forces over paying health care workers fighting COVID-19. Khamenei, in March, pledged to pull 1 billion euros from Iran’s National Development Fund to fight COVID-19, yet Iran’s Health Ministry has received only 27 percent of those funds and cannot pay health care workers’ salaries, IranWire reports, citing local news …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, Iran, Terrorism
The United States has issued new guidance to help companies ensure their security technologies are not co-opted by repressive regimes and used to violate or abuse human rights. The new guidance provides companies with precautions to consider before selling certain technologies and offers recommendations to mitigate the risk of human rights violations or abuses when sales go …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 October, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Iran, technology, Trade, Uyghurs
The text of the following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of Armenia, and the Republic of Azerbaijan on October 25, 2020. Begin Text: Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun on October …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 October, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Office of the Spokesperson, Peace
The text of the following joint statement was released by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group on October 25, 2020. Begin Text: Washington D.C., 25 October, 2020 – The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Stephane Visconti of France, and Andrew Schofer of the United States of America) released the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 October, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Conflicts
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The international community has long recognized that the Iranian regime uses the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) to transport proliferation-sensitive items intended for Iran’s ballistic missile and military programs. A provision of UN Security Council Resolution 1929 mandates vigilance when doing business with IRISL and entities owned or controlled by IRISL under certain …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Iran, Sanctions
Today, the Missions to the United Nations of the United States, Peru, and Sierra Leone co-sponsored an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 20th anniversary of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children. The Protocol – a legally binding international instrument …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: human trafficking, Office of the Spokesperson, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, United Nations
STEPHEN BIEGUN, DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE Thank you, Ambassador Richmond, for the introduction. Good morning or evening to everyone participating from around the world, especially our distinguished speakers. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the landmark Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in Persons in Palermo, Italy. The Protocol stands as proof of the tremendous achievements …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: human trafficking, United Nations
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the United States is identifying the Iranian financial sector as subject to the terms of Executive Order (E.O.) 13902 and sanctioning 18 major Iranian banks, further depriving the Islamic Republic of Iran of funds to carry out its support for terrorist activities and nuclear extortion that threatens the world. These sanctions will take effect …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Iran, Sanctions
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of France on October 5, 2020. Begin text: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian, and Secretary of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 October, 2020 | Topics: Government Offices, History, Human Rights, Key Documents, News, News from Washington | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States unreservedly condemns the latest attempted assassination of the mayor of Maidan Shar, in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, Mayor Zarifa Ghafari. She is a recipient of the 2020 International Women of Courage award, and this is the sixth assassination attempt she has survived. As I have said before, the future of Afghanistan will not …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 October, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Afghanistan
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Three years ago yesterday, on September 29, 2017, Assad regime forces, backed by Russia, killed at least 34 Syrians in the town of Armanaz. Since then, thousands of Bashar al-Assad’s bombs have been dropped on schools, hospitals, and markets across Syria. Too many lives have been lost in Assad’s futile search for a military conquest over his own …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Office of the Spokesperson, Sanctions, Syria, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today the U.S. Department of State announces reward offers of up to $5 million each for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of Luis Alfredo Motta Dominguez and Eustiquio José Lugo Gómez. In 2015, Motta Dominguez was named President of the National Electricity Corporation (Corpoelec) in Venezuela, and later in the same month, he …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Pompeo, venezuela
MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON We are outraged by yesterday’s rocket attack in Baghdad that killed civilians, including a mother and her children. We express our condolences to the innocent Iraqi people and their families who were victims, once again, of these ruthless acts of violence. The Iraqi people deserve to live in safety and security, so we call on …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs International Security, Iraq, Office of the Spokesperson
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the Department of State is adding American International Services (AIS) to the Cuba Restricted List. AIS is a financial institution controlled by the Cuban military that processes remittances sent to the Cuban people. The Cuban military also uses AIS, its parent company FINCIMEX, and other entities to charge fees and manipulate the remittance and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Cuba, Secretary Pompeo
MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON Five years ago on September 25, 2015, General Secretary Xi Jinping stood in the White House Rose Garden and stated “China does not intend to pursue militarization” of the Spratly Islands, and China’s outposts would not “target or impact any country.” China has instead pursued a reckless and provocative militarization of those disputed outposts, they …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 September, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China
“The world needs to unite around the central idea that the Islamic Republic of Iran is the greatest threat, and when that regime changes its behavior, we have the chance to create true global stability in the region. It’s what President @realDonaldTrump asked us to do.” – Secretary Pompeo Tweet, September 21, 2020 Major New Human …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 September, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Policy
Today, the United States imposed sanctions on a network connected to Russian operative Yevgeniy Prigozhin by targeting entities and individuals working on his behalf to advance Russia’s influence in the Central African Republic (CAR). The United States is also targeting actors involved in supporting the activities of the Federal Security Service, also known as the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington
The United States is imposing sanctions to block the Iranian regime’s nuclear, ballistic missile and conventional arms programs and to curb the spread of violence by Iran in the Middle East and beyond. President Trump issued an executive order September 21 supporting the indefinite extension of the U.N. arms embargo on Iran. Virtually all U.N. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Video | Tags: China, Secretary Pompeo
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Video | Tags: China, Office of the Spokesperson
INTRODUCTION The United States is working with a global coalition of countries in support of the Venezuelan people as they fight to restore democracy and rebuild the economy in their country, which currently suffers under the repressive and corrupt misrule of the dictator Nicolas Maduro and his illegitimate regime. We recognize and support interim President Juan Guaido and the National Assembly, which is the sole remaining legitimate …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: venezuela
The Trump Administration has made clear that the United States will do whatever it takes to prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism and anti-Semitism, from spreading death and mayhem throughout the Middle East and the world. Rather than wait for the day that Iran threatens the world with …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Scientific and Technological Cooperation, Security, Stabilization, Terrorism, The Secretary of State
Today, America mourns the passing of a true public servant, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg led an inspiring life, and her storied career paved the way for women in the law. As an advocate and an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, she was a champion for women whose tireless determination reshaped our national …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 September, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Vice President of the United States
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States remains the largest single donor of humanitarian and development assistance around the world, including for Venezuelans in need, because doing our part to respond to global crisis situations is a national security priority. The United States is demonstrating our continued commitment to the Venezuelan people and our response to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 September, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, venezuela
MS ORTAGUS: Thank you so much and good afternoon, everybody. I know we’re having this call right after we did the press conference with the Secretary and we have another briefing later today, so apologies that we’re piling all of you up today. We’re going to try to allow for as much time as possible for …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 September, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: and Labor, Arms Control, Bureau of Democracy, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, corruption, Democracy, Division for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions, elections, Human Rights, Iran, Office of the Spokesperson, Sanctions, Special Representative for Iran, Special Representative for Venezuela, venezuela
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the Chinese Communist Party’s main propaganda newspaper, the People’s Daily, refused to run an Op-ed written by our Ambassador in Beijing, Terry Branstad, citing a litany of grievances. Ironically, the Op-ed called for more positive relations between our two countries and asked to “build relationships through unrestricted engagement and uncensored discussion.” The People’s Daily’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 September, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, China, Democracy
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States is deeply concerned by the reported abduction September 7 in Belarus of Coordination Council member Mariya Kalesnikava, Spokesman Anton Rodnenkou, and Executive Secretary Ivan Krautsou, and the attempted forced expulsion over the border to Ukraine September 8. We commend the courage of Ms. Kalesnikava and of the Belarusian people in peacefully asserting …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 September, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Belarus, Human Rights, Secretary Pompeo
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States Responds to the Maduro Regime’s Attempts to Corrupt Democratic Elections in Venezuela Today, the United States is sanctioning, under Executive Order 13692, David Eugenio de Lima Salas, Reinaldo Enrique Muñoz Pedroza, Indira Maira Alfonzo Izaguirre, and Jose Luis Gutierrez Parra in light of their involvement in Maduro’s efforts to manipulate the Venezuelan National Assembly and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Democracy Elections, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State, venezuela
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The Maduro regime’s announcement of conditional dismissal of criminal charges against roughly one-third of the political prisoners it holds does not solve, nor even address, Venezuela’s underlying political crisis. Hundreds of political prisoners remain, and like those now offered house arrest or an end (for the moment) to their criminal cases, none of these Venezuelans …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Democracy, elections, Office of the Spokesperson, Political Rights, Prisoners, The Secretary of State, venezuela
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the Department of State imposed sanctions on five entities under section 3(a)(ii) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13846 for knowingly engaging in a significant transaction for the purchase, acquisition, sale, transport, or marketing of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran. The Department of State also imposed sanctions under section 5(a)(vii) of E.O. 13846 on three …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Office of the Spokesperson, Oil, Petroleum, Sanctions, Terrorism, The Secretary of State
Briefing With Nerissa Cook, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Organization Affairs; Garrett Grigsby, Director of the Office of Global Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services; and Dr. Alma Golden, Assistant Administrator for Global Health, USAID On the U.S. Government’s Next Steps With Regard to Withdrawal From the World Health Organization …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of International Organization Affairs, Global Health, Office of the Spokesperson, U.S. Agency for International Development, World Health Organization
The U.S. is taking action against the Iranian regime’s weapons programs to stop it from spreading violence across the Middle East and beyond. U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo recently announced new sanctions blocking trade with Iran in certain metals that support the regime’s weapons programs. The U.S. has also moved to extend the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 31 August, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: international security, Iran, Sanctions, Terrorism, United Nations
The People’s Republic of China must now reveal more about its role in supporting Confucius Institutes’ activities on U.S. college campuses, which include propaganda and censorship. The U.S. Department of State on August 13 designated the Washington-based headquarters of the Confucius Institute network a foreign mission of the PRC. Under the designation , the Confucius Institute U.S. Center …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 August, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, freedom of expression, international security, Secretary Pompeo
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States is dismayed to learn that the Chinese Communist Party’s coercive bullying tactics against our friends in the United Kingdom continues. In the latest example, British bank HSBC has reportedly prevented Hong Kong-based executives at Next Media, a well-known publisher of pro-democracy publications, from accessing their credit cards and personal bank accounts. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 August, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, China, Democracy, Finance, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State, United Kingdom
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States is deeply concerned by reported preliminary conclusions from German medical experts that Russian opposition activist Aleksey Navalny was poisoned. If the reports prove accurate, the United States supports the EU’s call for a comprehensive investigation and stands ready to assist in that effort. Mr. Navalny’s family and the Russian people deserve to see a full and transparent investigation carried out, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, News, News from Washington
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Joey Hood and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iraq David Copley, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs On the Recent U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue MR BROWN: Thank you. Good afternoon everyone and thanks for joining us today for this on-the-record briefing on the U.S.-Iraq strategic dialogue which, as you’ll recall, Secretary Pompeo hosted …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Counterterrorism, Iraq, Office of the Spokesperson, Partnerships
On August 21, the U.S. Department of State announced visa restrictions on 14 Iranian individuals for their involvement in gross violations of human rights on behalf of the Iranian regime, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. This action was taken pursuant to Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Documents, News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Human Rights, Iran
“Our message is very, very simple: the United States will never allow the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism to freely buy and sell planes, tanks, missiles, and other kinds of conventional weapons. These UN sanctions will continue the arms embargo.” –Secretary Pompeo Remarks, August 20,2020 Statement by Secretary Pompeo On Designations for Iranian Human …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 August, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Policy
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s great to have the Prime Minister of Iraq, a very highly respected gentleman all over the Middle East, and respected very much by our country, too. I can say that. And we will be discussing, today, the obvious: defense — and offense, I have to say. But we’ll …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 August, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States
We are outraged by the targeted assassinations of civil society activists and attacks on protesters in Basrah and Baghdad. It is unconscionable that the perpetrators of these horrible acts continue to act with impunity. Since October of last year, peaceful demonstrators have taken to the streets to urge government reform. They have been met with …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 August, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq. Begin Text: The Government of Iraq, led by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, and the Government of United States, led by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, held a meeting of the Higher Coordinating Committee …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Democracy, Economic Affairs, Education, Energy, Iraq, Office of the Spokesperson, Strategic Dialogue
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States welcomes the guilty verdict handed down by the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) against Hizballah operative Salim Ayyash for his role in the February 14, 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. This act of terrorism also claimed the lives of 21 additional victims and resulted in injuries to 226 …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 August, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of Counterterrorism, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Lebanon, Office of the Spokesperson, Security Terrorism, The Secretary of State
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The Trump Administration sees Huawei for what it is – an arm of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) surveillance state – and we have taken action accordingly. Today, our government enacted several measures to protect U.S. national security, our citizens’ privacy, and the integrity of our 5G infrastructure from Beijing’s malign influence. The Department of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: 5G, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, China, Intellectual Property, Office of the Spokesperson, Security, technology, The Secretary of State
President Trump has brokered a historic deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, normalizing relations between the two countries and laying a foundation for peace in the Middle East. “Our vision is one of peace, security, and prosperity — in this region, and in the world,” Trump said in an August 13 statement announcing …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: international cooperation, Israel, President Trump
The United States has imposed sanctions against Chinese Communist Party officials for their role in the crackdown on Hong Kong’s autonomy and freedoms. The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued sanctions August 7 that target Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and 10 other senior officials, including several who helped develop or implement the Hong Kong National Security Law passed …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: China, freedom of assembly, freedom of expression
AMBASSADOR CURRIE: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you joining us here at the State Department. I am Kelley Currie, the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues here, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here to the department today as we recognize and celebrate the progress and partnerships achieved through the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 August, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Development, Development Finance, Office of the Spokesperson, Women’s Economic Empowerment
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT (PDF) (11.3 MB) The Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC) is leading and coordinating efforts of the U.S. Federal Government to recognize, understand, expose, and counter foreign propaganda and disinformation. In line with its congressional mandate, the GEC is releasing a special report that provides an overview of Russia’s disinformation and propaganda ecosystem. The report outlines the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington, Reports | Tags: Russia
SPECIAL BRIEFING CARL C. RISCH, ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF CONSULAR AFFAIRS KARIN KING, DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR OVERSEAS CITIZEN SERVICES VIA TELECONFERENCE MR BROWN: Hey, good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for joining us today for this on-the-record briefing with the State Department’s Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Carl Risch, who will discuss the department’s plans to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: Global Health, Travel, travel advisories
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON On August 6, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of State lifted the Global Level 4 Health Advisory. The Global Advisory, initially put in place on March 19, 2020, advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: Global Health, Travel, travel advisories
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON On August 6, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of State lifted the Global Level 4 Health Advisory. The Global Advisory, initially put in place on March 19, 2020, advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: Global Health, Travel, travel advisories
SPECIAL BRIEFING LEA GABRIELLE, SPECIAL ENVOY AND COORDINATOR OF THE GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT CENTER GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT CENTER VIA TELECONFERENCE MR BROWN: Hey, yeah, Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown here. Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining us for an on-the-record briefing by U.S. Special Envoy for the Global Engagement Center Lea Gabrielle. She joins us …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, elections, Global Health, Russia
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of any person who works with or for a foreign government for the purpose of interfering with U.S. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States continues to lead the world in the fight against COVID-19, with $20.5 billion now allocated from across the U.S. Government to benefit the global response. This incredible effort, made possible by the generous American taxpayers, includes funding for vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics; preparedness efforts; and State Department and USAID foreign …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: Secretary of State
By Noelani Kirschner The Maduro regime encourages international terrorist groups to run free in Venezuela, according to a report by the U.S. Department of State. The 2019 Country Reports on Terrorism , released June 24, documents Colombian and religious terrorist organizations inside of Venezuela that are not only permitted to operate in the country but encouraged to stay by illegitimate leader …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington
By Leigh Hartman If your country is near the People’s Republic of China, there’s a good chance you have a territorial dispute with the PRC. In recent months, the PRC has attacked and killed Indian troops along the countries’ border, harassed Japanese vessels in the East China Sea, and sunk a Vietnamese fishing boat in the South …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE I’d like to extend my deepest condolences to all those affected by the massive explosion at the port of Beirut today. We are closely monitoring and stand ready to assist the people of Lebanon as they recover from this tragedy. Our team in Beirut has reported to me the extensive damage to a …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 August, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News from Washington | Tags: Lebanon, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The Chinese Communist Party cannot tolerate the free thinking of its own people, and increasingly is trying to extend its reach outside China’s borders. In the latest example, Chinese authorities have reportedly issued arrest warrants for six pro-democracy advocates resident outside of China, including a U.S. citizen. The United States and other free …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: China, Democracy, The Secretary of State
By ShareAmerica Iran’s regime is jailing relatives of political activists in an effort to silence critics at home and abroad, human rights advocacy groups say. The regime in July sentenced Alireza Alinejad, the brother of prominent regime critic Masih Alinejad, to eight years in prison on trumped up charges, according to the Center for Human Rights …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: freedom expression, Iran, press freedom, social activism
By ShareAmerica America, along with the rest of the world, is working swiftly to develop a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus responsible for COVID-19. Many people are pinning their hopes on the development of a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19 that can stop the spread of the virus. Through its Operation Warp Speed initiative , the Trump administration …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: Coronavirus, Disease prevention and control, health technologies, science
(State Dept./D. Thompson) By Lenore T. Adkins In the United States, reputable scientific journals set a high bar for scientists angling to publish their work, and for good reason. The journals don’t want to be duped into trumpeting bad science. Take Science Immunology , one of several peer-reviewed journals published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science , the world’s largest, multidisciplinary scientific society. (Note: …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: China, innovation, science
By Lauren Monsen As U.S. colleges and universities plan for a new academic year, they are focusing on ways to keep international students safe while furthering their educations despite the new coronavirus pandemic. There are more than 1 million international students enrolled in U.S. higher-education institutions, according to the nonprofit Institute of International Education. They contributed more than $46 …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: campus life, study in the United States
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The People’s Republic of China subsidizes the world’s largest commercial fishing fleet, which routinely violates the sovereign rights and jurisdiction of coastal states, fishes without permission, and overfishes licensing agreements. Given this unfortunate record of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, rule-breaking, and willful environmental degradation, it is more important than ever that the international community stands …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: China, Ecuador, Fisheries, Secretary of State
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON “Today, I expanded the scope of Iran metals sanctions targeting Iran’s nuclear, military, and ballistic missile programs. Knowingly transferring any of these 22 metals to Iran is now sanctionable. Our pressure will continue until Iran behaves like a normal nation.” –Secretary Pompeo, Tweet, July 30, 2020 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO ON THE EXPANSION …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 31 July, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: Arms Control, Human Rights, Iran, Sanctions
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The Chinese Communist Party’s human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities rank as the stain of the century. The Trump Administration has led the world’s effort to impose tangible costs on the PRC’s continuous campaign of repression, mass arbitrary detention, intrusive surveillance, forced labor, forced population control, involuntary …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 31 July, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: China, Human Rights, Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile, and military programs pose a grave threat to international peace and security. To address these threats, I am announcing a major expansion of the scope of State Department-administered Iran metals-related sanctions. Today, the State Department is identifying 22 specific materials used in connection with Iran’s nuclear, military, or ballistic …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States welcomes today’s announcement from the European Union’s High Representative Josep Borrell regarding the body’s first designations under its cyber sanctions framework. The United States and the EU share a vision for an open, interoperable, reliable and secure cyberspace, and for responsible behavior on the international stage. Destructive, disruptive, or otherwise …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News from Washington | Tags: Europe, Sanctions
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DIRKSEN SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you very much. Today I’m here to present the – and testify about the President’s 2021 Budget. It requests nearly $41 billion for the State Department and USAID, enabling both agencies to protect U.S. citizens, increase American prosperity, and advance the development of democratic societies. And critically, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News from Washington | Tags: Democracy, Human Rights, Secretary Pompeo
SPECIAL BRIEFING MICHAEL G. KOZAK, ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS VIA TELECONFERENCE MR BROWN: Hey. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us for this on-the-record briefing with Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Ambassador Michael Kozak. Ambassador Kozak will discuss the administration’s actions that have deepened democracy in the Western …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News from Washington | Tags: Cuba, Democracy, Guyana, Haiti, Nicaragua, Office of Spokesperson, venezuela
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the State Department and Treasury Department continued the United States’ sanctions campaign against the Assad regime by releasing 14 new designations under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act and other authorities. This campaign began last month with the first round of Caesar Act designations. We have named today’s tranche of designations the Hama and Maarat Al-Numan sanctions. These names are meant to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: Human Rights, Sanctions, Syria
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Gregory Autry, of California, to be Chief Financial Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, vice Jeffrey DeWit, resigned. Mark C. Christie, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2025, vice Bernard L. McNamee, term expired. Allison Clements, of Ohio, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News from Washington | Tags: nominations, President Trump, White House
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE On July 29, the Department of State released a report to Congress pursuant to the Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017, which was adopted by Congress with broad, bipartisan support and signed into law by President Trump in May 2018. The JUST Act Report highlights the important actions taken by countries to provide restitution of or …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News from Washington | Tags: JUST Act, Secretary Pompeo
By Leigh Hartman The U.S., like other nations, has embassies and consulates in those countries with which it has formal diplomatic relations. The embassy is located in or near the host nation’s capital and is usually headed by an ambassador. Embassies assist American citizens abroad, provide visas to visit the United States and promote business and cultural …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 5:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Today my administration has taken a momentous step toward achieving American pharmaceutical independence — a very, very big, big step — a focus of our campaign to bring America’s critical supply chains and medical manufacturing back to the USA. We’ve …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News from Washington | Tags: Healthcare, media remarks, President Trump
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, I am announcing the designation of former Venezuelan Minister of Electric Power and President of Corpoelec, Luis Alfredo Motta Dominguez, and former Venezuelan Deputy Minister of Finance, Investment, and Strategic Alliances for the Ministry of Electric Power and Director of Procurement of Corpoelec, Eustiquio Jose Lugo Gomez. They have been designated for accepting monetary benefits, including bribes and kickbacks, in exchange for awarding …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News from Washington | Tags: corruption, Secretary Pompeo, venezuela
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia. Secretary Pompeo and Prime Minister Gakharia discussed the importance of the U.S. Georgia partnership and our close coordination in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary Pompeo also highlighted the importance of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News from Washington, Press Releases | Tags: Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Gakharia, Georgia, Office of the Spokesperson, Secretary Pompeo, The Secretary of State
First Lady Melania Trump is pleased to announce a significant renewal of the White House Rose Garden this summer. The restoration of this historic garden is a much-anticipated project meant to improve one of the most iconic locations on the White House grounds. The final design plan is the result of a collaboration by two …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: First Lady, Melania Trump, Rose Garden, White House
Today the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released its 2020 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) report, highlighting data proving the program continues to result in the consistent reduction of youth substance use rates. ONDCP released the Executive Summary and Annual Report for its DFC grant recipients, which work at the local level to prevent youth substance use, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: National Drug Control Policy, President Trump, White House, youth substance use
By Leigh Hartman – Jul 27, 2020 The free nations of the world must counter the Chinese Communist Party’s malign behavior, which threatens their people and prosperity. In a July 23 speech in Yorba Linda, California, U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said that the belief that doing business with China would lead the Chinese Communist …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: China, international cooperation, international security, Secretary Pompeo, Trade
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the U.S. Department of State celebrates its 231st anniversary as the nation’s first executive agency. This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on the essential role of U.S. diplomacy in advancing the interests, security, and economic prosperity of the American people. I commend the State Department team for their extraordinary work to promote and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News from Washington | Tags: Afghanistan, China, Conflicts, Coronavirus, Democracy, Diplomacy, Global Health, Mike Pompeo, Office of the Spokesperson, State Department
By Leigh Hartman – Jul 27, 2020 The U.S. has imposed sanctions against senior Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials responsible for “horrific and systematic abuses” against members of Muslim minority groups in Xinjiang. The July 9 sanctions , issued by the U.S. departments of Treasury and State, target Chen Quanguo, the party’s secretary in Xinjiang, who oversees internment camps where more than 1 …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News from Washington | Tags: China, freedom of religion, Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo, Uyghurs
By Noelani Kirschner – Jul 27, 2020 The Orinoco mining arc in Venezuela is rife with human rights abuses, including sexual exploitation and trafficking, and killings, according to a United Nations report. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet released a report on July 15 that collected victim and witness accounts. They detail abuses committed against miners and indigenous people in the arc. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News from Washington | Tags: corruption, human trafficking, labor rights, venezuela
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 26, 2020 Thirty years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law. The ADA broke down barriers to access and opportunity, enabling millions of Americans with disabilities to utilize their talents and skills and contribute to strengthening this country. Now Americans with disabilities have the right to access the same …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 July, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: Disability, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State
Communist China and the Free World’s Future (July 23) MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA THE RICHARD NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM GOVERNOR WILSON: Well, thank you very much, Chris. Most generous. I’m not sure your grandfather would have recognized me. I have the great pleasure – in addition to welcoming all of you to the Nixon birthplace and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Secretary Pompeo
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the Welles Declaration. Begin Text: Today we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Welles Declaration, which laid the foundation for the United States of America’s non-recognition …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Welles Declaration
The Welles Declaration is a proud moment in the history of U.S. foreign policy and friendship with the peoples of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Eighty years ago, the United States pointedly refused to recognize the illegal incorporation of the Baltic states into the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union’s criminal act was accomplished through the signing …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Pompeo, Welles Declaration
Secretary Pompeo Interview Clip: Chinese Communist Party Failed COVID-19 Obligations (July 20)
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Video | Tags: China, COVID-19
Secretary Pompeo Speech Clip – South China Sea is not China’s Maritime Empire (July 20)
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China
Secretary Pompeo Speech Clip – Russia and China Block Humanitarian Aid to Syria (July 20)
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Video | Tags: Syria
UN Special Rapporteur Gives More Cause to Distrust UN Human Rights Mechanisms (July 9) MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE We reject the report and opinions released today by UN Special Rapporteur Callamard related to the U.S. strike that killed Islamic Republic Guard Corps Qods Force commander Qassem Soleimani. Ms. Callamard’s conclusions are spurious. The strike that killed General Soleimani was in …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Pompeo
FBI director: China’s economic espionage threatens free societies (July 9) America’s top law enforcement official is warning of the risks to free societies posed by the Chinese Communist Party’s espionage. This theft poses the greatest long-term threat to U.S. economic and national security, he says. In remarks to a Washington think tank July 7, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: China, corruption, international security
Five Years of Injustice Following China’s 709 Crackdown (July 8) MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE On July 9, five years ago the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) launched a nationwide offensive targeting hundreds of defense lawyers and human rights defenders for detention, interrogation, and politically motivated criminal charges. The “709” crackdown, named for the date it began on July 9, 2015, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Human Rights and Democracy, Secretary Pompeo
International Students are Welcome in the U.S. (July 7) The United States has long been the destination of choice for international students, and we are pleased that many international students who had planned to study this fall in the United States may still have the opportunity to do so. The Department of Homeland Security …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, News from Washington
Report: CCP conducts mass sterilization of minority women (July 6) The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is conducting a campaign of mass sterilization of women as part of its repression of Uyghur and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, a new report says. Using Chinese government documents and interviews with survivors, the Jamestown Foundation, a Washington …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, cultural preservation, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, Uyghurs
Marking The Birth Of Our Great Nation (July 4) PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE In 1776 on this day, our founding fathers created, in Abraham Lincoln’s words, “a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” For the first time in human history, a nation was brought into being recognizing, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 July, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Independence Day, Secretary Pompeo
Remarks by President Trump at the 2020 Salute to America (July 4) July 4, 2020 6:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Wow. Are you having a good time? (Applause.) Members of Congress, members of my cabinet, and my fellow Americans: The First Lady and I are delighted to welcome you to the second annual Salute …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 July, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States
Special Representative for Iran and Senior Advisor to the Secretary Brian Hook Visits Israel for Consultations on Iran (July 1) Special Representative for Iran and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State Brian Hook held discussions on Iran with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi in Jerusalem, Israel on …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Policy
The United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Syrian People (June 30) PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE At today’s fourth Brussels Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region,” hosted by the European Union, Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey announced more than $696 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: humanitarian assistance, Secretary Pompeo, Syria
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at the UN Security Council on the Iran Arms Embargo (June 30) MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Nicolas. Thanks for the couple words in English there. I appreciate that. Good morning, everyone. Good to see you, Secretary General. Rosemary, thank you for your comments this morning. I would like to say you …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Secretary Pompeo
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo’s Call with Taliban Deputy Mullah Baradar (June 30) The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met via video conference yesterday with Taliban Deputy and chief negotiator Mullah Baradar to discuss implementation of the U.S.-Taliban Agreement. The Secretary made clear the expectation for the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington, Policy | Tags: Secretary Pompeo
U.S. works with partners to counter China’s aggressive behavior (June 30) The U.S. is committed to working with international partners to uphold core values and freedoms. According to a new report published by the White House with input from 20 departments and agencies, the U.S. seeks to protect the widely accepted international order against …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, international cooperation, international security
Statement on the Passage of Georgian Constitutional Reform (June 29) By Morgan Ortagus Office of the Spokesperson The United States applauds Georgia’s historic adoption of constitutional amendments that establish a more proportional electoral system. Enacted as a result of the important March 8 agreement among a majority of political parties, they will help promote greater …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington
On China’s Threats to Impose Visa Restrictions on U.S. Officials (June 29) MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The Chinese Communist Party’s crackdown on Hong Kong prompted the United States to retool its relationship with the territory. The Chinese Communist Party’s threats to retaliate by restricting visas for U.S. citizens exposes once again how Beijing refuses to take responsibility for its …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Secretary Pompeo
Special Representative for Iran and Senior Advisor to Secretary Brian Hook visits the United Arab Emirates for Consultations on Iran (June 28) United States Special Representative for Iran and Senior Advisor to the Secretary Brian Hook visited the United Arab Emirates June 27-28, 2020. During the visit, Special Representative Hook met with His Highness Minister …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Sanctions
The Chinese Communist Party’s Ideology and Global Ambitions (June 26) Well, thank you Governor. That was an extraordinarily kind introduction and for thinking of Kayla and her parents. We had them at the State of the Union. That was a very special occasion for the President and for all of us as Americans. What happened …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (June 26) On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we honor and support victims and survivors throughout the world. We observe this day on the anniversary of the date on which the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington
U.S. Department of State Imposes Visa Restrictions on Chinese Communist Party Officials for Undermining Hong Kong’s High Degree of Autonomy and Restricting Human Rights (June 26) PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 26, 2020 President Trump promised to punish the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials who were responsible for eviscerating Hong Kong’s freedoms. Today, we are taking action …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Secretary Pompeo
This Week in Iran Policy (June 26) “The United States has been clear about our expectations. We’ve been clear about our goals. We ask the Islamic Republic of Iran to behave like a normal nation. We’re happy to engage in conversations with them when the time is right, but the conditions that suggest somehow …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Arms Control, Iran, Iran Policy
Pompeo: U.S. ‘undaunted in our pursuit of bringing terrorists to justice’ (June 25) The United States is working with countries around the world to combat terrorism through multilateral engagement and international organizations. “No administration has forged closer ties in our hemisphere and alliances working on important problems like counterterrorism,” said Secretary of State Michael …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Iran, Secretary Pompeo, Terrorism, venezuela
President Trump orders police reforms (June 25) President Trump has issued an executive order instituting nationwide police reforms to keep communities safe and ensure equal justice and treatment for all Americans. The Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities mandates that police departments will receive accredited training on de-escalation, use of force and community engagement. Additionally, a database will track police …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: civil society, good governance, President Trump
At the 2020 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony (June 25) MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE TREATY ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 25, 2020 AMBASSADOR RICHMOND: Good afternoon, and welcome to the TIP Report rollout for 2020. My name’s John Richmond, and I have the honor of serving the team at the Trafficking in Persons Office at the Department of State. I’m …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Pompeo
Rewards for Justice – Increased Reward Offer for Information on ISIS Leader Amir Muhammad Sa’id Abdal-Rahman al-Mawla (June 24) The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice Program is increasing its reward – now up to $10 million — for information leading to the identification or location of ISIS’s new leader Amir Muhammad Sa’id …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of Counter terrorism, Counterterrorism
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo At a Press Availability on the Release of the 2019 Country Reports on Terrorism (June 24) MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE PRESS BRIEFING ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Good to be with you all today. I want to start my remarks, as I often do, on matters relating to China. As many of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: 2019 Country Reports on Terrorism, Secretary Pompeo
UN Ambassador Kelly Craft and Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook Brief UN Security Council on Efforts to Extend Iran Arms Embargo (June 24) U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Kelly Craft, and U.S. Special Representative for Iran and Senior Advisor to the Secretary, Brian Hook, virtually briefed the UN Security Council on a proposed …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran
Attacks in Syria (June 23) We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of innocent civilians killed and those wounded in Syria today in the terrorist attack in Tel Halaf and the airstrike in Kobane. There must be sustained focus by all on the critical need for a lasting political resolution to the conflict …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Syria, Terrorism, Terrorist Attack in Syria
Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak (June 22) The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly disrupted Americans’ livelihoods. Since March 2020, United States businesses and their workers have faced extensive disruptions while undertaking certain public health measures necessary to flatten the curve …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States
IAEA Board of Governors Adopts Resolution, Calls on Iran To Cooperate Without Further Delay (June 19) Today, the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution calling on Iran to provide IAEA inspectors the information and access they have requested and that Iran is obligated to provide. Iran’s denial …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Policy, Secretary Pompeo
Sustaining U.S. Humanitarian Assistance Leadership in Response to COVID-19 (June 19) The United States has been, and continues to be, the undisputed leader in global foreign assistance, and our leadership in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues that record of generosity. Today, we’re providing approximately $93 million in new humanitarian assistance to bolster our …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, Secretary Pompeo
Europe and the China Challenge (June 19) MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STAT VIRTUAL COPENHAGEN DEMOCRACY SUMMIT COPENHAGEN DEMOCRACY SUMMIT MR RASMUSSEN: It’s a great pleasure for me to welcome our next speaker, the American Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. Good morning, Mr. Secretary. I think it’s morning in your time zone. I know you’ve been traveling from Hawaii where you …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington, Policy | Tags: China, Secretary Pompeo
Briefing with Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance Resources James L. Richardson and Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration Carol O’Connell On Sustaining U.S. Humanitarian Assistance Leadership in Response to COVID-19 (June 19) MR BROWN: Hey, good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for dialing in. Today’s announcement, which you may have seen in the Secretary’s statement …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19
Father’s Day, 2020 (June 19) Fathers are instrumental in helping prepare children for life, instilling in them the values essential to one day becoming responsible, grounded, and successful adults. As a Nation, we are grateful to the men dedicated to raising well‑rounded children. On Father’s Day, we honor and celebrate our fathers and father …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: Father's Day
The Conviction of U.S. Citizen Paul Whelan in Russia (June 15) The United States is outraged by the decision of a Russian court today to convict U.S. citizen Paul Whelan after a secret trial, with secret evidence, and without appropriate allowances for defense witnesses. We have serious concerns that Mr. Whelan was deprived of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Human Rights, Russia, Secretary Pompeo
The United States Condemns Maduro’s Latest Step to Rig the Next Venezuelan Election (June 15) Free elections are the path out of Venezuela’s deep political crisis. Unfortunately, on June 12, the Maduro regime-controlled Supreme Court continued to manipulate the Venezuelan Constitution by illegally naming a new, regime-aligned National Electoral Council (CNE). Venezuelans deserve an …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: corruption, Secretary Pompeo, venezuela
Building the Movement: America’s Youth Celebrate 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage (June 15) First Lady Melania Trump is excited to announce Building the Movement: America’s Youth Celebrate 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage, an exhibit honoring the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which gave American women the right to vote. The exhibit will …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington
The Chinese Communist Party is erasing Muslim identity (June 12)
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, News from Washington, Video
Proclamation on Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2020 (June 12) On Flag Day and throughout National Flag Week, we pay tribute to the American flag, the most recognizable symbol of the principles for which our Republic stands. For more than 200 years, the Stars and Stripes has represented liberty, justice, and the rule of law. Recently, as …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States
President Donald J. Trump and His Administration are Empowering Women to Enhance Peace and Prosperity Around the World (June 11) QUOTE “Nations that empower women are much wealthier, safer, and much more politically stable.” President Donald J. Trump EMPOWERING WOMEN TO PROMOTE PEACE: The Trump Administration is releasing new plans to enhance the safety, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, News, News from Washington, President of the United States
State Department Releases Women, Peace, and Security Implementation Plan (June 11) The United States is leading by example in women’s empowerment on the global stage. Today the Department of State released its Plan to Implement the U.S. Strategy on Women, Peace, and Security . The Strategy focuses on supporting women leaders around the world who make contributions to global security, including by ensuring the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Office of the Spokesperson, Peace, Secretary Pompeo, Security, The Secretary of State, Women’s Economic Empowerment
Briefing with Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker On the U.S.-Iraq Dialogue and Developments in Libya (June 11) MS ORTAGUS: Great, thank you. Welcome back, everybody. It’s our busy day. It’s our third briefing of the day, so thanks to everybody that had the time to dial in. And I’m glad we have …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iraq, Libya
Joint Statement on the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue (June 11) The delegation of the Republic of Iraq, led by Senior Under Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa, and the delegation of the United States Government, led by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale, held Strategic Dialogue discussions via …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iraq
Pompeo: No country cares more for religious freedom (June 10) The United States’ commitment to the protection of religious freedom around the world is unwavering. “There is no other nation that cares so deeply about religious freedom,” Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said. Pompeo and Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Sam …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, freedom of religion, Secretary Pompeo
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at a Press Availability on the Release of the 2019 International Religious Freedom Report (June 10) SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be with you all today. I’m here one more time, proudly, to talk about freedom and free societies. And while America is not a perfect nation by …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: International Religious Report 2019, Secretary Pompeo
On China’s Attempted Coercion of the United Kingdom (June 9) The United States stands with our allies and partners against the Chinese Communist Party’s coercive bullying tactics. In the latest example, Beijing has reportedly threatened to punish British bank HSBC and to break commitments to build nuclear power plants in the United Kingdom unless …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 June, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Secretary Pompeo
On the Chinese Communist Party’s Obscene Propaganda (June 6) The Chinese Communist Party’s callous exploitation of the tragic death of George Floyd to justify its authoritarian denial of basic human dignity exposes its true colors yet again. As with dictatorships throughout history, no lie is too obscene, so long as it serves the Party’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Democracy, Human Rights, Human Rights and Democracy, Secretary Pompeo, transparency
This Week in Iran Policy (June 5) So great to have Michael home. Just arrived. Very exciting. Thank you to Iran. Don’t wait until after U.S. Election to make the Big deal. I’m going to win. You’ll make a better deal now! – President Trump, @realDonaldTrump, June 5 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL POMPEO ON …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran Policy, Secretary Pompeo
Joint Communique by Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Small Group (June 4) At the invitation of Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi Di Maio and U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Small Group met virtually today to reaffirm our shared …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Defeating ISIS, ISIS
Secretary Pompeo delivered opening remarks at the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS’s Small Group (June 4) Secretary Pompeo Shares Remarks during Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Today, Secretary Pompeo delivered opening remarks at the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS’s Small Group. Posted by U.S. Department of State on Thursday, June 4, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Foreign Minister Di Maio. Luigi, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Video | Tags: Defeating ISIS, ISIS, Secretary of State
Fulfilling the President’s Generous Commitment to Provide Critical Medical Supplies Across the Globe (June 4) PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States has been the largest contributor to global health security and humanitarian assistance for more than a half century, saving lives all over the planet. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have truly mobilized …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Aid, Secretary Pompeo
Readout from the Vice President’s Governors Briefing on COVID-19 Response & Recovery (June 3) Today, Vice President Mike Pence led a discussion with the chief executives of approximately 50 States, territories, and the city of Washington, DC, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to update our Nation’s governors on local, State, and Federal …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Vice President of the United States | Tags: COVID-19
Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Partners on COVID-19 (June 3) The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, and the Republic of Korea. Secretary Pompeo and his counterparts discussed the importance of continued close coordination in response to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, Secretary Pompeo
31st Anniversary of Tiananmen Square (June 3) Today we honor the brave Chinese people whose peaceful calls for democracy, human rights, and a corruption-free society came to a violent end when the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) sent the People’s Liberation Army into Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, armed with tanks and guns. While the Tiananmen …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, News, News from Washington | Tags: Democracy, Human Rights, Tiananmen Square
Statement by the President (June 1) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. My fellow Americans: My first and highest duty as President is to defend our great country and the American people. I swore an oath to uphold the laws of our nation, and that is exactly what I will do. All Americans were …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: President Trump
Remarks by President Trump After Viewing SpaceX Demonstration Mission 2 Launch (May 30) Kennedy Space Center Cape Canaveral, Florida 3:25 P.M. EDT Q Mr. President, what did you think?THE PRESIDENT: It’s incredible — the technology, the power. I’m so proud of the people at NASA — all the people that worked together, public and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States, Science & Tech
Iranian regime official authorized police to kill protesters (May 29) A senior Iranian regime official authorized lethal force against peaceful protesters during nationwide demonstrations last November, leading to the killing of many civilians, including children, U.S. officials said. On May 20, U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo announced sanctions against the Iranian regime’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Regime
In Defense of Democracy in Venezuela (May 29) The United States reaffirms our commitment to Venezuela’s legitimate National Assembly and the 100 deputies across all party lines under interim President Guaido’s leadership, who daily face threats and intimidation by the illegitimate former Maduro regime. We strongly condemn the illegitimate former Maduro regime’s most recent …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Human Rights, Office of the Spokesperson, Prisoners, The Secretary of State, venezuela
This Week in Iran Policy (May 29) “President Trump’s maximum pressure campaign has constrained and countered Iran in unprecedented ways. We have deprived the clerical rulers of vast amounts of revenue. We have disrupted their financial networks and their sectarian networks. Because of our pressure, Iran’s leaders are facing a decision: either negotiate with …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Policy
Lifting arms embargo on Iran will fuel regime’s terrorism (May 28) The United States will not allow a 13-year arms embargo on the Iranian regime to expire and, if necessary, will use authority under an existing U.N. resolution to keep the restrictions in place. In a May 13 op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Special …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Sanctions
Briefing With Special Representative for Iran and Senior Advisor to Secretary Brian Hook And Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Dr. Christopher A. Ford on Keeping the World Safe from Iran’s Nuclear Program (May 27) MS ORTAGUS: Thank you so much, and thanks, everybody, for the second call of the day late in …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Countering Terrorism, Iran, Nuclear Weapons
Keeping the World Safe from Iran’s Nuclear Program (May 27) Today, I am announcing the end of the sanctions waiver covering all remaining JCPOA-originating nuclear projects in Iran – the Arak reactor conversion, the provision of enriched uranium for the Tehran Research Reactor, and the export of Iran’s spent and scrap research reactor fuel. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Iran, Nuclear Weapons, Secretary Pompeo
Freedom Online Coalition Statement on COVID-19 and Internet Freedom (May 27) The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is a group of 31 countries deeply committed to the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). We believe that the human rights and fundamental freedoms that individuals …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Human Rights, Key Documents, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, Global Health, internet freedom
Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS’s Small Group (May 27) U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo looks forward to co-hosting, with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, a virtual meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS on June 4 to review next steps in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Defeating ISIS, Secretary Pompeo
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Video | Tags: Georgia National Day, Phil Reeker
Georgia National Day (May 26) MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Georgia as you celebrate your Independence Day. The United States and Georgia have a strong strategic partnership built upon shared values and a deep love of freedom, independence, and unity. The United States remains …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia | Tags: Georgia National Day, Secretary Pompeo
This Week in Iran Policy (May 22) “Our maximum pressure campaign also entails demanding that the regime in Tehran treat its own people with respect and dignity. Today, the United States announces that it is imposing sanctions on 12 Iranian individuals and entities under human rights authorities.” -Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, Podium Briefing, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Policy, Secretary Pompeo
U.S. Participates in the International Donors Conference in Solidarity with the Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants (May 22) Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Carol Thompson O’Connell will lead the U.S. delegation to the May 26 International Donors Conference in Solidarity with the Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, News from Washington | Tags: Office of the Spokesperson, Refugees, U.S. Agency for International Development, venezuela
Iran’s Assassinations and Terrorist Activity Abroad (May 22) “The Iranian regime also continues to export cruelty outside its own borders. Last week, an Iranian dissident, Massoud Molavi, was assassinated in Istanbul after he defected to Turkey from Iran. The killing of Mr. Molavi is yet another tragic example in a long string of suspected …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Secretary Pompeo
U.S. leads world in intellectual property protection (May 21) The United States, the world’s largest economy, sets the standard for protecting inventors, creators and entrepreneurs, ranking first in a global intellectual property index. That is the conclusion of the 2020 International Intellectual Property Index , released by the Global Innovation Policy Center, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, News, News from Washington | Tags: business success, China, intellectual property rights, Trade
Briefing With Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Tibor Nagy on U.S. Support for Combating COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa (May 21) MR BROWN: Thank you. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to this on-the-record briefing with our Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of African Affairs Tibor Nagy, who has one of the very best names in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19
The United States Designates Company Providing Services for Iranian Airline Mahan Air’s Operations in China (May 19) The People’s Republic of China is one of the rapidly dwindling number of countries that welcomes Mahan Air, which ferries weapons and terrorists around the world for the Islamic Republic of Iran. Such cooperation has consequences. Today, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: China, Iran, Sanctions, venezuela
How to prevent another failure of democracy in Venezuela (May 18) It’s been two years since the illegitimate election of Nicolás Maduro, during which time Venezuela has plunged into even greater turmoil and suffering. Within five days of the May 20, 2018, election, 46 countries declared the results illegitimate, according to the Electoral Integrity Project . The …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: corruption, elections, Secretary Pompeo, venezuela
Remarks by President Trump on Vaccine Development (May 15) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you very much. It’s very hot today. Please, sit down. This is going to be a very hot one, and we apologize to everybody out there that’s going to suffer through it. But you know what? It’s better …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine
This Week in Iran Policy (May 15) “The Iranian people too know that the resources, the money being squandered, the loss of life that’s taking place – Iranian life – that’s taking place inside of Syria is not a good use of funds, especially at a time when Iran’s economy is suffering from low …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Policy
United States Publishes a Global Maritime Advisory to Counter Sanctions Evasion by Iran, North Korea, and Syria (May 14) The U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the U.S. Coast Guard issued a global advisory to alert the maritime industry, and those active in …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Maritime Matters, North Korea, Office of the Spokesperson, Sanctions, Syria
The United States Condemns Attempts by PRC-Affiliated Actors to Steal American COVID-19 Research (May 14) The United States condemns attempts by cyber actors and non-traditional collectors affiliated with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to steal U.S. intellectual property and data related to COVID-19 research, as announced in a May 13, 2020 warning by the Federal Bureau of Investigation …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, Intellectual Property, Secretary of State
Briefing With Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback On COVID-19 Impact on Religious Minorities (May 14) MS ORTAGUS: Thank you very much and good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us for this on-the-record briefing to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on religious minorities throughout the world. Just a reminder that this call is …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, religious freedom
Countries Certified as Not Cooperating Fully With U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts (May 13) Yesterday, the Department of State notified Congress that Iran, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, and Cuba were certified under Section 40A(a) of the Arms Export Control Act as “not cooperating fully” with U.S. counterterrorism efforts in 2019. This is the first year that …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, News, News from Washington | Tags: Arms Control, Bureau of Counterterrorism, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Counterterrorism, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Office of the Spokesperson, Syria, venezuela
Indo-Pacific Cooperation on COVID-19 (May 12) As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic and in planning for …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, News from Washington | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Indo-Pacific, Office of the Spokesperson, Partnerships, The Secretary of State
Transatlantic Cooperation on COVID-19 (May 12) As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic and in planning for …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Deputy Secretary of State, Global Health Multilateral, Office of the Spokesperson, Partnerships, The Secretary of State
North American Cooperation on COVID-19 (May 12) As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic and in planning …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, News from Washington | Tags: Canada, COVID-19, Global Health, Office of the Spokesperson, Partnerships, The Secretary of State
Condemning Heinous Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan Today (May 12) The United States condemns in the strongest terms the two horrific terrorist attacks in Afghanistan today. In an unconscionable assault, gunmen seized one of Kabul’s busiest hospitals, which housed a maternity ward run by Doctors Without Borders. In the hospital, the terrorists took the lives …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Afghanistan, Bureau of Counterterrorism
The United States Has Built the World’s Leading Coronavirus Testing System (May 11) We built the most advanced and robust testing anywhere in the world, and we’ve done more testing than any country anywhere in the world. President Donald J. Trump PROVIDING TESTING RESOURCES: President Donald J. Trump is working tirelessly to ensure that …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Testing, President Trump
Secretary Pompeo Speech Clip – America’s Commitment to Leading Global Health (May 11)
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Video | Tags: COVID-19, Global Health, Secretary Pompeo
Iranian regime profits from Maduro’s stolen gold (May 11) Mahan Air, Iran’s largest commercial airline, has been flying to Venezuela and leaving with tons of gold bars that the Maduro regime has stolen from the Venezuelan people, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said. “These flights must stop, and countries should do their part to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: corruption, Iran Sanctions, Terrorism, venezuela
Leading the World Against Iran’s Threats (May 9) MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Two years ago, President Trump announced the bold decision to protect the world from Iran’s violence and the nuclear threats it poses by exiting from the flawed Iran Deal and its façade of security. Since that time, we have built the strongest sanctions in history and prevented …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 May, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Anti-Semitism, Bureau of Counter terrorism, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Iran, Middle East, Nuclear Weapons, Secretary Pompeo
Presidential Message on the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (May 8) Seventy-five years ago today, the last remnants of the Nazi regime unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Powers, marking the end of World War II in Europe. Today, we celebrate the forces of freedom who defeated tyranny and emerged victorious in that monumental …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
Message on the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day) (May 8) Today we mark 75 years since the end of hostilities in Europe in the Second World War. We pay tribute today to all those who stood up for humanity and freedom in the face of tyranny, and we honor the sacrifices …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Pompeo, The Secretary of State
Briefing With Special Envoy Lea Gabrielle, Global Engagement Center Update on PRC Efforts to Push Disinformation and Propaganda around COVID (May 8) MS ORTAGUS: Thank you very much. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us early on this on-the-record briefing, which is embargoed, please, until the end of the call. This is an update …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, China, Coronavirus, Global Health, Russia
Briefing With Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs R. Clarke Cooper on the Political-Military Affairs Bureau’s Support for Global COVID Relief Efforts (May 8) MS ORTAGUS: Thank you and hello again, everybody. Good morning for the second time. I’m sorry that we’re loading you up on this Friday, but lots of, lots of news today. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, Egypt, Global Health
This Week in Iran Policy (May 8) “They’re telling the world that they’re broke and they need relief from American sanctions, they need humanitarian assistance. But we’ve offered humanitarian assistance, and the ayatollah and the kleptocrats, the theocrats that lead the Iranian regime today are still out spending money on things that don’t benefit …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Arms Control, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, China, Conventional Weapons, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Iran, Iran Policy, Office of the Spokesperson, Russia, The Secretary of State, Weapons
How Americans observed V-E Day during World War II (May 8) Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, when the Allied countries of World War II accepted the surrender of Nazi Germany, was celebrated as a festive holiday in many parts of the world. The occasion sparked unbridled, emotional public celebrations on May 8, 1945, in …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: History, News, News from Washington | Tags: international security, U.S. history, WWII
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Syria, The Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS
Joint Statement on the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War (May 7) The following is a joint statement by the U. S. Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Begin text: Marking the 75th anniversary of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: History, Key Officials, News, News from Washington
U.S. helps Pacific island countries fight COVID-19 (May 6) The United States is providing nearly $40 million to help Pacific Island nations prevent and control COVID-19. “I’m especially proud of the work that we’ve done in the Indo-Pacific region ,” Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said April 29 while discussing the U.S. COVID-19 global response . In the Pacific islands, the U.S. funding will help pay for improvements in lab preparation, infection control, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Human Rights, News, News from Washington, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Coronavirus, Disease prevention and control, Health Programs, social services, USAID
Joint Statement on United States – Czech Republic Joint Declaration on 5G Security (May 6) Taking into account that secure fifth generation wireless communications networks (5G) will be vital to both future prosperity and national security, the United States and the Czech Republic declare their desire to strengthen our cooperation on 5G. 5G will …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, News, News from Washington | Tags: 5G
Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad (May 5) MR BROWN: Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to what is our last scheduled on-the-record briefing …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19
Remarks by Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger to the Miller Center at the University of Virginia (May 4) The following is the English language version of a speech that was delivered by Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger in Mandarin Chinese. Click here for Mandarin version. Good morning everyone. I’m Matt Pottinger, the Deputy National Security Advisor, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington
U.S. helps counter COVID-19 outbreaks in Middle East and North Africa (May 4) The United States is providing more than $110 million to help countries in the Middle East and North Africa fight COVID-19, including Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Lebanon, Morocco, as well as the West Bank. The funding will improve disease detection and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Human Rights, News, News from Washington | Tags: humanitarian assistance, Iraq, Syria
The U.S. Is Leading the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Developing a Vaccine (May 4) As outlined in its recent Action Plan, the United States is bringing together the brightest minds in U.S. government agencies, the private sector, universities, and overseas partners to develop vaccines and therapeutic interventions to protect the world from …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19 Vaccine, Global Health
Briefing With Senior Administration Official and Senior State Department Official On U.S. Global Leadership in the International COVID-19 Response (May 4) SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: The United States and President Trump are leading the global effort to combat this pandemic. The United States is the single-largest health and humanitarian donor in the world, and the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19
World Press Freedom Day (May 2) MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE On World Press Freedom Day, recognized around the world on May 3, we highlight the critical role of independent media in facilitating the open exchange of information and ideas so vital to free, prosperous, and secure democratic societies. This year, as the world faces the COVID-19 pandemic, it is …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 May, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: and Labor, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, press freedom, The Secretary of State, World Press Freedom Day
Update: The United States is Continuing to Lead the Response to COVID-19 (May 1) Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. government’s action, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Months into fighting this pandemic at home and abroad, the United States remains the largest …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Aid
U.S. survivors of COVID-19 donate plasma (April 30) In March, when Diana Berrent became one of the first people in Port Washington, New York, to test positive for COVID-19, she wondered if she would become one of the first American survivors. The hope that she would make it and that her antibodies could potentially save …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19
Briefing With Special Representative for Iran and Senior Advisor to Secretary Brian Hook On Depriving Iran of the Weapons of War (April 30) MS ORTAGUS: Thank you. Happy Thursday afternoon, everybody. We will have an on-the-record briefing today. Per usual, this is embargoed until the end of the call, please. As Secretary Pompeo indicated yesterday, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Arms Control, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Iran
Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services; and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19 Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad (April 28) MS ORTAGUS: Thank you. Good afternoon, everybody. Great to talk to you today. So it …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19
Terrorist Attack in Afrin, Syria (April 28) 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. Initial reports indicate many victims were civilians, including children. Such cowardly acts of evil …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Countering, Office of the Spokesperson, Syria, Terrorism, Terrorist Attack in Syria
Remarks by President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force in Press Briefing (April 27) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everyone. Thank you. We continue to see evidence that our aggressive strategy is working and working at a very high level. Nationwide, the percent of tests that come back …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: COVID-19, Healthcare
Remarks by President Trump in a Meeting with Industry Executives on COVID-19 Response (April 27) THE PRESIDENT: Okay, thank you very much. And I’m honored to be joined by representatives of many great American retail companies, some of the greatest companies anywhere in the world. And we’re talking today about different things, and — …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: COVID-19, Healthcare
Joint Statement from the Co-Chairs of the Special ASEAN-United States Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (April 26) The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Lao PDR as the co-Chairs of the the Special ASEAN-United States Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Coronavirus …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Documents, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, Global Health
Iran’s Space Program is Dangerous, Not Peaceful (April 25) MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE For years, Iran has claimed its space program is purely peaceful and civilian. The Trump Administration has never believed this fiction. This week’s launch of a military satellite by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, makes clear what we have said all along: Iran’s space program is …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 April, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Arms Control, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Countering Terrorism, Iran, Iran Policy, Secretary Pompeo
This Week in Iran Policy (April 24) “If Iran needed aid on this, I would be willing to do something…they were hit very hard. Obviously, those numbers weren’t correct numbers that they reported. But if they needed help, if they needed aid, if they needed ventilators — we have thousands of ventilators currently on …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Policy
U.S. is the world’s largest donor to global public health (April 23) The United States is the world’s largest donor to global public health, donating billions of dollars each year to fight diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Ebola, malaria and, now, COVID-19. This commitment to global public health remains steadfast as the U.S. investigates the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, News from Washington | Tags: Coronavirus, Disease prevention and control, humanitarian assistance, WHO
Iran’s History of Naval Provocations (April 22) “I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea.” -President Donald J. Trump, Twitter, April 22, 2020 Iran has long used its naval forces to terrorize the international maritime community – this …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Policy
Remarks by President Trump and Vice President Pence at Tree Planting Ceremony in Recognition of Earth Day and Arbor Day (April 22) THE PRESIDENT: Hi, Mike. Hi. David, hi. Please, thank you. Everyone is very far away from each other. That’s good. We’re learning, right? Hi, Kevin. That’s really nice. Well, this is great …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States, Vice President of the United States | Tags: earth day
Briefing with Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs, on COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad (April 22) MR BROWN: Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to what I believe is our 10th briefing on …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, Global Health
The United States Is Assisting Pacific Island Countries To Respond to COVID-19 (April 22) As the leader in global health and humanitarian response to COVID-19, the United States has acted swiftly to monitor, respond to, and mitigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Pacific island countries. The Department of State is closely coordinating with U.S. interagency partners including …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Health Issues, News, News from Washington | Tags: Australia, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance
Remarks by President Trump and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force in Press Briefing (April 18) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Good afternoon. We continue to see a number of positive signs that the virus has passed its peak. It’s been very devastating all over the world. A hundred and eighty-four countries. Probably …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: COVID-19, Global Health
This Week in Iran Policy (April 17) “The very first thing we did when we learned that Iran was being hit in a significant way with this virus was to reach out and offer humanitarian assistance…We wanted to bring technical assistance and all the things that America can bring to help save Iranian lives.” …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Division for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions, Iran, Iran Sanctions
Proclamation on Days Of Remembrance Of Victims Of The Holocaust, 2020 (April 17) Our Nation’s annual observance of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, calls on all Americans to pause and reflect on the horrific atrocities committed by the Nazi regime against minority groups and other “undesirables” in the years leading up to and during …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: Holocaust Remembrance Day
Statement by the Political Directors of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Small Group (April 16) The Political Directors of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Small Group met today virtually to reaffirm our shared commitment to continue the fight against Daesh/ISIS and maintain unity of purpose and cohesiveness in Iraq and Syria. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Defeating ISIS, Iraq, ISIS, Syria
UPDATE: The United States is Continuing to Lead the Humanitarian and Health Assistance Response to COVID-19 (April 16) The U.S. Government is leading the world’s humanitarian and health response to the COVID-19 pandemic even while we battle the virus at home. As part of this comprehensive and generous response from the American people, the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Documents, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Aid
Release of U.S. Government Action Plan to Support the International Response to COVID-19 (April 16) In collaboration with U.S. departments and agencies, the Department of State is releasing the U.S. Government Action Plan to Support the International Response to COVID-19. Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. government’s action, the United States continues …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Aid
Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services; Deputy Assistant Secretary Hugo Yon, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs; and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad (April 16) MR BROWN: Good afternoon, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Aid, Healthcare
Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad (April 14) MS ORTAGUS: Thank you so much. Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to our daily briefing call. So since January 29th, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19
Remarks by President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force in Press Briefing (April 14) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everyone. My administration will do everything possible to help those communities get back on their feet. We’re speaking with the governors and representatives. FEMA is already on its way, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: COVID-19, Healthcare
Remarks by President Trump in a Meeting with Recovered COVID-19 Patients (April 14) THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much, everybody. This is a group of people who, in many cases, became quite famous because they went through a lot having to do with the coronavirus. A tremendous amount. And a lot of them …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States | Tags: COVID-19
Political Situation in Iraq (April 13) The United States looks forward to the formation of a new Iraqi Government capable of confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, ameliorating the country’s current economic distress, and bringing arms under state control. We welcome that Shia, Sunni, and Kurdish political leaders seem to have arrived at a consensus on government …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iraq, Secretary Pompeo
U.S. increases global COVID-19 Aid (April 13) The United States is pledging an additional $225 million to the global fight against COVID-19, strengthening its commitment to stopping the global pandemic. “We do this because we’re good and generous people,” U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said in announcing new COVID-19 funding April 7. “We …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, News from Washington, Science & Tech | Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Aid, Global Health
U.S. Assistance to Italy (April 11) During these difficult times, the United States is working in solidarity with our partners and Allies to provide humanitarian assistance to countries in need and to take all possible measures to combat the spread of coronavirus. Italy, one of our closest Allies and friends, has been at the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19 Aid, Italy
Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations; Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Julie Chung, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs; and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad (April 10) MR BROWN: Good afternoon, everyone, and thanks …
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: COVID-19, Global Health
