Sanctions Announcement on Russia (December 19) Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 19, 2018 Today, the Departments of State and the Treasury took joint action against Russia’s continued and blatant disregard for international norms. Specifically, the State Department added 12 individuals and entities to the List of Specified Persons (LSP) pursuant to Section 231 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 December, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Sanctions on Russia
Remarks at the United Nations Security Council Meeting on Iran (December 12) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State United Nations New York City December 12, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you very much, and good morning. Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate them.Just two days ago, the head of the IRGC’s airspace division, Amir Hajizadeh, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 December, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Iran, Iran Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
On the Attack in Strasbourg (December 12) Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 12, 2018 The United States stands in solidarity with France and condemns in the strongest terms the horrific act of terror in Strasbourg. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of those affected and with all the people of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 December, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Attack in Strasbourg
International Anticorruption Day (December 7) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 7, 2018 Corruption facilitates transnational crime, fuels terrorism, obstructs economic growth and development, weakens the rule of law, and undermines democracy. Ultimately, it endangers our national security. That is why, as we look ahead to International Anticorruption Day on December 9, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 December, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Secretary Pompeo
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A Keynote Speech by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Posted by
The German Marshall Fund of the United States on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo German Marshall Fund Brussels, Belgium December 4, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Ian, for the kind introduction. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 December, 2018 | Topics:
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Secretary Pompeo, Press Availability at NATO Headquarters (December 4) SECRETARY POMPEO: Good evening, everyone. I want to begin this evening by expressing my condolences to the Bush family on the passing of a great man, President George H. W. Bush. He embodied literally the best of America in his devotion to public service and his ardent ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: nato, Secretary Pompeo
Presidential Proclamation Announcing the Death of George H.W. Bush (December 1) It is my sorrowful duty to announce officially the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first President of the United States, on November 30, 2018. President Bush led a great American life, one that combined and personified two of our Nation’s greatest ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 December, 2018 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, News from Washington, President of the United States
Iran Test Launches Ballistic Missile Violating UN Security Council Ban (December 1) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 1, 2018 The Iranian regime has just test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile that is capable of carrying multiple warheads. The missile has a range that allows it to strike parts of Europe and anywhere ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 December, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Iran, Iran Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
STATEMENT: Georgia’s 2018 Presidential Election (November 30) The United States congratulates Salome Zourabichvili on her election as President of Georgia. We welcome the assessment by the OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission that Georgia’s presidential runoff was competitive and that candidates were able to campaign freely. We also share the Mission’s concerns and those of other international ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 November, 2018 | Topics:
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The Iranian Regime’s Transfer of Arms to Proxy Groups and Ongoing Missile Development (November 29) Brian Hook Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State and Special Representative for Iran Joint Base Anacostia – Bolling Washington, DC November 29, 2018 MODERATOR: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for waiting. Your excellencies, members of the diplomatic ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 November, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Iran, Iran Sanctions, Iran's Nuclear Program
Remarks at an Emergency UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine (November 26) Thank you, Mr. President. This morning I spoke with President Trump and Secretary Pompeo and my statement reflects the concerns at the highest level of the American government. For the past four years, the international community has spoken with a strong, clear, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 November, 2018 | Topics:
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Iran’s President Works To Further Isolate Iranian Regime From Both World and Iranian People (November 26) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 26, 2018 Iranian President Rouhani has once again called for the destruction of Israel. He referred to it as a “cancerous tumor” and a “fake regime.” Such statements inflame tensions ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 November, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Iran, Iran Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
Russia’s Dangerous Escalation in the Kerch Strait (November 26) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 26, 2018 The United States expresses its deep concern over the incident in the Black Sea that occurred November 25 as Ukrainian vessels attempted to transit through the Kerch Strait. Reports that Russian vessels rammed and fired ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 November, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Secretary Pompeo, ukraine
Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Ukrainian President Poroshenko (November 26) Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 26, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke on the phone with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko today to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine in the Black Sea near the Kerch Strait. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 November, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Secretary Pompeo, ukraine
Joint Statement on U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership (November 16) Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 16, 2018 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Ukraine on the occasion of the 2018 U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission Meeting in Washington, DC. Begin text: U.S. Secretary of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 November, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis
| Tags: Secretary Pompeo
Countering Iran’s Global Terrorism (November 13) Nathan A. Sales Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism Washington Institute for Near East Policy Counterterrorism Lecture Series Washington, DC November 13, 2018 Thanks for that warm introduction and for hosting me here. It’s a real pleasure to participate in the Washington Institute’s Counterterrorism Lecture Series. A number of my predecessors ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 November, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Iran Sanctions
Condemning Sham “Elections” in Russia-controlled Eastern Ukraine (November 12) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC November 12, 2018 The United States joins our European Allies and partners in condemning the November 11 sham “elections” in Russia-controlled eastern Ukraine. Yesterday’s illegitimate processes were an attempt by Moscow to institutionalize its Donbas proxies, the so-called “Donetsk and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 November, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo And Secretary of Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin at a Press Availability on Iran Sanctions (November 5) MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Foreign Press Center. We are pleased to have with us this morning Secretary Pompeo and Secretary Mnuchin. They’ll both have some opening remarks and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 November, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Iran Sanctions
Press Availability With Secretary of Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin (November 5) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington Foreign Press Center Washington, DC MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Foreign Press Center. We are pleased to have with us this morning Secretary Pompeo and Secretary Mnuchin. They’ll both have some opening remarks and then ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 November, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, News from Washington
| Tags: Iran Sanctions
Constraining Iran’s Nuclear Program (November 5) Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 5, 2018 Iran cannot be trusted to have vital constraints on its nuclear program lifted. The United States is committed to ensuring that Iran never comes close to possessing a nuclear weapon. Starting today, all nuclear cooperation with Iran, except for the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 November, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Iran's Nuclear Program
Iran sanctions/Europe in an on-record briefing by Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook (November 2) Press Correspondent’s Room Washington, D.C. MR HOOK: I’m happy to take questions. And you’ve heard the Secretary talk. I just (inaudible). QUESTION: What are the eight countries? MR HOOK: Huh? QUESTION: What are the eight countries? QUESTION: What are ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 November, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Iran Sanktions
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin on Iran Sanctions (November 2) MS NAUERT: Thank you, sir. Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today’s on-the-record call on the Iran snapback sanctions. We’re pleased to have with us Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of the Treasury ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 November, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Iran Sanctions
International Religious Freedom Day (October 26) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC October 26, 2018 Today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRF Act) into law. The IRF Act expanded U.S. foreign policy capabilities to promote and defend religious freedom around the world. It ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 October, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: International Religious Freedom Day
Outlaw Regime: A Chronicle of Iran’s Destructive Activities Click here to Download the
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 October, 2018 | Topics:
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Confronting Iran: The Trump Administration’s Strategy (October 15) Op-Ed Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Foreign Affairs October 15, 2018 The end of the Cold War forced new thinking among policymakers and analysts about the greatest challenges to U.S. national security. The emergence of al Qaeda,
cybercriminals, and other dangerous entities affirmed the threat of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 October, 2018 | Topics:
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Statement on Lugar Center (October 6) We’ve seen those reports in Russian media. They’re nonsense and typical of Russian misinformation and propaganda campaigns. I note that Georgia, with German support, has organized an international “peer review compliance exercise” of the Lugar Center to be conducted in November. The Russians have declined to participate. For further ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 October, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Lugar Center
Earthquake and Tsunami in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia (September 30) Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC The United States conveys its condolences and support to all of those in Indonesia affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck Central Sulawesi on September 28. U.S. Mission Indonesia is closely monitoring the situation and has not ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 September, 2018 | Topics:
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Remarks by President Trump to the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly | New York, NY (September 25) United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 10:38 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Madam President, Mr. Secretary-General, world leaders, ambassadors, and distinguished delegates: One year ago, I stood before you for the first time in this ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 September, 2018 | Topics:
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International Day of Democracy (September 15) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 15, 2018 On this International Day of Democracy, the United States reaffirms its unwavering belief in democracy as the form of government with the greatest capacity to advance peace, prosperity, and security, and to safeguard the universal human rights, fundamental freedoms, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 September, 2018 | Topics:
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Russia-backed Sham Elections in Ukraine (September 12) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 12, 2018 The United States condemns the announcement of a plan to conduct “elections” in the so-called “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics.” Given the continued control of these territories by the Russian Federation, genuine elections are inconceivable, and grossly contravene Russia’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 September, 2018 | Topics:
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On the Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks (September 10) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC September 10, 2018 Tomorrow we honor the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the terrorist attacks 17 years ago on September 11. Tomorrow also marks six years since the tragic loss in Libya of Ambassador J. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 September, 2018 | Topics:
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Assistant Secretary Mitchell Travel to Tbilisi and Skopje (September 10) Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 10, 2018 Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs A. Wess Mitchell will travel to Europe from September 11 to 14. On September 11, he will arrive in Tbilisi, Georgia, where he will meet with senior ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 September, 2018 | Topics:
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Joint Statement on Libya on the Situation in Tripoli (September 1) The Governments of France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States strongly condemn the continued escalation of violence in and around Tripoli that has caused many casualties and continues to endanger the lives of innocent civilians. We reiterate that the targeting of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 September, 2018 | Topics:
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U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions (GID) on Georgian conflict (June 20) Press Statement Geneva, June 20, 2018 At the forty-fourth round of the Geneva International Discussion (GID) in the conflict in Georgia, June 19-20, the United States reiterated its support for Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 June, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Geneva International Discussions, Georgian conflict
Assistant Secretary Mitchell’s Remarks at Carnegie Europe (June 20) Thank you Tomas for that very warm introduction. And I can tell you that the feelings are entirely mutual. I appreciate the friendship that I’ve developed with Tomas over the years and have great respect for him as an intellectual and former policy maker, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 June, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Assistant Secretary Mitchell
Assistant Secretary Mitchell’s Remarks at The Prague European Summit (June 20) I can’t tell you how delighted I am to be in Prague. Prague really holds a special place in my heart. I have built a lot of friendships here over the years. I see several friendly faces in the audience, people that I’ve ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 June, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Assistant Secretary Mitchell, Prague European Summit
Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit (June 12) President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 June, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Remarks by President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Before Bilateral Meeting (June 11) Capella Hotel Singapore 9:08 A.M. SGT Q Mr. President, how do you feel (inaudible)? PRESIDENT TRUMP: I feel really great. We’re going to have a great discussion and, I ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 June, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Statement on Georgian Territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia (May 30) The United States strongly condemns the Syrian regime’s intention to establish diplomatic relations with the Russian-occupied Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. These regions are part of Georgia. The United States’ position on Abkhazia and South Ossetia is unwavering. We fully support Georgia’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 May, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Abkhazia, South Ossetia
Remarks by President Trump at a Memorial Day Ceremony (May 28) Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia 11:47 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everyone. Thank you very much. What an honor. Secretary Mattis — AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: And I love you, too. (Laughter.) General Dunford, Joint Chiefs, members ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Statement by Secretary Pompeo: Georgia National Day (May 26) On behalf of the Government of the United States, I would like to wish the Government of Georgia and the Georgian people a joyous Independence Day. This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Democratic Republic of Georgia, the first independent Georgian state in modern ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Calling Russia To Account for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17 (May 25) Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 25, 2018 We strongly support the decisions by the Netherlands and Australia to call Russia to account for its role in the July 2014 downing of Malaysia Flight #17 (MH-17) over eastern Ukraine and the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 May, 2018 | Topics:
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Readout of Vice President Mike Pence’s Meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili (May 23) Vice President Mike Pence met today with Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili of the Republic of Georgia. The Vice President welcomed Prime Minister Kvirikashvili to the Vice President’s Residence as a follow up to Vice President Pence’s trip to Georgia last year. Both affirmed the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia
After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy (May 21) Mike Pompeo Secretary of State The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC May 21, 2018 MS JAMES: Good morning. (Applause.) Welcome to the Heritage Foundation. My name is Kay James and I have the honor of being the president here. It is a pleasure and honor to welcome our ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Remarks at the 2018 Plenary Session of the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership (May 21) Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili Treaty Room Washington, DC May 21, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good morning. Good morning, Prime Minister. Welcome and congratulations on your hundredth anniversary of your independence. That’s a major milestone along the way. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Secretary’s Remarks: On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (May 17) Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC The United States stands for the protection of fundamental freedoms and universal human rights. Our nation was founded on the bedrock principle that we are all created equal – and that every person ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AND NATO SECRETARY GENERAL STOLTENBERG BEFORE EXPANDED BILATERAL MEETING Cabinet Room 2:25 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. And today I’m honored to welcome Secretary General Stoltenberg back to the White House as we prepare for the upcoming NATO Summit in July. That will be both interesting and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Statement on Closure of Controlled Crossing Points in Russian Occupied Georgian Territory of South Ossetia (May 8) Heather Nauert, Spokesperson The United States is concerned by the decision of de facto South Ossetian authorities to temporarily close controlled crossing points in Georgia along the administrative boundary line in the Russian-occupied territory of South Ossetia. These ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
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REMARKS: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo At a Press Availability (April 27) NATO Headquarters Brussels, Belgium SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s truly been an honor to be here in Brussels today. I received a very warm welcome from my counterparts. It’s never good to be late on your first day of work, and so ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 April, 2018 | Topics:
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Holding Russia Accountable for Chemical Weapons Use in Salisbury, UK (April 18) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC April 18, 2018 Today, the UN Security Council and the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) met to discuss the OPCW’s recent findings related to the March 4 use of a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 April, 2018 | Topics:
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Joined by Allies, President Trump Takes Action to End Syria’s Chemical Weapons Attacks (April 14) The devastating images that emerged from Douma, Syria, on April 7 reveal the unique and gruesome danger that chemical weapons pose to the world. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s latest attack on innocent civilians violated his regime’s obligations under international ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
United States Welcomes Georgia Peace Initiative (April 4) Statement by Heather Nauert The United States welcomes Georgia’s package of proposals to improve the lives of people living in Georgia’s regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. These measures help address the needs of the most vulnerable populations on both sides of the Administrative Boundary Lines and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia (March 29) Press Statement by the U.S. Delegation At the forty-third round of the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia, March 27-28, the United States condemned the tragic death of Georgian citizen Archil Tatunashvili following his arrest and detention in South Ossetia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 March, 2018 | Topics:
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Holding Russia Accountable for Its Destabilizing Behavior (March 26) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 26, 2018 On March 4, Russia used a military-grade nerve agent to attempt to murder a British citizen and his daughter in Salisbury. This attack on our Ally the United Kingdom put countless innocent lives at risk and resulted ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 March, 2018 | Topics:
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Statement from the Press Secretary (February 15) In June 2017, the Russian military launched the most destructive and costly cyber-attack in history. The attack, dubbed “NotPetya,” quickly spread worldwide, causing billions of dollars in damage across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It was part of the Kremlin’s ongoing effort to destabilize Ukraine and demonstrates ever ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 February, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: NotPetya
Statement by President Trump on the Shooting in Parkland, Florida (February 15) Diplomatic Room 11:22 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, today I speak to a nation in grief. Yesterday, a school filled with innocent children and caring teachers became the scene of terrible violence, hatred, and evil. Around 2:30 yesterday afternoon, police ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Florida, Shooting in Parkland
Chemical Weapons Attack in Saraqib, Syria (February 5) Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC February 5, 2018 The United States is gravely alarmed by continued allegations of the use of chlorine gas by the Syrian Regime to terrorize innocent civilians, this time in Idlib Province near Saraqib. This attack is the sixth such ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 February, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Chemical Weapons Attack in Saraqib
U.S. on Russia’s Violations of Georgian Sovereignty (February 1) The United States condemns the Russian Federation’s approval of an agreement with the de facto leaders in Georgia’s breakaway region of South Ossetia regarding a joint military force. We do not recognize the legitimacy of this so-called “treaty,” which does not constitute a valid international agreement. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Violations of Georgian Sovereignty
President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than 1 year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, State of the Union Address
Remarks at a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Warsaw Ghetto Heroes Monument (January 27) Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Warsaw, Poland January 27, 2018 SECRETARY TILLERSON: On behalf of the American people, I’m honored today to recognize, along with our Polish friends, and commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Auschwitz-Birkenau was a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 January, 2018 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, News from Washington
| Tags: Rex Tillerson, Warsaw Ghetto Heroes Monument
Attack in Kabul (January 27) Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC January 27, 2018 The United States strongly condemns today’s horrific attack in Kabul. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims who were injured and killed, and we mourn all those who lost their lives in this senseless attack. The Taliban’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 January, 2018 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, News from Washington
| Tags: Attack in Kabul, Rex Tillerson
Russia’s Violations of Georgian Sovereignty (January 26) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC January 26, 2018 The United States condemns the Russian Federation’s ratification of an agreement with the de facto leaders in Georgia’s breakaway region of South Ossetia regarding a joint military force. We do not recognize the legitimacy of this so-called “treaty,” which ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Abkhazia, Russia's Violations of Georgian Sovereignty, South Ossetia
Presidential Message on International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 26) Tomorrow marks the 73rd anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi death and concentration camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. We take this opportunity to recall the Nazis’ systematic persecution and brutal murder of six million Jewish people. In their death camps and under their inhuman rule, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Holocaust Remembrance Day
On this year’s Day of Remembrance, we honor the brave men and women of NASA who lost their lives in our Nation’s eternal quest to expand the boundaries of human potential. The dedication and sacrifice of the Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia crews, remind us of the true bravery and resiliency of the American spirit, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 January, 2018 | Topics:
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Statement on the Sentencing of Afgan Mukhtarli (January 12) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC January 12, 2018 The United States is disturbed by the January 12 sentencing of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli to a six-year prison term. Mr. Mukhtarli was reportedly abducted in Georgia on May 30 and subsequently arrested in Azerbaijan on smuggling ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 January, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Afgan Mukhtarli
Press Statement on the Continuing Protests in Iran (January 4) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC January 4, 2018 We continue to monitor closely the protests and violence in Iran. The Iranian people have been expressing their desire for dignified treatment, an end to corruption, improved transparency, and increased economic opportunities. Protestors have also demanded ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 January, 2018 | Topics:
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| Tags: Protests in Iran
Joint Statement of the 2017 U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission Working Group on People-to-People and Cultural Exchanges (December 22) Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs December 22, 2017 ________________________________ The U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission’s Working Group on People-to-People and Cultural Exchanges met December 15 in Washington, D.C., to advance cooperation in the areas of education, public ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia
Annual Report on the Implementation of the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act (December 20) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC December 20, 2017 Today the State Department submitted to Congress the fifth annual report on the U.S. government’s actions to implement the Act. As part of this report, the State Department, in consultation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Reports
| Tags: Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act
2017 National Security Strategy of the United States of America President Donald Trump’s first annual U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) was released on December 18. It is an Executive Branch report to Congress that outlines the President’s vision for the U.S. national security strategy, and will serve as the foundation for subsequent strategies such as DoD’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 December, 2017 | Topics:
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Statement from President Donald J. Trump Regarding Attack in New York City (December 11) Today’s attempted mass murder attack in New York City—the second terror attack in New York in the last two months—once again highlights the urgent need for Congress to enact legislative reforms to protect the American people. First and foremost, as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Attack in New York City, Donald J. Trump
Statement by President Trump on Jerusalem (December 6) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. When I came into office, I promised to look at the world’s challenges with open eyes and very fresh thinking. We cannot solve our problems by making the same failed assumptions and repeating the same failed strategies of the past. Old challenges ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Jerusalem
Statement on the Latest D.P.R.K. Missile Launch (November 28) Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 28, 2017 The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of what is likely an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, indiscriminately threatening its neighbors, the region and global stability. The D.P.R.K.’s relentless pursuit of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, South & Central Asia
| Tags: D.P.R.K. Missile Launch
Statement from the President on the Terrorist Attack in New York City (October 31) Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of today’s terrorist attack in New York City and their families. My Administration will provide its full support to the New York City Police Department, including through a joint investigation with the Federal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 31 October, 2017 | Topics:
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| Tags: Terrorist Attack in New York City
Joint Statement of the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission Defense and Security Cooperation Working Group (September 12) Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 12, 2017 The Security and Defense Working Group of the U.S.–Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission met on September 8, 2017, in Washington, DC. The Working Group noted the historic events leading up ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
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The United States Urges Russia to Respect Georgia’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity (August 9) Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON The United States views the visit of President Putin to the Russian occupied Georgian territory of Abkhazia as inappropriate and inconsistent with the principles underlying the Geneva International Discussions, to which Russia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 August, 2017 | Topics:
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Statement by President Donald J. Trump on Signing the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act” (August 2) Today, I signed into law the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act,” which enacts new sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia. I favor tough measures to punish and deter bad behavior by the rogue regimes in Tehran ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Statement by the President (August 2) Today, I have signed into law H.R. 3364, the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.” While I favor tough measures to punish and deter aggressive and destabilizing behavior by Iran, North Korea, and Russia, this legislation is significantly flawed. In its haste to pass this legislation, the Congress included ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Second Lady Karen Pence to Meet with Art Therapists in Eastern Europe (July 27) WASHINGTON, DC – Second Lady Karen Pence will travel to Tallinn, Estonia; Tbilisi, Georgia; and Podgorica, Montenegro July 29-August 2, 2017. In Tallinn, Estonia, Mrs. Pence will tour a medical center and participate in a roundtable discussion with art therapists. Art ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 July, 2017 | Topics:
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Statement on American Citizens Unjustly Detained in Iran (July 21) President Donald J. Trump and his Administration are redoubling efforts to bring home all Americans unjustly detained abroad. The United States condemns hostage takers and nations that continue to take hostages and detain our citizens without just cause or due process. For nearly forty years, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Statement from President Donald J. Trump on the Liberation of Mosul (July 10) Today, Iraqi Security Forces, supported by the United States and the Global Coalition, liberated the city of Mosul from its long nightmare under the rule of ISIS. We congratulate Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, the Iraqi Security Forces, and all Iraqis for their ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Background Briefing on the Ceasefire in Syria (July 7) Senior State Department Official Via Teleconference Washington, DC July 7, 2017 MODERATOR: All right. Thank you, sir. Good afternoon and thanks for joining us for this background call on the southwest Syria ceasefire arrangement. [Senior State Department Official] is joining us on this call. Earlier today, as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 July, 2017 | Topics:
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Vice President Mike Pence to Travel to Estonia, Georgia, and Montenegro (June 29) WASHINGTON, DC – At the direction of President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Tallinn, Estonia; Tbilisi, Georgia; and Podgorica, Montenegro July 30-August 2, 2017. In Tallinn, Estonia, the Vice President will meet with Estonian Prime Minister Jüri Ratas and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: Mike Pence, Vice President Mike Pence to Travel to Georgia
Remarks by Secretary of Defense James Mattis (June 28) Marshall Center, Garmisch, Germany Wednesday, 28 June 2017 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JIM MATTIS: Thank you, Keith, old friend, Minister von der Leyen, there is probably no one that I would rather be here today with than my esteemed fellow Minister, the first Minister to call on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 June, 2017 | Topics:
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Statement from the Press Secretary on the Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan (June 25) The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Parachinar and Quetta on Friday. These attacks, which deliberately targeted civilians, and killed over 80 people, are a strong reminder of the threat posed throughout the region by the scourge of terrorism. We stand with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 June, 2017 | Topics:
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Remarks by President Trump and President Poroshenko of Ukraine (June 20) 11:09 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to be with President Poroshenko of the Ukraine — a place that we’ve all been very much involved in. And you’ve been seeing it and everybody has been reading about it. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis
Statement by Ambassador Nikki R. Haley on World Refugee Day (June 20) “As a wife and mother, it is hard to imagine the kind of terror that leads to families leaving their homes for the unknown. The Syrian refugee parents we met on our trip to Jordan and Turkey all wanted the same things for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 June, 2017 | Topics:
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Ceasefire in Southwest Syria (June 17) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 17, 2017 We understand that a 48 hour ceasefire went into effect at 12 noon Syria time in southwest Syria. We welcome any initiative to reduce tensions and violence in southern Syria and thereby call on the Syrian regime to live up ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 June, 2017 | Topics:
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Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Tehran (June 7) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 7, 2017 The United States condemns the terrorist attacks in Tehran today. We express our condolences to the victims and their families, and send our thoughts and prayers to the people of Iran. The depravity of terrorism has no place ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Terrorist Attacks in Tehran
United States Condemns Attacks in London (June 3) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 3, 2017 The United States condemns the cowardly attacks targeting innocent civilians in London this evening. We understand U.K. police are currently treating these as terrorist incidents. The United States stands ready to provide any assistance authorities in the United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Attacks in London
Statement on the Abduction and Arrest of Afgan Mukhtarli (June 3) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 3, 2017 The United States is disturbed by the reported abduction in Tbilisi, Georgia, and subsequent arrest in Azerbaijan of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli on May 30. We are also troubled by the May 25 arrest in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Arrest of Afgan Mukhtarli
Attack at Resorts World Manila (June 2) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 2, 2017 We offer our deepest condolences to the loved ones and friends of those who were killed at Resorts World Manila. We hope for a speedy recovery to those who were injured. In the face of this tragedy, the United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Attack at Resorts World Manila
Statement by President Trump on the Paris Climate Accord (June 1) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you. I would like to begin by addressing the terrorist attack in Manila. We’re closely monitoring the situation, and I will continue to give updates if anything happens during this period of time. But it is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad (May 30) Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 30, 2017 We condemn in the strongest possible terms the recent barbaric attacks carried out by ISIS terrorists in Baghdad. These brutal attacks, whose victims included innocent children breaking the Ramadan fast and elderly Iraqis collecting their pensions, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 May, 2017 | Topics:
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Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Ramadan (May 26) On behalf of the American people, I would like to wish all Muslims a joyful Ramadan. During this month of fasting from dawn to dusk, many Muslims in America and around the world will find meaning and inspiration in acts of charity and meditation that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Statement by President Donald J. Trump on the Attack in Egypt (May 26) Terrorists are engaged in a war against civilization, and it is up to all who value life to confront and defeat this evil. This merciless slaughter of Christians in Egypt tears at our hearts and grieves our souls. Wherever innocent blood is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Joint Statement of the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission Working Group on Democracy and Governance (May 23) The U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission’s (SPC) Democracy and Governance Working Group met on May 23 in Tbilisi to review progress on goals set at the Working Group’s June 2016 meeting in Tbilisi and discuss new challenges. The United States ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 May, 2017 | Topics:
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Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development Fact Sheet: FY 2018 Budget Request (May 23) The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) bolster U.S. national security, assert U.S. leadership and influence, and advance our economic interests across the globe. The combined budget request of $37.6 billion for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 May, 2017 | Topics:
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Secretary Tillerson’s Meeting With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (May 10) Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 10, 2017 The below is attributable to Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Tillerson met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today in Washington for more than an hour to discuss a range of issues including Ukraine, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 May, 2017 | Topics:
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| Tags: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia (May 10) President Donald J. Trump met today with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia, following on the visit of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Moscow last month. President Trump emphasized the need to work together to end the conflict ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili (May 8) The Vice President met today with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili at the White House. The two leaders affirmed the strength of the U.S.-Georgia strategic partnership that has continued to grow stronger for 25 years and emphasized the importance of Georgia’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 May, 2017 | Topics:
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| Tags: Prime Minister Kvirikashvili, Vice President's Meeting with Georgian Prime Minister
Secretary Tillerson’s Call With Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov (May 5) Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 5, 2017 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: The Secretary of State spoke by phone with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov today about the efforts to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in Syria. The Secretary looks forward ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 May, 2017 | Topics:
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Statement on Russia, Turkey, and Iran’s De-Escalation Zones Plan for Syria (May 4) Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 4, 2017 Russia, Turkey, and Iran, at the conference in Astana, announced agreement today on an effort to reduce the violence in certain areas of Syria. The United States was represented at the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
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World Press Freedom Day (May 3) Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC May 3, 2017 Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of a free press around the world. We honor those men and women who work tirelessly, often at great personal risk, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
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Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation (May 2) President Donald J. Trump of the United States and President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation spoke today regarding Syria. President Trump and President Putin agreed that the suffering in Syria has gone on for far too long ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 May, 2017 | Topics:
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Statement on Syria Bombing (April 15) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC April 15, 2017 The United States strongly condemns today’s barbaric attacks against innocent civilians, including women and children, in northern Syria. We remain firmly committed to defeating terrorists, including ISIS and al-Qaeda, as our top priority in Syria. We deplore any act that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 April, 2017 | Topics:
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Statement on Attacks in Egypt (April 9) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC April 9, 2017 The United States condemns in the strongest terms the barbaric attacks on Christian places of worship in Tanta and Alexandria that killed dozens of innocent people and injured many more on this holy day of Palm Sunday. We express ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 April, 2017 | Topics:
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United States Condemns Illegitimate Elections and Referenda in Georgia’s Occupied Territories (April 7) Statement by Mark Toner, Acting Spokesperson The United States condemns and does not recognize the results of the illegitimate elections conducted in Abkhazia on March 12 and March 26 or the election planned for April 9 in South Ossetia. The United States ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 April, 2017 | Topics:
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Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria, Statement by Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson (April 4) Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC April 4, 2017 The United States strongly condemns the chemical weapons attack in Idlib province, the third allegation of the use of such weapons in the past month alone. There are reports ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 April, 2017 | Topics:
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Statement from President Donald J. Trump on chemical attack in Syria (April 4) Today’s chemical attack in Syria against innocent people, including women and children, is reprehensible and cannot be ignored by the civilized world. These heinous actions by the Bashar al-Assad regime are a consequence of the past administration’s weakness and irresolution. President Obama ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 April, 2017 | Topics:
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Background Briefing on the Effort to Defeat ISIS (April 4) Senior State Department Official Via Teleconference Washington, DC April 4, 2017 MODERATOR: Thank you very much, and thanks to all the participants who joined us this afternoon. This is a on-background conference call with [Senior State Department Official]. Just a reminder of our ground rules: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Defeating ISIS
The United States Condemns the Attack in St. Petersburg, Russia (April 3) Press Statement Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC April 3, 2017 The United States condemns today’s reprehensible attack on passengers of the St. Petersburg metro system. We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of those who were killed, and our thoughts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 April, 2017 | Topics:
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| Tags: Attack in St. Petersburg
Helsinki Commission Statement on Territorial Integrity of Georgia (March 30) WASHINGTON—Helsinki Commission Chairman Senator Roger Wicker (MS) and Ranking Commissioner Senator Ben Cardin (MD) today introduced a Senate resolution supporting the territorial integrity of the nation of Georgia. “The Russian government has tried to undermine Georgian sovereignty and territorial integrity for far too long,” said ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 March, 2017 | Topics:
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U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia Press Statement by the U.S. Delegation (March 29) Geneva, Switzerland March 29, 2017 At the thirty-ninth round of the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia March 28-29, the United States welcomed the continued functioning of the Gali and Ergneti Incident Prevention ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
We condemn these horrific acts of violence, and whether they were carried out by troubled individuals or by terrorists, the victims know no difference.
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, News from Washington, Press Releases
| Tags: London, Rex Tillerson
United States Deeply Concerned by Closure of Crossing Points in Georgia’s Abkhazia Region (March 6) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC March 6, 2017 The United States is deeply concerned by the decision of de facto Abkhaz authorities to close two controlled crossing points along the administrative boundary line of the occupied territory of Abkhazia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 March, 2017 | Topics:
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UN Spokesperson: Note to Correspondents in response to questions (February 27) In response to questions on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the Spokesman has the following to say: We are concerned about recent reports of clashes along the Line of Contact in and around Nagorno-Karabakh. The Secretary-General underlines his full support for the ongoing efforts of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 March, 2017 | Topics:
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Second Anniversary of the Murder of Boris Nemtsov (February 27) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC February 27, 2017 On February 27, 2015, Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was assassinated just outside the Kremlin. Today, United States Ambassador to Russia John Tefft visited the Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge to honor Nemtsov’s memory. Though Boris Nemtsov is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 February, 2017 | Topics:
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United States Condemns Attack on Special Monitoring Missions in Eastern Ukraine (February 26) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC February 26, 2017 The United States is closely monitoring the growing violence in eastern Ukraine in recent weeks and the continuing failure of the combined-Russian separatist forces to honor the cease-fire called for under the Minsk ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis
Third Anniversary of Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity (February 20) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC February 20, 2017 Three years ago, thousands of Ukrainians came together on the Maidan, Kyiv’s central square, to demand that their voices be heard. Braving subzero temperatures and violence by security forces, these Ukrainians peacefully called on their government to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis
Press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg following the meeting of the NATO-Georgia Commission at the level of Defence Ministers (February 16) Good afternoon. We just conducted a good meeting of the NATO-Georgia Commission. We examined the security situation in Georgia and we consulted on Black Sea security, including NATO’s strengthened presence in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 February, 2017 | Topics:
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Joint Press Statements at the February 2017 Defense Ministerial: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the US Secretary of Defense, Jim Mattis (February 15) Source:
NATO So, good afternoon. Secretary Mattis, it’s great to welcome you to NATO Headquarters. We spoke on the phone on the first day when you had taken up your position as Secretary ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 February, 2017 | Topics:
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| Tags: Jim Mattis, nato, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the US Secretary of Defense
Statement: United States Condemns Planned Illegitimate Referendum in South Ossetia (February 14) The U.S. Embassy condemns the decision to conduct an illegitimate “referendum” in Georgia’s South Ossetia region, planned for April 9. Such provocative actions erode trust and confidence and undermine the Geneva International Discussions. The United States will not recognize the results of an illegitimate referendum that is conducted in Georgian territory without ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 February, 2017 | Topics:
Embassy, News, News from Washington, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi
Statement On Recent Events in Tripoli (February 10) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC February 10, 2017 The United States notes with serious concern reports that numerous tactical vehicles from an organization claiming to be the “Libyan National Guard” have entered Tripoli. This deployment has the potential to further destabilize the already fragile security situation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 February, 2017 | Topics:
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| Tags: Events in Tripoli
Statement by National Security Advisor Michael T. Flynn on Iran (February 3) Today, the United States sanctioned twenty-five individuals and entities that provide support to Iran’s ballistic missile program and to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force. The Islamic Republic of Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism and engages in and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 February, 2017 | Topics:
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| Tags: Iran
Cease-Fire Violations in Eastern Ukraine (January 31) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC January 31, 2017 The United States is deeply concerned with the recent spike in violence in eastern Ukraine around Avdiivka-Yasynuvata. Since January 28, the OSCE’s Special Monitoring Mission has reported a dramatic increase in fighting, including with heavy artillery and other weapons ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 31 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis
| Tags: ukraine
Secretary of State John Kerry: Farewell Remarks to Employees (January 19) SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you. (Cheers.) Thank you, thank you, thank you very much. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. I accept the nomination. (Laughter.) Thank you very much. That was – that silenced it pretty fast. (Laughter.) I am leaving here, obviously, with sadness. It’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, News from Washington
| Tags: John Kerry
Remarks by the President in Final Press Conference (January 18) THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Let me start out by saying that I was sorely tempted to wear a tan suit today — (laughter) — for my last press conference. But Michelle, whose fashion sense is a little better than mine, tells me that’s not ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 January, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, News from Washington
| Tags: Barack Obama, Final Press Conference
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden at a Joint Press Availability with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko (January 17) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, I may have to call you once every couple weeks just to hear your voice. (Laughter.) This has been going on a long time. Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a great, pleasure to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis
A Conversation with John Kerry: Diplomacy in an Era of Disruption with Tom Friedman (January 17) MR SCHWAB: Good afternoon, and before we start our session – and I know, Mr. Secretary, you will be in very good hands with my friend Tom Friedman – but allow me to be very personal. It’s your last ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, News from Washington
| Tags: John Kerry
Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power “Russia: The Threat, the International Order, and the Way Forward” (January 17) Thank you. I’ve had the privilege of serving in the Obama administration for eight years. First in the White House, and for the last three and a half years, as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. I’ve ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
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National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness (January 11) John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC January 11, 2017 Congress designated January 11 as the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness in 2007, targeting a problem with an estimated 20 million victims in every corner of the world. Human trafficking continues today to be a threat ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 January, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, News, News from Washington
| Tags: John Kerry
Joint Statement of the 2016 U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission Working Group on People-to-People and Cultural Exchanges (January 9) Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 9, 2017 The U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission’s Working Group on People-to-People and Cultural Exchanges met December 19 in Tbilisi to advance cooperation in the areas of public outreach, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 January, 2017 | Topics:
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| Tags: Joint Statement of the 2016 U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership
FACT SHEET: Actions in Response to Russian Malicious Cyber Activity and Harassment (December 29) Today, President Obama authorized a number of actions in response to the Russian government’s aggressive harassment of U.S. officials and cyber operations aimed at the U.S. election in 2016. Russia’s cyber activities were intended to influence the election, erode faith ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 December, 2016 | Topics:
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| Tags: Russia, Sanctions
Statement by the President on Actions in Response to Russian Malicious Cyber Activity and Harassment (December 29) Today, I have ordered a number of actions in response to the Russian government’s aggressive harassment of U.S. officials and cyber operations aimed at the U.S. election. These actions follow repeated private and public warnings that we ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 December, 2016 | Topics:
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| Tags: Barack Obama
Secretary Kerry’s Remarks on Middle East Peace (December 28) 12/28/2016 01:56 PM EST Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State The Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, DC December 28, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very, very much. Thank you. (Coughs.) Excuse me. Thank you for your patience, all of you. For ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 December, 2016 | Topics:
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| Tags: Israel, John Kerry
Readout of Secretary Kerry’s Call with Foreign Minister Cavusoglu (December 20) Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 20, 2016 The following is attributable to Spokesperson John Kirby: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu today to convey his condolences regarding the recent terror attacks in Turkey. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 December, 2016 | Topics:
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| Tags: John Kerry, Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the Assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov (December 19) The United States strongly condemns the assassination of the Russian Ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, in Ankara today, which reportedly also left others wounded. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of Ambassador ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 December, 2016 | Topics:
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Press Conference by President (December 16) THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. This is the most wonderful press conference of the year. I’ve got a list of who’s been naughty and nice to call on. (Laughter.) But let me first make a couple of quick points, and then I’ll take your questions. Typically, I use this yearend ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 December, 2016 | Topics:
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| Tags: Barack Obama
Secretary Kerry’s Remarks on Syria (December 15) John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC December 15, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Hello, everybody. I just wanted to bring you all up to date on what we’ve been trying to do with respect to the tragic situation in Syria, and obviously mostly focused or especially Aleppo. I don’t think ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 December, 2016 | Topics:
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U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia (December 14) Press Statement by the U.S. Delegation At the thirty-eighth round of the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia December 13-14, the United States welcomed the continued successful operation of the Gali and Ergneti Incident Prevention Response Mechanisms (IPRMs), as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 December, 2016 | Topics:
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE Daniel Baer at the Closing Session of the 2016 OSCE Ministerial Council (December 9) AMBASSADOR BAER: Mr. Chair, let me begin by thanking the German Chairmanship, obviously, the Chairman in Office, but also those who do the work throughout the year that has fueled the German Chairmanship – ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 December, 2016 | Topics:
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Secretary John Kerry Press Availability in Brussels (December 6) SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon, everybody. I am pleased to be back in Brussels – obviously, a little bit bittersweet – to be here with my NATO colleagues for the last ministerial as Secretary of State, but I’m happy to be with my colleagues and pleased to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 December, 2016 | Topics:
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| Tags: Press Availability in Brussels
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC November 25, 2016 On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the United States reaffirms our belief that gender-based violence is never acceptable, that women and girls have the right to live ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 November, 2016 | Topics:
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| Tags: John Kerry
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili of Georgia (November 4) Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili of Georgia to congratulate him on his party’s victory in Georgia’s parliamentary elections. The Vice President commended Georgia’s democratic leadership in the region. He also reiterated U.S. support for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 November, 2016 | Topics:
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| Tags: Prime Minister Kvirikashvili, VP Biden
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Parliamentary Elections in Georgia (October 31) The United States congratulates the people of Georgia for the successful completion of yesterday’s parliamentary elections, which affirm Georgia as a leader of democratic reform in the region. We note that the OSCE election observation mission assessed both the October 8 elections and the October 30 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 November, 2016 | Topics:
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Secretary of Defense Ash Carter Oct. 26, 2016 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ASHTON CARTER: Okay. First of all, before I get into the discussion of the NATO ministerial here, I know you’ve received my statement. And as I’ve said before, nothing is more important than ensuring that our service members are treated with gratitude and respect ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 October, 2016 | Topics:
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Press Conference of President Obama and Prime Minister Renzi of the Republic of Italy (October 18) PRESIDENT OBAMA: Please, everybody have a seat. Salve. Once again, I want to welcome Prime Minister Renzi and his delegation back to the White House. As we all saw this morning, Matteo’s English is much better than my Italian. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 October, 2016 | Topics:
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Secretary of State John Kerry On the Transatlantic Relationship (October 4) October 4, 2016 Concert Noble Brussels, Belgium SECRETARY KERRY: Well, je suis John Kerry. (Laughter.) Welcome. Karen, merci, danke schon, dank u wel, and thank you – I’m really delighted to be here in the heart of Europe. I’m delighted to be in this ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 October, 2016 | Topics:
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Joint Investigation Team Report on the Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 (September 28) By John Kirby, Spokersperson The United States welcomes the interim report of the Joint Investigation Team on the shoot down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. The Team’s interim findings corroborate Secretary Kerry’s statement in the days following the tragedy that MH17 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 September, 2016 | Topics:
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| Tags: Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17
