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Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security

Secretary Clinton (May 18): "The United States has integrated gender equality throughout Feed the Future, and we will do the same with the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition." Full Text»

Date: 05/18/2012 Description: Secretary Clinton delivers remarks at the Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security: Advancing Food and Nutrition Security at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC.  - State Dept Image

Supporting Sri Lanka's Efforts

Secretary Clinton (May 18): "The United States strongly supports the process of reconciliation and reconstruction in Sri Lanka. We ... look forward to working with Sri Lanka as they pursue their commitment to a better future for all the people." Full Text»

Cash Transfer Agreement Between the U.S. and Tunisia

Secretary Clinton (May 17): "This transfer is only one of many valuable commitments we are making to the people and the new government of Tunisia." Full Text»

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: FY2013 Budget

Spokesperson Nuland (May 18): "We look forward to a constructive and responsible dialogue with Congress about the President's FY2013 budget request, which provides a blueprint for a balanced deficit reduction package without sacrificing important national security investments." Full Text»

Nepal's Progress in Drafting a New Constitution

Spokesperson Nuland (May 17): "The U.S. commends Nepal’s political leaders on their recent progress toward drafting a new constitution." Full Text»

U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral

On May 21, the U.S. will participate in a trilateral dialogue in Seoul with the Republic of Korea and Japan. The U.S. delegation will be led by Special Representative for North Korea Policy Glyn Davies. More»

U.S.-Timor-Leste Diplomatic Relations

On May 20, the United States and Timor-Leste commemorate the tenth anniversary of diplomatic relations. Together we advance human rights and democracy in Timor-Leste and around the world. More»

Food and Nutrition Security

Secretary Clinton (May 17): "It is a moral imperative to help people escape hunger and poverty. It is an economic imperative to spread prosperity, create rising incomes, give people the chance to give their own children a better future. It is indeed a strategic imperative." Full Text»

U.S.-Israel Consultation

Secretary Clinton (May 17): "We have a constant consultation between the Government of the U.S. and the Government of Israel on a full range of important issues." Full Text»

Features

Date: 04/09/2012 Description: Logo for the 38th G8 summit to be held at Camp David, Maryland, United States on May 18-19, 2012. - State Dept Image
G8 Summit 2012

The United States hosts the G8 Summit on May 18-19, 2012 at Camp David in Frederick County, Maryland. Visit the G8 website. More»

Date: 05/01/2012 Description: Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2012: Kathy Sacco - State Dept Image
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month 2012

Kathy Sacco works on adoption and other issues pertaining to the safety and welfare of children. More»

Date: 05/17/2012 Description: American Astronaut George Zamka Visits Colombia - State Dept Image
American Astronaut George Zamka Visits Colombia

The visit was designed to highlight U.S. science and technology and promote study in those areas by young people. More»

Date: 01/23/2012 Description: My State Department interface. - State Dept Image
My State Department

My State Department lets you create a custom view of state.gov so you can easily stay on top of favorite foreign policy topics. More»

Date: April 2012 State Magazine. Description: Refugee Coordinator Greg Shaw helps pump water at a refugee camp in Betou, Republic of Congo. State Magazine photo.
Refugee Coordinators

Read about how the work of these Foreign Service officers assists refugees and displaced persons abroad. More»

Date: 06/14/2011 Description: Logo for IPhone App: State Department Seal and stylized image of an airplane in flight. - State Dept Image
State Department iPhone App

The "Smart Traveler" iPhone App is for U.S. travelers going abroad. More» Other Government apps»

Date: 02/18/2012 Description: Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller talks to participants at the Global Zero Conference at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. - State Dept Image
State @ Work

Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller talks to participants at the Global Zero Conference at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. More»

Date: 2012 Description: Acting Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Mike Hammer is interviewed at the New York Foreign Press Center, one of the two U.S.-based centers providing a platform for Department officials to inform foreign journalists of breaking issues and key policies.  © Photo by Jonathan Wyett
Public Affairs Goes Global

As international media evolve and as crises unfold, PA can communicate instantaneously with the world. More»

 Description: The lighted Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, July 12, 2001. [© AP Images]
Background Notes

Background Notes include facts about land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations. More»

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