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Diplomacy in Action

Daily Press Briefing

Watch a live broadcast of today's Daily Press Briefing with Spokesman John Kirby scheduled to start at approximately 2:00 p.m. EST. 

Syria Negotiations

Secretary Kerry (Jan. 31): "The world is hoping that both sides will move quickly to meet the needs of millions of desperate Syrians, to reduce the pressure on neighboring countries, to reduce the levels of migration, and to help restore peace and stability." Full Text»

U.S. Relations With Canada and Mexico

Secretary Kerry (Jan. 29): "Our three countries are neighbors and allies, and we are brought together by shared borders...and we are united in our commitment to build a more competitive, prosperous, and secure continent." Full Text» Trip Page»

Date: 01/29/2016 Description: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, joined by Mexican Foreign Minister Claudia Ruiz Massieu, listens as Canadian Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion addresses reporters on January 29, 2016, at the Hotel Chateau Laurier in Québec City, Québec, during a news conference following the North American Ministerial Meeting with Canadian and Mexican officials. - State Dept Image

In Other News

Freedom of the Press

Secretary Kerry (Jan. 28): "To those who try to intimidate or imprison reporters, we need to stand up and say loud and clear that committing journalism, reporting on the truth, is not a crime. It is a badge of honor. It is a public service." Full Text»

Current Political Situation in Libya

Deputy Spokesman Toner (Feb. 1): "Secretary Kerry met with his counterparts from Qatar and Italy, Foreign Ministers al-Thani and Gentilioni, along with UN SRSG for Libya, Martin Kobler, to review counter-ISIL efforts and to discuss the current political situation in Libya." Full Text»

Secretary Kerry's Travel

On February 2, Secretary Kerry travels to Rome to lead the U.S. delegation to the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL Small Group Ministerial. On February 3, Secretary Kerry travels to London to lead the U.S. delegation to the Fourth Syria Donors Conference. More»

Daily Press Briefing: Saudi Arabia

Spokesman Kirby (Jan. 29): "The U.S. condemns in the strongest terms today's attack on the mosque in Mahasen, Saudi Arabia, which killed at least two people and wounded others who had peacefully gathered in Friday prayer." Full Text»

Getting the Endgame Right in Colombia

Secretary Kerry (Jan. 30): "Colombians now have an historic opportunity to embrace a future free from conflict and violence; and the United States has good reason to stand by their side." Full Text»

Assistant Secretary Malinowski's Travel

Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski will travel to California to deliver the second annual Handa Center Public Lecture on Human Rights at Stanford University on February 3. More»

Features

Date: 11/23/2015 Description: Two women smile on an ad for studyabroad.state.gov. USA Study Abroad. - State Dept Image
USA Study Abroad

Visit studyabroad.state.gov, our new resource for U.S. students to navigate the wide range of study abroad possibilities.

Date: 02/21/2013 Description: BusinessUSA Logo © GSA Image
BusinessUSA

Business.USA.gov is the U.S. Government's official web portal to support business start-ups, growth, financing, and exporting.

Date: 03/28/2014 Description: Department of State by State Map - State Dept Image
State by State Map

The State by State Map details the work of the Department in each U.S. State, and all for about 1% of the Federal budget. More»

Date: 01/04/2016 Description: Ahead of the United Nations General Assembly a short film is projected onto the UN Headquarters to mark the 70th anniversary of the United Nations. © USUN Image
U.S. Presidency of the UN Security Council

The United States is grateful for the opportunity to have served as the UN Security Council president for the month of December. More»

Date: 05/29/2015 Description: A man receives an interim care kit and is now able to better protect himself from Ebola. © USAID Image by Paloma Clohossey
Ebola Response

The United States continues to work with international partners to respond to and contain the outbreak of the Ebola virus. More»

Date: 11/02/2015 Description: A robotic car is programmed to display the social media hashtag #WiSci2015. - State Dept Image
STEAM Power

The first WiSci camp aimed to reduce the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics. More»

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