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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» G8 Summit page»

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: 2012 Description: 2012 NATO Summit logo. - State Dept Image
2012 NATO Summit

The United States hosts the NATO Summit May 20-21, in Chicago, Illinois. NATO Summit page»

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
2012 G8 Summit

The United States hosted the 2012 G8 Summit May 18-19 at Camp David in Frederick County, Maryland. G8 Summit page»

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»

Date: 02/09/2011 Description: QR Code for m.state.gov - State Dept Image
state.gov for Mobile

Get foreign policy information on your handheld device by scanning in the above QR code or visiting m.state.govOther Government apps»

Date: 01/07/2011 Description: Slate for live webcast of Conversations With America -  Haiti in 2011: The Way Forward on January 10, 2011, with Sam Worthington, President and CEO of InterAction, and Haiti Special Coordinator Thomas Adams. - State Dept Image
Conversations With America

These thought-provoking interviews between NGO leaders and State Department leadership are aired live online. More»

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