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Diplomacy in Action

Travel to the Middle East and Africa

From May 21-27, Secretary Kerry travels to Muscat, Amman, Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Addis Ababa to discuss a range of regional issues, meet with key international partners, and participate in the World Economic Forum. More» Trip Page»

Date: 05/20/2013 Description: Secretary of State John Kerry boards his plane at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, en route to Oman on May 20, 2013.  - State Dept Image

Annual Report on International Religious Freedom

Secretary Kerry (May 20): "This report … shines light on the challenges that people face as they seek nothing more than the basic religious freedom, the right to worship as they wish." Full Text» Report» DipNote» Fact Sheet» More»

Foreign Service Institute's Security Overseas Seminar

Secretary Kerry (May 20): "I want you to know that every day that I am privileged to be in this position, I have no greater priority and no greater responsibility than ensuring that we do all that we can within reason and capacity to protect you." Full Text» Fact Sheet»

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Egypt

Acting Deputy Spokesperson Ventrell (May 20): "We are deeply concerned by the growing trend of efforts to punish and deter political expression in Egypt." Full Text»

New U.S. Embassy in Burundi

May 21: In an important symbol of America's commitment to an enduring friendship with the Republic of Burundi, Ambassador Dawn M. Liberi dedicated the new U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura. More»

New Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism

May 20: Secretary Kerry announced that Ira Forman will serve as the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. More»

Secretary's Trip to Amman

Senior State Department Official (May 21): "The Secretary's meetings [in Amman, Jordan] tomorrow are part of a broader American effort that’s been ongoing especially since the Secretary took office to work with partners on Syria." Full Text»

U.S.-Brazil Relationship

Secretary Kerry (May 20): "Our relationship with Brazil is an extremely important one, growing in its significance. … We want to strengthen the Global Partnership Dialogue that we share, and there's a lot that we work on together." Full Text»

Foreign Assistance Dashboard

May 20: Fiscal Year 2013 Quarter 2 obligation and expenditure data is now available on the Foreign Assistance Dashboard. More»

Features

Date: 03/22/2013 Description: DOSCareers Mobile App - State Dept Image
DOSCareers Mobile App

The DOSCareers app educates and engages aspiring Foreign Service candidates and others seeking to familiarize themselves with diplomatic careers. More»

Date: 05/01/2013 Description: Celebrating Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2013: Jed T. Dornburg - State Dept Image
Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Jed Dornburg grew up in seven countries before college. Some say he was destined for the Foreign Service. More»

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BusinessUSA

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

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Photo Contest

Share a photo that tells an interesting story about the culture, people, or lifestyle in a country where the Department has a presence.  More»

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E-Government

The State Department is developing and continuing to enhance several website features to improve customer service. Read how»

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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»

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My State Department

Stay on top of your favorite topics with My State DepartmentMore»

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Smart Traveler App

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

Date: 02/01/2013 Description: Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan swears in Secretary of State John Kerry on February 1, 2013 in the Foreign Relations Committee Room in the Capitol. They were joined by his wife Teresa, daughter Vanessa, brother Cameron, and his Senate staff. - State Dept Image
State @ Work

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan swears in Secretary Kerry on February 1, 2013 in the Foreign Relations Committee Room in the Capitol. More»

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