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Diplomacy in Action

U.S.-Ethiopia Partnership

Secretary Kerry (May 25): "We are working very closely on economic development, economic issues, bilateral trade issues. … Ethiopia has been a very strong partner, a very important partner in efforts with respect to Sudan, South Sudan, and Somalia." Full Text» Trip Page»

Date: 05/24/2013 Description: Secretary Kerry is greeted by Ethiopian officials after landing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 24, 2013, for the Africa Union 50th anniversary meeting.  - State Dept Image

Direct Negotiations

Secretary Kerry (May 24): "I am convinced that the people on both sides of this conflict want it to end, but there are obviously different views about how to get there." Full Text» Trip Page»

Global IDP Overview 2012

Assistant Secretary Richard (May 24): "The international community has to make sure that assistance and protection for IDPs around the world does not fall backward." Full Text*»

Date: 05/23/2013 Description: A young boy at Nueva Esperanza (New Hope) community of displaced Colombians, outside an Florencia, Colombia. - State Dept Image

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Niger

Acting Deputy Spokesperson Ventrell (May 23): "We have seen reports of two simultaneous attacks involving vehicle-borne, improvised explosive devices. We strongly condemn this attack and express our condolences." Full Text»

Situation in Lebanon

May 24: The latest clashes in the northern city of Tripoli, in which at least 23 people have been killed, constitute a stark reminder that the conflict in Syria poses an increasingly dangerous threat to Lebanon’s stability and security. Full Text»

The Diaspora Experience: America's Story

Under Secretary Hormats (May 22): "For America to remain the world's beacon, as well as its most dynamic economy and society, we need to keep our doors open and be a land of opportunity." DipNote»

Meeting With Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Secretary Kerry (May 23): "I am appreciative that the Prime Minister has really put personal energy into helping us to define some of the work that we need to do to figure out the way forward."  Full Text» Trip Page»

Foreign Assistance Dashboard Update

May 24: The Dashboard is a key deliverable of the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan, which promotes the Administration’s commitment to openness and transparency. Full Text»

Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

Director Luna (May 21): "Trafficking in wildlife is not a benign activity. It is a criminal threat that requires a criminal justice response. Time is our enemy as we work to save endangered wildlife and our world heritage." Full Text»

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: Tenzin Frisby - State Dept Image
Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Tenzin Frisby is participating in the Department of Commerce Aspiring Leadership Development Program as a defense trade analyst. More»

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: 05/01/2013 Description: photo collage: State Magazine May 2013 photo contest images - State Dept Image
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»

Date: 10/31/2012 Description: The Great Seal. - State Dept Image
E-Government

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

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: 07/05/2012 Description: Screenshot of MyStateDepartment v1.1. - State Dept Image
My State Department

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

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