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The Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, headed by Assistant Secretary Philip H. Gordon, implements U.S. foreign policy in Europe and Eurasia. The Bureau promotes U.S. interests in the region on issues such as national security, NATO enlargement, coordination with the European Union and other regional organizations, support for democracy, human rights, civil society, economic prosperity, the war on terrorism, and nonproliferation.
Kosovo Joins the IMF and World Bank
Deputy Secretary Steinberg (June 29): "The World Bank and the IMF reflect the cooperation of the broader international community to address the economic challenges that we all face, and they will be important partners for [Kosovo], as you continue the journey that you’ve embarked on over the last decade to build a stronger and more capable Kosovo for all of your people, and they will be important partners for you." -Full Text -Media Note -OPIC signs Investment Agreement with Kosovo
Strengthening the Transatlantic Alliance: An Overview of the Obama Administration’s Policies in Europe
Assistant Secretary Gordon (June 16): "President Obama, Secretary Clinton, and I are committed to reinvigorating and deepening the traditional relationships of confidence and trust we share with Europe. Europe is eager to reciprocate and increase the breadth of our close relationship, one that is based on shared values, including an enduring commitment to democracy, transparency, accountability, respect for human rights, and the rule of law. Today, I will highlight some examples of what the United States and Europe have achieved and what our policy objectives are going forward." -Full Text -Video
Trip to the Balkans
Vice President Biden (May 19): "...the Obama-Biden administration will sustain and re-energize the long standing American commitment to a Europe that is whole, free, and at peace. The door is open for the countries of this region to be a part of that Europe--and the United States will help you to walk through that door." -Address to Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina -Joint Statement to Press in Serbia -U.S.-EU Joint Statement -Remarks to the Assembly of Kosovo -Remarks to Troops at Camp Bondsteel
Travel to Europe
President Obama (Apr. 7): "Turkey and the United States have a long history of partnership and cooperation. Exchanges between our two peoples go back over 150 years. We've been NATO allies for more than five decades. We have deep ties in trade and education, in science and research. And America is proud to have many men and women of Turkish origin who have made our country a more dynamic and a more successful place. So Turkish-American relations rest on a strong foundation." -Full Text -More -Photos
2009 NATO Summit
April 3-4: Hosted, for the first time, by two Allies – Germany and France – the Summit brought together leaders of all 28 member states. The historic character of this gathering was reinforced by the finalization of the accession process by Albania and Croatia on the eve of the Summit, enabling those two countries to participate in the meeting as full members of the Alliance. -More
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Moscow Summit
At their initial meeting on April 1 in London, President Obama and Russian President Medvedev agreed to translate their mutual desire to "reset" U.S.-Russian relations into concrete outcomes that would benefit the American and Russian people. -White House blog
Swearing-in of New U.S. Ambassador to Ireland
Secretary Clinton spoke at swearing-in ceremony of the Honorable Daniel Rooney as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. -Full Text
Travel to Europe
Background briefing on Deputy Secretary Steinberg's travel to Corfu, Greece and Under Secretary Burns' travel to Trieste, Italy. -Full Text
U.S. and Georgia
Deputy Secretary Steinberg met with Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze. -Full Text
U.S. Responds to Earthquake
The U.S. Department of State has joined forces with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) in a public-private partnership to bring an American response to the people of Abruzzo, Italy, after the devastation caused by the April 6, 2009 earthquake. -Full Text
Holocaust Era Assets Conferences
Secretary Clinton announced the appointment of the U.S. Delegation to the Holocaust Era Assets Conference, June 26-30, 2009, and appointed Stuart E. Eizenstat as Head of the Delegation.
Joint Statement on Georgia
Statement issued by the Group of Friends of the UN Secretary General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia resolution. Full Text
Guantanamo Bay; Counterterrorism
U.S.-E.U. joint statement on closure of Guantanamo Bay and future counterterrorism cooperation. -Full Text -More
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