http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/ The Office of the Spokesman, Bureau of Public Affairs, releases about 2-5 statements or notices to the press each day. U.S. Department of State No en-us Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:02:05 EDT Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:02:05 EDT 60 http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/nov/131608.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/nov/131608.htm In light of serious concerns about Zimbabwe’s compliance with the Kimberley Process (KP) rough diamond certification scheme, we await full and expeditious implementation of the stringent controls for exports of rough diamonds from Zimbabwe’s Marange fields that were agreed at the KP Plenary in Swakopmund, Namibia, on November 5. The United States expects Zimbabwe to commit substantial effort and resources to the obligations of the Work Plan. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/nov/131233.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/nov/131233.htm The Forum for the Future is a joint civil society initiative of the countries of the Broader Middle East and North Africa region (BMENA) and the Group of Eight (G8). It brings together leaders from government, civil society and the private sector to exchange ideas and form partnerships to support progress, reform, and expanded opportunities for the people of the region. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/nov/131225.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/nov/131225.htm The U.S. Department of State has named Fahad bin Kamal as State Alumni Member of the Month. Kamal is a Bangladeshi alumnus of the Department’s Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program. Throughout November, his leadership and contributions as a community organizer will be recognized on the State Alumni website (https: //alumni. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/10/131152.htm http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/10/131152.htm I recognize the decision by Dr. Abdullah Abdullah not to participate in the second round of balloting in the Afghan presidential elections. He ran a dignified and constructive campaign that drew the support of Afghan people across the nation. We hope that he will continue to stay engaged in the national dialogue, and work on behalf of the security and prosperity of the people of Afghanistan. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/oct/131154.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/oct/131154.htm The following statement was agreed upon by the countries attending a meeting of the Friends of Zimbabwe held in Berlin on October 26, 2009. Participants: U.S., Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, European Commission (EC), EU Presidency (Sweden), EU Council Secretariat, International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), United Nations Begin text: The Inclusive Government of Zimbabwe has, since February 2009, taken a number of important and effective steps for the economic and social stabilization of the country. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/10/131144.htm http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/10/131144.htm QUESTION: Okay. So first off, the reaction in Pakistan to your comments yesterday – a little bit of shock, some anger. Though we know this has been the opinion of the U.S. intelligence community for some time, these are blunt things for America’s top diplomat to say. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/10/131143.htm http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/10/131143.htm SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you all for coming today. And let me start by apologizing for keeping you waiting. We had a number of activities at the embassy that lasted longer than they were scheduled to last. So thank you, again, for taking time to join me here. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/10/131141.htm http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/10/131141.htm U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release October 30, 2009 Remarks Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Participates in “Townterview” with Prominent Women Journalists October 30, 2009 Islamabad, Pakistan SECRETARY CLINTON: Hello, everyone. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/oct/131138.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/oct/131138.htm U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release October 30, 2009 February 27, 2009 2009/1087 ROK: Announcement about Afghanistan Question: Do you have any comment on South Korea’s announcement that it will send 300 troops to Afghanistan? Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/10/131136.htm http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/10/131136.htm QUESTION: Madame Secretary, thank you for the time this morning. SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you, Wyatt. QUESTION: I want to go back to your discussions with Pakistani journalists yesterday. You were referring to the Pakistani Government and the al-Qaida leadership. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EDT